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Rebecca Minkoff Departs 'RHONY' After One Season

The designer cites family, business priorities, and dissatisfaction with cast dynamics as reasons for leaving the Bravo series.

  • Rebecca Minkoff announced her departure from 'The Real Housewives of New York City' after appearing in a recurring role during Season 15.
  • In an Instagram post, she expressed gratitude for the experience but stated her intention to focus on her family, business, and creative projects in 2025.
  • Minkoff highlighted her dissatisfaction with how her Scientology faith was addressed by castmates, describing the interactions as disrespectful and insincere.
  • She pointed to specific moments, including a castmate's comments during a helicopter ride and at the reunion, as examples of the dismissive tone toward her beliefs.
  • Minkoff plans to prioritize her fashion brand, Female Founder Collective, podcast, and a re-release of her book, 'Fearless,' with a new chapter focused on financial empowerment for women.
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