History of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in Timeline

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a Bravo reality series since 2010, follows the lives of affluent women in Beverly Hills. The show explores their personal and professional endeavors, friendships, and conflicts, showcasing lavish lifestyles and social drama. Currently with fourteen seasons, it's a popular installment in 'The Real Housewives' franchise, known for its cast dynamics and glimpses into high-society life.

March 2010: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Announced

In March 2010, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was announced as the sixth series in The Real Housewives franchise.

October 14, 2010: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Series Premiere

On October 14, 2010, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered on Bravo. This was the sixth installment of The Real Housewives franchise.

February 15, 2011: Season 1 Finale

The first season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills concluded on February 15, 2011.

August 15, 2011: Death of Russell Armstrong

On August 15, 2011, Russell Armstrong, Taylor Armstrong's husband, died by suicide, leading to the re-editing of the second season.

September 5, 2011: Season 2 Premiere

On September 5, 2011, the second season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills began with all six original housewives returning as main cast members.

February 16, 2012: Camille Grammer's Departure

After the second season ended on February 16, 2012, Camille Grammer announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, citing personal reasons.

November 5, 2012: Season 3 Premiere

On November 5, 2012, the third season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered with Brandi Glanville joining the main cast, along with Yolanda Foster.

April 8, 2013: Taylor Armstrong's Departure

After the third season ended on April 8, 2013, Taylor Armstrong announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

November 4, 2013: Season 4 Premiere

On November 4, 2013, the fourth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aired, introducing Carlton Gebbia and Joyce Giraud to the main cast.

April 7, 2014: Gebbia and Giraud Not Invited Back

After the fourth season ended on April 7, 2014, Carlton Gebbia and Joyce Giraud were not invited back to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

November 18, 2014: Season 5 Premiere

On November 18, 2014, the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered, featuring Lisa Rinna and Eileen Davidson as new housewives.

2014: Housewives in "The Hungover Games"

In 2014, Camille Grammer, Kyle Richards, and Brandi Glanville appeared in the comedy film "The Hungover Games", making cameo appearances as Housewives.

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2014: Cast Members in Lady Gaga's "G.U.Y." Music Video

In 2014, then-cast members from season four of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills were featured in the music video for Lady Gaga's song "G.U.Y.".

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April 21, 2015: Glanville and Kim Richards Not Asked to Return

After the fifth season ended on April 21, 2015, Brandi Glanville and Kim Richards were not asked to return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

December 1, 2015: Season 6 Premiere

On December 1, 2015, the sixth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aired, introducing Erika Jayne and Kathryn Edwards to the main cast.

May 10, 2016: Foster and Edwards Leave

The sixth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ended on May 10, 2016. Yolanda Foster left the series due to health issues, and Kathryn Edwards left after one season.

December 6, 2016: Season 7 Premiere

On December 6, 2016, Dorit Kemsley joined the main cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the seventh season.

April 25, 2017: Davidson Leaves and Sassoon Not Invited Back

After the seventh season concluded on April 25, 2017, Eileen Davidson left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Eden Sassoon was not invited back.

December 19, 2017: Season 8 Premiere

On December 19, 2017, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave joined the main cast, and Camille Meyer returned in a recurring role, for the eighth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

May 15, 2018: Season 8 Finale

The final episode of the eighth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aired on May 15, 2018.

February 12, 2019: Season 9 Premiere

On February 12, 2019, the ninth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered, featuring Denise Richards joining the cast.

2019: "Woman yelling at a cat" meme

In 2019, a screen cap from the season two episode "Malibu Beach Party from Hell" began trending as the "Woman yelling at a cat" meme, featuring cast members Taylor Armstrong and Kyle Richards followed by a picture of a cat sitting at a dinner table.

April 15, 2020: Season 10 Premiere

On April 15, 2020, Garcelle Beauvais joined the main cast for the tenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, with Sutton Stracke debuting as a friend of the housewives.

2020: Meme of the Year

In 2020, The "Woman yelling at a cat" meme won Meme of the Year at the Shorty Awards, with Taylor Armstrong virtually accepting the award.

May 19, 2021: Season 11 Premiere

On May 19, 2021, the eleventh season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered, with Crystal Kung Minkoff joining the show and Sutton Stracke joining the main cast. Kathy Hilton formally joined the cast as a "friend of the housewives."

2021: Brandi Glanville in Family Reunion

In 2021, Brandi Glanville joined RHOA star Kenya Moore and RHOP star Candiace Dillard Bassett in a parody of the Real Housewives franchise on a show called Family Reunion.

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May 11, 2022: Season 12 Premiere

On May 11, 2022, the twelfth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered, featuring Diana Jenkins and Sheree Zampino joining the cast.

January 2023: Lisa Rinna's Exit

In January 2023, Lisa Rinna announced her exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills following the conclusion of the twelfth series, as did Diana Jenkins.

June 2023: Kathy Hilton's Departure

In June 2023, Kathy Hilton announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

October 25, 2023: Season 13 Premiere

On October 25, 2023, the thirteenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered, with Annemarie Wiley joining as a housewife.

March 2024: Annemarie Wiley's Departure

In March 2024, Annemarie Wiley announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

April 2024: Crystal Kung Minkoff's Departure

In April 2024, Crystal Kung Minkoff confirmed her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after three seasons.

November 19, 2024: Season 14 Premiere

On November 19, 2024, the fourteenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered, with Bozoma Saint John joining the cast, and Jennifer Tilly joining as a "friend of the housewives".

March 2025: Garcelle Beauvais's Departure

In March 2025, Garcelle Beauvais announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after five seasons.

June 2025: Rachel Zoe Joins Cast

In June 2025, Rachel Zoe was announced as a full-time cast member for the fifteenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

December 4, 2025: Season 15 Premiere

On December 4, 2025, the fifteenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered with Rachel Zoe and Amanda Frances as new housewives, and Natalie Swanston Fuller as the new "friend of the housewives."