Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bethenny Frankel

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Bethenny Frankel

Discover the career path of Bethenny Frankel, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Bethenny Frankel is an American entrepreneur, television personality, philanthropist, and author. She gained initial recognition as a runner-up on "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart." Her fame escalated through her participation in Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City." Capitalizing on her increased visibility, Frankel founded Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand which propelled her entrepreneurial career. She has also authored several books and is involved in philanthropic endeavors.

2 hours ago : Bethenny Frankel, 54, heats up Miami Swim Week in bikini for SI Swimsuit.

Bethenny Frankel, 54, showcased her figure in a tiny bikini ahead of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show during Miami Swim Week 2025. She was seen dancing and modeling.

1992: Moved to Los Angeles with Acting Aspirations

In 1992, Bethenny Frankel moved to Los Angeles with hopes of becoming an actress and worked as an assistant to Kathy Hilton, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Linda Bruckheimer, eventually starting her first company, "In Any Event", a party-planning business.

2003: Started BethennyBakes

In 2003, Bethenny Frankel started BethennyBakes, a baking business that made egg-free, wheat-free and dairy-free cookies and meal delivery in New York City.

2005: Runner-up on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart

In 2005, Bethenny Frankel was the runner-up on the NBC reality competition series "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart", which increased her public profile.

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2006: BethennyBakes Closed

In 2006, Bethenny Frankel's baking business, BethennyBakes, closed. Frankel then became a spokesperson for Pepperidge Farms low-calorie line of bread.

2008: Starred in The Real Housewives of New York City

In 2008, Bethenny Frankel began starring in the Bravo reality television series "The Real Housewives of New York City", which premiered in March.

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March 2009: Published Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting

In March 2009, Bethenny Frankel's book, "Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting", was published.

Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting (A Woman's Guide to Diet-Free Eating)
Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting (A Woman's Guide to Diet-Free Eating)

September 2009: Posed nude for PETA billboard

In September 2009, Bethenny Frankel posed nude for a PETA billboard for its "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign.

2009: Created Skinnygirl Margarita

In 2009, Bethenny Frankel created a pre-packaged margarita line named Skinnygirl Margarita, which became the foundation for Skinnygirl Cocktails.

June 2010: Appeared in Bethenny Getting Married?

In June 2010, Bethenny Frankel appeared in the Bravo reality series "Bethenny Getting Married?" (later retitled "Bethenny Ever After"), which documented her engagement and marriage to Jason Hoppy as well as the birth of their daughter.

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September 2010: Exit from The Real Housewives of New York City

In September 2010, Bethenny Frankel announced her exit from "The Real Housewives of New York City" following its third season.

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2010: Continued role in The Real Housewives of New York City

In 2010, Bethenny Frankel continued starring in "The Real Housewives of New York City", continuing her role in the Bravo reality television series.

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2010: Bethenny Ever After Aired

In 2010, Bethenny Frankel's spin-off series "Bethenny Ever After" aired its first season.

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2010: Released exercise DVD, Body by Bethenny, and an audiobook, The Skinnygirl Rules

In Spring 2010, Bethenny Frankel released an exercise DVD called "Body by Bethenny", and an audiobook, "The Skinnygirl Rules", which summarized her two prior books.

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June 2011: Taped the pilot of talk show, Bethenny

In June 2011, Bethenny Frankel taped the pilot of a talk show, "Bethenny".

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2011: Published A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life

In 2011, Bethenny Frankel published "A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life".

A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life
A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life

2011: Sold Skinnygirl Cocktails

In 2011, Bethenny Frankel sold the Skinnygirl Cocktails line to Beam Global for a reported $120 million, retaining the Skinnygirl brand name.

December 2012: Published Skinnydipping

In December 2012, Bethenny Frankel published her novel, "Skinnydipping".

Skinnydipping: A Novel
Skinnydipping: A Novel

2012: Bethenny Ever After Aired last season

In 2012, "Bethenny Ever After" aired its third and final season.

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2012: Test Run of Bethenny Talk Show

In 2012, Bethenny Frankel's talk show "Bethenny" had a test run in limited markets.

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September 2013: Official Premiere of Bethenny Talk Show

In September 2013, Bethenny Frankel's syndicated daytime talk show "Bethenny" officially premiered.

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2013: Bethenny Talk Show Premiere

In 2013, Bethenny Frankel headlined the Fox daytime talk show "Bethenny", which premiered in September.

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February 2014: Cancellation of Bethenny Talk Show

In February 2014, Bethenny Frankel's talk show "Bethenny" was canceled after one season.

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2014: Bethenny Talk Show Cancellation

In February 2014, Bethenny Frankel's Fox daytime talk show "Bethenny" was canceled after one season.

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April 2015: Rejoined The Real Housewives of New York City

In April 2015, Bethenny Frankel rejoined "The Real Housewives of New York City" for its seventh season.

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2015: Continued role in The Real Housewives of New York City

In 2015, Bethenny Frankel continued starring in "The Real Housewives of New York City", continuing her role in the Bravo reality television series.

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2017: BStrong disaster relief efforts

In 2017, Bethenny Frankel's organization, BStrong, raised $300,000 for victims of Hurricane Harvey, traveled to Mexico following the Puebla earthquake, and chartered four planes to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria relief.

2018: Bethenny & Fredrik Aired

In 2018, "Bethenny & Fredrik" aired for one season.

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March 2019: Signed Deal with MGM Television

In March 2019, it was reported that Bethenny Frankel had signed a deal with MGM Television to produce and star in future unscripted television projects.

2019: Continued role in The Real Housewives of New York City

In 2019, Bethenny Frankel continued starring in "The Real Housewives of New York City", continuing her role in the Bravo reality television series.

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June 2021: Departure from MGM Television

In June 2021, Bethenny Frankel announced she no longer had a deal with MGM Television and also announced her departure from "The Real Housewives of New York City" in August.

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2021: Skinnygirl Cookware Line Premiered

In 2021, Bethenny Frankel developed a Skinnygirl cookware line sold at TJMaxx and Marshalls stores, which premiered in that year.

2021: The Big Shot with Bethenny Aired

In 2021, Bethenny Frankel headlined "The Big Shot with Bethenny", which is an HBO Max reality competition series.

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2022: BStrong Supported Ukraine

During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bethenny Frankel's BStrong supported Ukraine with humanitarian aid.