‘RHONY’ star Rebecca Minkoff and Brynn Whitfield’s drama hits new heights

As the season unfolded, it became clear that some were determined to bring Rebecca Minkoff down
PUBLISHED DEC 18, 2024
'RHONY' stars Rebecca Minkoff and Brynn Whitfield's feud may not be over yet (Bravotv)
'RHONY' stars Rebecca Minkoff and Brynn Whitfield's feud may not be over yet (Bravotv)

'The Real Housewives of New York City' seemed to be gaining real momentum with the intense showdown between Rebecca Minkoff and Brynn Whitfield last week.

However, a tantalizing cliffhanger leads to just two minutes of passive provocation, where Rebecca and Brynn lower their guard, ultimately choosing not to fully engage in the confrontation. It turns out that Brynn is all bark and no bite, even though Rebecca did get a little backbone.

'RHONY' newbie Rebecca Minkoff tries to patch up with Brynn Whitfield (Bravotv)
'RHONY' newbie Rebecca Minkoff tries to patch up with Brynn Whitfield (Bravotv)

Rebecca Minkoff making 'RHONY' debut iconic with Brynn Whitfield feud

Rebecca seldom responds to Brynn's persistent attempts to reach her. However, in the latest 'RHONY' episode, Rebecca struck a chord with Brynn. The designer came up with a plan to irritate her rival after Brynn's self-described obsession forced Rebecca to share a room with her during their vacation in Puerto Rico. Rebecca kept getting shut down when she tried to explain why she valued having her own space so much.

"You'll know when you have them," she informed Brynn. Fans are aware that Brynn has been attempting to navigate parenting, so the remark may have been interpreted as hurtful. However, the joke was clever and executed perfectly. Brynn was infuriated by Rebecca's remark and spent the entire evening telling anyone who would listen about it.

When Rebecca stated, "I have four kids, and I shared with Jessel last time in Anguilla, and I was just looking for, like, a break," she finally began to become intrigued. Clearly unconcerned, Brynn stated, "I have a puppy. We all have very busy lives... It doesn’t matter if you have kids or not." With these ladies, Rebecca at last began to develop a backbone.

'RHONY' newbie Rebecca Minkoff gets on the wrong foot with Brynn Whitfield (Bravotv)
'RHONY' newbie Rebecca Minkoff gets on the wrong foot with Brynn Whitfield (Bravotv)

Rebecca Minkoff calls out 'RHONY's Brynn Whitfield bullying antics

Rebecca is the one behind the chaos that has unfolded. We know this, and yet, we’re still taken aback. In the end, Rebecca finally snaps over Brynn's "bullying" tactics during the first dinner. The two were already clashing at the restaurant before the appetizers had even arrived.

We didn’t expect to see Rebecca caught up in a fight like this, but we’re here for it. That said, we could do without her goofy pregnant joke. As Brynn geared up for the takedown, Rebecca sat back, calmly planning her next move. "You have been rude almost since we met," she assured Brynn. "You haven’t taken any time to get me at all."



 

Rebecca Minkoff eyeing back-to-back season on 'RHONY'

Rebecca's slow-burn attractiveness to the franchise and her ability to disagree without shouting are both things we found appealing. She presents her arguments clearly and succinctly.

It appears that others are eager to experience this side of Rebecca. As it happens, she only needed a little vacation to clear her head.  Time will tell. However, if she continues to do well, we finally think she could have a place in the upcoming season.

'RHONY' Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff finds creative use of adult website (Instagram/@beckyminkoff)
'RHONY' Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff (Instagram/@beckyminkoff)

'The Real Housewives of New York' Season 15 airs on Tuesday on Bravo at 9 PM ET. 

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