The Real Housewives Turns 20: Meet the Stars Joining Bravo’s ‘Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th’ Anniversary Celebration

Porsha Williams will be part of the upcoming The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip special. Best known as a star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, she first joined the Bravo reality series during Season 5 in 2012. After appearing for nine straight seasons, Williams stepped away in 2021 to focus on her personal life and other opportunities. She later made her return official in early 2024 and rejoined RHOA as a full-time cast member starting Season 16.

Vicki Gunvalson is set to appear in Ultimate Girls Trip while also making a major return to The Real Housewives of Orange County. A founding cast member of the franchise, she starred full-time from its 2006 debut through Season 13 before stepping back to a friend role and later departing in 2020. After several guest appearances over the years, Gunvalson is officially returning as a full-time Housewife for Season 20, which premieres on July 9.

Luann de Lesseps is another familiar face joining the special. She became a fan favorite after appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City from its 2008 debut and remained with the series through Season 13. Although she is not part of Bravo’s current RHONY reboot, she has stayed active in reality television. Following her departure, de Lesseps starred in Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake and later joined E!’s upcoming reality docuseries The Golden Life.

Teresa Giudice is also among the stars featured in the Ultimate Girls Trip special. Best known for The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she has been a central figure on the series since its debut in 2009. Giudice is also expected to return for the upcoming 15th season of RHONJ, alongside longtime castmates Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania. Production on the new season is now underway after an extended break that followed Season 14 and its canceled reunion special.

Kyle Richards is also part of the cast for the Real Housewives 20th anniversary special. A founding star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she has remained a full-time cast member since the series premiered in 2010. Unlike many longtime Housewives, Richards has never officially left the show. She continues to play a major role on the franchise, though she briefly paused filming during Season 14 while dealing with personal challenges, including her separation from Mauricio Umansky and focusing on her well-being.

Gizelle Bryant is another featured cast member in the upcoming Real Housewives special. She remains a key figure on The Real Housewives of Potomac, where she has starred since the series launched in 2016. Bryant is also set to return for Season 11, which is currently in production after filming began in April.

Lisa Barlow is also joining the upcoming 20th anniversary series. Best known for The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, she has been a full-time cast member since the series debuted in 2020. Barlow has remained a central figure throughout all six seasons and continues to be one of the show's most recognizable stars. She is also expected to return for Season 7, which has already wrapped filming.