‘RHONY’ star Bethenny Frankel claims TJ Maxx staff can’t ‘afford’ expensive makeup amid backlash over ‘donation’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'Real Housewives of New York City' star Bethenny Frankel was recently slammed for giving away her "leftover makeup" to TJ Maxx employees.
Referring to the same, the star once again took to Instagram to respond to the controversy. However, it seems like the reality star instead indirectly took a jab at TJ Maxx employees for not being able to "afford" expensive makeup.
Bethenny claimed as she was at TJ Maxx one of the employees looked at her makeup and said, "Ohh, wish I could afford it." Bethenny couldn't give it to her because of TJ Maxx's no-gift policy for the employees.
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A user took Bethenny's video to a Reddit thread with the title, "Bethenny Frankel responds to the controversy surrounding her giving away used makeup to employees of T.J. Maxx who aren’t allowed to take gifts for policy reasons," slamming the star for stating that TJ Maxx employees are unable to "afford" expensive makeup.
A user took the screenshot of Bethenny's comment to one of the fans saying, "Also gonna post this reply because…. wow." In the screenshot, a user asked, "Why is the assumption that Counseula can't afford a Patrick Ta pallette? Genuine question, been a long time follower."
To this, 'RHONY' star replied, "Bc she is a cashier at TJ Maxx," indirectly hinting that TJ Maxx employees do not get paid enough. Seeing the reply, a user commented, "She’s a horrible human being."
Bethenny was seen explaining in the video how she took several products that were almost completely unused, made a sealed bag of all the makeup products, and sent it to shelters, staff, and friends.
Bethenny took to Instagram to claim, "White savior complex, people like to use this really big "woke" words and terms like 'narrative' and 'gaslighting' just to act like that they're really smart."
She adds, "I may have white savior complex because I brought perfectly good unused but open makeup to people that I don't think would be able to buy this level of makeup on their own."
Seeing this, an Instagram user slammed the reality star saying, "Hey, I know you can't afford this makeup, so let me film you showing everyone the s**t you can't afford. Let me just put you on the spot."
Another claimed, "Not everything needs to be taped. Do a good deed. Carole was so spot on."
A third person commented, "It’s also reminds me of people filming feeding homeless people and taking videos of them it’s mean and we don’t know their story rude to post things like that."
Bethenny responded to the "white savior complex" controversy by posting a video with the caption, "People become so obsessed with others and their actions that you live rent free in their head."
She added, "It’s amusing but quite sad to fixate on someone else to garner attention for yourself. When it doesn’t land it becomes embarrassing. It says much more about them than us. Have a beautiful Sunday."
She further claimed, "PS. Call Maryann at RH outlet in Riverhead and ask her how the girls & male manager feel about it!!"
'RHONY' alum Carole Radziwill slams Bethenny Frankel's 'white savor complex' behavior
One of the users on the internet took Bethenny's video where she is seen donating makeup products and sent it to 'RHONY' alum Carole Radziwill. The TikTok was captioned, "Bethenny going to TJ Maxx and giving the employees her opened, “once used” makeup as a gift. “Nobody wants your used makeup, lady.” Thoughts?"
Carole reshared the video sent to her on X, formerly Twitter, saying, "Who sent this to me? Lol. I mean stop this nonsense."
Carole then slammed Bethenny as she added, "So much to unpack but I’m not getting paid to do this any longer. But here…one “word”: #whitesaviorcomplex."
Who sent this to me? Lol. I mean stop this nonsense 😂😂. So much to unpack but I’m not getting paid to do this any longer. But here…one “word”: #whitesaviorcomplex 🙈 https://t.co/4R9mn04YSC
— Carole Radziwill (@CaroleRadziwill) September 15, 2023
'RHONY' star Bethenny Frankel calls out TJ Maxx for selling fake $869 Manolo Blahnik shoes
This year in July, Bethenny took to social media to call out TJ Maxx for selling her a fake product. The reality star claimed in her video, "She is FURIOUS. FAKE MANOLOS???" as she went on to explain how she was duped.
"This is the most effed up thing yet," said Bethenny as she revealed she was reminded by a fashion blogger about the time she was sold the dupe $869 Manolo Blahnik shoes.
The shoes were identified as fake due to their lack of suede soles, apart from the number of dots and logos being wrong. Bethenny said in the video, "Never did I think that it could be fake product in here. It just never occurred to me."
Why did Bethenny Frankel leave Bravo's 'RHONY'?
Bethenny decided to leave to see what is to come in life. The star said to Variety, "I have decided to leave the ‘Housewives’ franchise to explore my next chapter."
She added, "It’s time to move on and focus on my daughter, my philanthropy and my production partnership with Mark Burnett, producing and starring in shows which represent a shift in the conversation for women."
The star claimed she wants to highlight the "strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have" through her work. Summing up her time at Bravo, she said, "My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride."
Bethenny concluded, "I am so grateful to them for highlighting my entrepreneurialism and allowing me to pave the way for many women to achieve their goals. I am excited for my future. The best is yet to come."