Answer? Money. Vicki Gunvalson, Danielle Staub and Teresa Giudice are the highest paid famewhores in the Real Housewives franchise.
In only one season, Teresa and Danielle brought enough drama to give the Real Housewives of New Jersey the second highest ratings. The highest ratings? The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
The lowest paid? You guessed it, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Not for the reason some could surmise, but they failed to retain good representation.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey make the most of all the famewhores. Why? Can you imagine their contract negotiations? Can you imagine the kind of representation the children and in-laws of the late Albert “Tiny” Manzo can retain? (insert whatever you want here). Additionally, New Jersey did not air for almost 2 years because the Manzos played hardball with Bravo. A “you need me more than I need you” attitude helps.
On the other hand, Nene Leakes, Sheree Whitfield and Kim Zolciak would walk on hot coals to be on television. Bravo played with them all summer, with Victoria Rowell rumors and such. I’m sure Nene and Sheree would accept any amount. Desperation isn’t pretty.
But there are other perks that are worth plenty of money. The Real Housewives of Atlanta are filming some of the show in Africa this season, and The Jersey Housewives are going to Italy. And yes, dare I say it...Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley are rumored to be getting married on the show..Bravo’s picking up the tab.
In real money, the Real Housewives of New York are the lowest paid...their only trip is a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge!
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