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.