The pair have been in the middle of a dramatic showdown during season 14 of the hit Bravo show. Their issues have been a long time coming, as the former best friends have been at odds in the past.
Online, Ben Stiller addressed their argument in a hilarious post that had “Real Housewives” fans buzzing.
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Ben Stiller Believes Episodes Of ‘The Real Housewives’ Are Well Edited
While promoting his thriller series “Severance,” Stiller met with Andy Cohen during the SiriusXM Town Hall to discuss the latest season of the show.
During their conversation, the two famous men chatted about the Writers Guild of America strike and how it impacted the production of the series.
When Cohen asked the movie star if he was allowed to edit episodes of the Apple TV+ series while things were halted, Stiller informed him that he could due to his role behind the scenes.
“I was allowed to edit because I am technically a non-writing executive producer on the show, so I was editing episodes throughout the strike,” Stiller replied. “It would’ve taken longer if I couldn’t have edited during the break.”
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Later, the conversation shifted to episodes of “The Real Housewives” when Stiller asked Cohen if he edits all of the episodes for a given season.
“I give notes on every episode,” Cohen replied before Stiller informed the “Watch What Happens Live” host that he found the series to be “really well edited.”
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Ben Stiller Bonds Over ‘RHOBH’ With His Daughter
As their conversation continued, Cohen asked Stiller if he only watched episodes of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” which currently features Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, Erika Jayne, Bozoma Saint John, Richards, and Kemsley.
“I only have [the] bandwidth for so many ‘Real Housewives’ shows,” Stiller said. “I’ve been told ‘Salt Lake City’ is the next one I have to get into, and my daughter Ella really wants me to get into ‘New York,’ but then you have to go back 10 seasons and start.”
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Richards And Kemsley Making Progress Excites Ben Stiller
For those unfamiliar with the drama in season 14 of “RHOBH,” much of it revolves around the strained relationship between Richards and Kemsley, who were once best friends.
The reality stars have taken viewers on a ride throughout the season’s first 11 episodes, with both ladies sharing information with producers about why they believe their relationship came to an end.
Their tension has also carried over into the group, sparking near-physical altercations during a night out and new conflict between Stracke, Beauvais, and Saint John.
During the most recent episode, which aired on February 18, 2025, Richards and Kemsley seemingly reached a better place after discussing some of their issues and revealing the pressure both of them have been under due to their marital struggles.
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Stiller reacted positively to the moment, writing on X, formerly Twitter, that he was “glad” to witness the two women “finally bonding through common challenges.”
Bravo fans replied to the actor’s tweet, welcoming him to “[Housewives] Twitter” and saying how much they “love” him.
What Other Stars Love Bravo TV?
Stiller isn’t the only A-list celebrity with an affinity for Bravo TV and the “Real Housewives” franchise.
Superstar singer and performer Rihanna is also a fan of the series and has discussed her passion for it with Cohen and the Housewives themselves.
During a red-carpet event, the Fenty Beauty founder revealed her “favorite obsession[s],” and to many people’s surprise, Bravo-related topics took three out of her four spots.
Outside of her children, the “Umbrella” singer said the things that bring her joy are, “‘The Real Housewives,” ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ and then anything Bravo.”
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Cohen confirmed Rihanna’s obsession with the franchise on an episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” when he told the “American Idol” winner that he gets excited when he receives “the occasional [direct message] from” the singer.
Nicki Minaj Hosted A ‘Real Housewives’ Reunion
Another “Real Housewives” superfan is rapper and style icon Nicki Minaj.
The “Super Bass” performer joined the cast of the Potomac iteration in 2021 to host the final episode of their four-part reunion.
She had been hoping to take over Cohen’s seat since mid-July 2021 after posting about the season’s biggest issues on social media.
Minaj shared photos of her and Cohen on the set of the reunion in October of that year, writing, “GUESS WHO BTCHS?!!!!!”
Her appearances on the network didn’t end there, either. In 2023, the mother of one returned to the network for an episode of Cohen’s “WWHL,” where she discussed her album “Pink Friday 2,” her documentary, and Bravo stars’ best fashion looks.