The “Real Housewives” Curse: The Franchise’s 10 Biggest Dramas

Posted by , on July 30, 2012 at 3:06 pm

Today it was announced that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof and her plastic surgeon hubby Dr. Paul Nassif are separating. While the ups and downs of their marriage were featured on [...]

Today it was announced that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof and her plastic surgeon hubby Dr. Paul Nassif are separating. While the ups and downs of their marriage were featured on the show, it always seemed like they would pull through. Expect a lengthy divorce battle to ensue, especially because they share three sons and Adrienne's worth approximately $300 million. 

This is obviously the most tragic of all Real Housewives dramas. Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong and husband Russell shared their marriage woes with the world, and Taylor discussed the abusive nature [...]

This is obviously the most tragic of all Real Housewives dramas. Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong and husband Russell shared their marriage woes with the world, and Taylor discussed the abusive nature of their relationship on camera. But no one expected Russell to take his own life, leaving Taylor with a daughter and a ton of debt. There was great debate about the role the franchise played and whether or not Taylor should continue filming. She did. 

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice quickly made it known that she lived a lavish life. In the first episode, she paid for $10,000 of furniture in cash. About a year later, her financial [...]

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice quickly made it known that she lived a lavish life. In the first episode, she paid for $10,000 of furniture in cash. About a year later, her financial woes became public knowledge after she had to file for bankruptcy. Then, her and her husband Joe were investigated for fraud, and Joe still may have to serve time for their offenses. 

On the first season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, we watched an A-list celebrity's marriage unfold. Kelsey Grammer's wife Camille kicked off the season as the villain, but by the finale when it [...]

On the first season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, we watched an A-list celebrity's marriage unfold. Kelsey Grammer's wife Camille kicked off the season as the villain, but by the finale when it was revealed that Kelsey had left her for another woman in New York, we all began to feel compassion. Two kids and many years together and he had the gall to break up with her via text message? Not cool. 

Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes is a magnet for drama. Since the first season, she has severed all ties with former best friend Kim Zolciak, divorced her husband and offended just about [...]

Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes is a magnet for drama. Since the first season, she has severed all ties with former best friend Kim Zolciak, divorced her husband and offended just about everyone. This former fan favorite's approval ratings may have gone down, but she is laughing all the way to the bank. The Glee star (yes, really) will also star in Ryan Murphy's upcoming show The New Normal. 

Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Vicki Gunvalson has had a rough go of it. This past season, she and her longtime husband divorced and she later revealed that he had been having an affair for [...]

Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Vicki Gunvalson has had a rough go of it. This past season, she and her longtime husband divorced and she later revealed that he had been having an affair for twenty years. Additionally, her beloved daughter narrowly escaped cancer and then eloped in Vegas without telling her. Oh, and Vicki lost all her best friends thanks to her new boyfriend. 

Even this picture makes us sad. Jill Zarin and Bethenny Frankel, former Real Housewives of New York stars, were two peas in a pod until a series of nasty fights tore them apart. Jill's name was dragged [...]

Even this picture makes us sad. Jill Zarin and Bethenny Frankel, former Real Housewives of New York stars, were two peas in a pod until a series of nasty fights tore them apart. Jill's name was dragged through the mud by the press as Bethenny's empire began to take off. The two have not spoken since, but will always be the most epic BFFs in Housewives history. 

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and Hilton relative Kim Richards' battle with substance abuse has been well-documented on the show. The former socialite and child star has lost tons of money, [...]

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and Hilton relative Kim Richards' battle with substance abuse has been well-documented on the show. The former socialite and child star has lost tons of money, custody of her children and more, and unfortunately for her, a lot of her drama has been caught on camera. 

Michaele Salahi and her former husband Tareq first made headlines on Real Housewives of Washington DC because they did the unthinkable: crashed a White House dinner. The press went insane, but this [...]

Michaele Salahi and her former husband Tareq first made headlines on Real Housewives of Washington DC because they did the unthinkable: crashed a White House dinner. The press went insane, but this wasn't Michaele's last stunt. Last year, she left Tareq high and dry and ran off with Journey guitarist Neal Schon. Don't stop believin'! 

Lisa Vanderpump quickly became a Beverly Hills fan favorite. She's rich, hilarious and has that charming British accent. In the first season, she had a devoted best friend named Cedric, who lived in her [...]

Lisa Vanderpump quickly became a Beverly Hills fan favorite. She's rich, hilarious and has that charming British accent. In the first season, she had a devoted best friend named Cedric, who lived in her poolhouse and accompanied her everywhere. Like many house boys before him, it turned out Cedric was essentially a con artist who began exploiting Lisa and her family. That's definitely not what she had in mind. 

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The most addictive reality TV franchise is undoubtedly Bravo’s Real Housewives, which allows viewers to see a world of glitz and glamour in some of America’s most cosmopolitan and exclusive cities. Of course, nothing on reality TV is what it seems, and while the ladies of the Real Housewives make it their main priority to act like everything is completely fine, it usually isn’t.

Be it bad marriages, money troubles and a whole lot more, there is always something going on behind the scenes. Just today, it was reported that Adrienne Maloof and her doctor hubby Paul Nassif were splitting after documenting their marital strifes on the previous season. You can add them to the long list of couples who have divorced after they became reality stars.

Click through the gallery above for a look at those who have fallen victim to the Real Housewives curse.

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