Bravo's Real Housewives has become a massive reality television phenomenon! The first franchise to come about was none other than the Real Housewives of Orange County back in 2006 with none other than Vicki Gunvalson gracing us all as the very first housewife.
Over the course of the last decade, Bravo has released a whopping 8 Housewives franchises in cities from Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Jersey all the way to Salt Lake City! As the show got more and more popular, Bravo celebs began using their newfound fame to launch a number of businesses.
Although there are loads of successful Real Housewives business ventures, there are a few not-so-successful ones, too! From Lisa Vanderpumps rosé, all the way to Sonja Morgan's infamous toaster oven, here are some of the worst Housewives business ventures.
10 Kelly Dodd - Proud Beverage
In 2018, Kelly Dodd revealed that she partnered with a beverage company called, Proud Beverage. Despite buying 25 percent of it, fellow cast member, Vicki Gunvalson, accused Kelly of lying about her position in the company.
Although Kelly did, in fact, own 25 percent, she lost it all this past January after making a series of racially insensitive remarks at the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion. Proud Beverage officially let Kelly Dodd go for good, leaving many to assume she will also be getting the boot by Bravo execs any day now!
9 Sonja Morgan - Toaster Oven
Sonja Morgan has been a fan favorite on the Real Housewives of New York City for quite some time now. The star has launched a number of businesses, including her most recent clothing line at Century 21.
Prior to her success in fashion, Sonja revealed to fans that she would be releasing a toaster oven and toaster oven cookbook back on season 5 of RHONY. Despite her promises, the toaster oven was never made available to the public, and has yet to see the light of day!
8 Sheree Whitfield - Clothing Line
Sheree Whitfield has certainly made a name for herself during her time on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. The star has had a number of business launches captured on-camera, however, her most iconic, and perhaps not very the best reasons, is without a doubt her She by Sheree clothing line.
After making countless promises to fans that the collection would be launching any day now, the star double-downed during the RHOA reunion where she claimed it would be available by "September, that is, Spring/Summer," an answer that has since become one of the most iconic Housewives quotes ever, and a major inside joke amongst Atlanta fans.
7 Kim Zolciak - Music Career
"Don't be tardy for the party!" The hit song was recorded by none other than Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kim Zolciak back in the second season. Despite her success from that single song, which was written by Zolciak's co-star, Kandi Burruss who has written songs for Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey and TLC, however, that's about the only talented thing associated with the track.
Kim attempted to launch a music career off the success of her single, however, the hype didn't last too long before Bravo fans actually realized that the reality star couldn't actually sing. Shocking!
6 Teddi Mellencamp - ALL IN Program
Teddi Mellencamp joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills back in season 8, however, she was officially given the boot last season. Although she brought, well, very little to the table, fans admired Teddi's work ethic and business, that is until it was exposed as a sham.
Last year, Teddi's company, ALL IN By Teddi, was revealed to be "starving" its clients by implementing 500 calorie days and shaming from its uncertified trainers. Teddi and her company were called out by thousands of Bravo fans, making her exit from the show a stellar example of perfect timing.
5 Teresa, Melissa & Joe Gorga - Pizza Restaurant
While Teresa Giudice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey has had much success when it comes to her five New York Times best-selling books, it appears as if not everything she touches turns to gold.
Teresa, alongside brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Melissa Gorga, opened up their own Italian restaurant, Gorga's Pizza, back in May 2017. Despite the hype, the Gorga's shut the place down only a year in, claiming they weren't "restaurant people."
4 Alexis Bellino - Dress Line
Alexis Bellino certainly made her mark during her time on the Real Housewives of Orange County. While she has absolutely no design or fashion background, Bellino felt it was a great idea to launch a "couture" dress line, despite not knowing what couture meant.
During the launch of her line, Alexis made headlines after cutting up one of her dresses on-camera after a seamstress just finished making it. It's safe to say the line didn't do well, and Alexis will not be receiving any CFDA award anytime soon!
3 Sonja Morgan - Tipsy Girl
As if the toaster oven wasn't enough, Sonja Morgan went ahead and launched Tipsy Girl, a liquid line eerily similar to that of co-star and friend, Bethenny Frankel's Skinny Girl.
This obviously didn't sit well with Frankel, who threatened to never speak to Morgan ever again if she went through with it. In addition to Bethenny's disdain, Bravo exec, Andy Cohen, all thought the idea was the "most absurd" Housewives business venture ever, and rightfully so!
2 Ramona Singer - Cosmetics
Ramona Singer owned a multitude of businesses and brands of her own, including Ageless by Ramona, RMS Fashions, and Tru Renewal. In addition to those, the RHONY star launched True Faith Jewelry alongside ex-husband, Mario Singer.
While the couple released their line together when married, their divorce really ruined the company for good. Not only did it not go on to be that successful, but Ramona doesn't even both mentioning it anymore on the show.
1 Lisa Vanderpump - Beverage
Although Lisa Vanderpump really is the queen of being an entrepreneur, the star doesn't always get it right. During her reign on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa launched her very own rosé, which tasted lovely, but cost an arm and a leg!
According to a number of fans, the rosé was simply too expensive, rendering it pointless as it was marketed to Bravo fans to being with. Although Lisa may have missed the mark on this one, she makes it up with her many, many restaurants, bars, lounges, and of course, Vanderpump Dogs.