But what exactly inspired the franchise that has become such a major cultural phenomenon?
Initially they didn’t all have the cohesive “Real Housewives” in their titles.
For example,Manhattan MomsandMiami Social Clubmorphed intoReal Housewives of New York CityandReal Housewives of Miami.
FellowRHONYcast memberTeresa GuidicedescribedReal Housewivesas “even more over-the-top and crazy thanDesperate Housewives.
And if the most dramatic moments are planned, we don’t want to know.
It’s way more fun to think that this is just everyday life for these ladies.
