You know you've made it big in the reality television world when we're still talking about you long after you got the boot from your Bravo gig…or in one lady's case when her whole city's series got the ax. 

Here's a little housewives hodge podge for your evening!  We're running the gamut with gossip and franchises…and it's all happening to housewives past.  Lynne Curtin from seasons 4 and 5 of the Real Housewives of Orange County has finally filed for divorce, Real Housewives of D.C.'s Cat Ommanney gave birth to a baby girl, and Kelly Bensimon, formerly of Real Housewives of New York, ate her weight in jelly beans is writing another book.

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You may recall that back in May we reported on Lynne's decision to divorce after twenty-two years of marriage.  While at that time, Lynne hadn't filed with the court, she explained, “After more than 20 years of marriage Frank and I have decided to go our separate way. I love Frank but it was time to go out on my own.  Who knows what the future holds, but I’m looking forward to doing the things that I want to do.”

Back then, Lynne's husband Frank stated, “I’m not a willing participant in this. It hurts to even think about it or talk about it. Call me old-fashioned, but I take my vows very seriously.”

While we haven't heard anything else from the pair, if they did attempt to reconcile between then and now, it didn't seem to work.  According to TMZ, Lynne has officially filed for divorce from Frank citing "irreconcilable differences."  I guess that's one way to start the new year!

Another housewife is starting off the year with another new beginning.  RHODC's Cat welcomed her third child, writing on Twitter, “Zara Isabella arrived 28.12.12 @3.45pm.She’s absolutely delicious!! We are all delighted to welcome her to the world!”  A photo of the little one that Cat tweeted is posted above.  How precious is that baby?  Cat has two other daughters, Ruby and Jade.

Also taking to Twitter to share some good news is everyone's favorite Scary Island inhabitant.  RHONY's Kelly recently shared with her followers that she is writing another book…a picture book!  Okay, I'm guessing it's probably a book on photography because she wrote,"Taking pict of the #hamptons for my new book. If you see me, say hi." 

So, it appears that there is life after Bravo, and these women are starting 2013 off with a bang!

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Check out what your favorite reality TV stars have been to over the past week with our all new photo post! 

Above: Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney hit the red carpet for the NOH8 4th Anniversary party in Hollywood.

Below you'll find gems featuring Lisa Vanderpump, Porsha Stewart, Karent Sierra, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Bethenny Frankel and many more! 

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Kris Jenner is all smiles as she leaves Barneys New York after some shopping in L.A.

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IS THERE TROUBLE IN KRIS AND BRUCE'S MARRIAGE?

Jenni Pulos attends the NOH8 Celebrity Studded 4th Anniversary Party at Avalon.

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JEFF LEWIS IS SUING JENNI PULOS!

Golnesa Gharachedaghi at the NOH8 Celebrity Studded 4th Anniversary Party at Avalon.

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GG AND OMID GET ENGAGED!

Teen Mom 2 star Chelsea Houska pushes her Aubree around The Grove in Los Angeles

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Hollywood Exes star Daphne Wayans hit the red carpet for the NOH8 Celebrity Studded 4th Anniversary Party.

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DAPHNE WAYANS JOINS SEASON 2

Bethenny Frankel and Bryn hit up Dunkin' Donuts as they take a stroll through Tribeca.

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Mariah Carey glams it up as she arrives to film an episode of 'American Idol' during the show's Hollywood week.

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Mariah Carey  models another ensemble for another day of filming 'American Idol'. 

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Real Housewives of Miami star Karent Sierra attends the "People en Espanol celebrates The Stars of the Year at SLS South Beach".

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Kevin Jonas and wife Danielle Jonas host a FDNY Food Drive for Hurricane Sandy victims in Manhattan.

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E! RENEWS MARRIED TO JONAS FOR ANOTHER SEASON

Holly Madison shows off her maternity style at the "Las Vegas Weekly Celebrates 14th Anniversary At Hyde Bellagio".

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Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner make an appearance at the Kardashian Khaos store in The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Lisa Vanderpump poses with celeb hairstylist Daniel DiCriscio at the memorial dinner of Dr. Frank Ryan, held at Villa Blanca.

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Khloe Kardashian and Mason Disick make their way through LAX as they arrive home from Miami. 

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Celebrity hairstylist Daniel DiCriscio poses with Lynne Curtin and Peggy Tanous.

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Kim Kardashian arrives at LAX showing off her new fake bangs.

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RHOA's Porsha Stewart with DJ Uch over the weekend at NYC's Living Room.

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For your Friday dose of The Real Housewives of Orange County, we have three weddings and a divorce, and an on-and-off friendship that is apparently back on again.  I’m sure I’ll be telling you differently on Monday!

And another Bravo Housewives marriage bites the dust.  Lynne Curtin, the cuff selling, non-blinking, exercise fanatic from seasons four and five of RHOC, is planning to divorce her husband Frank.  As you recall, the couple famously lived far above their means (which is apparently a qualification to be on the franchise), with Frank hiding the money woes from his wife and two daughters.  The couple was even served with an eviction notice while being filmed for the show!

Yesterday Lynne announced, “After more than 20 years of marriage Frank and I have decided to go our separate way.  I love Frank but it was time to go out on my own.”

“Who knows what the future holds, but I’m looking forward to doing the things that I want to do,” continues Lynne, adding that she has yet to file for divorce.

In a phone interview with the Orange County Register, Frank stated, “I’m not a willing participant in this. It hurts to even think about it or talk about it. Call me old-fashioned, but I take my vows very seriously.”

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He shares, “I’m deeply in love with my wife. Business is so bad, it has caused a lot of stress in my relationship. I love my wife. She’s just not herself right now.”  Not herself?  Has she had more plastic surgery?

“It’s hard to even confirm it,” Frank laments when asked for confirmation on the split.  “How do you confirm something that you don’t want? This is intensely personal. It’s very heartbreaking for me. We’ve been together a long time — for 23 years we’ve been together. It’s painful to even talk about it.”  Besides being shady with his funds, I always liked Frank and Lynne together.

From a potential divorce to an upcoming wedding, or maybe even two!  Make that three…two for Tamra Barney and one for Gretchen Rossi.  At her recent launch for Wine by Wives, Tamra told UsMagazine that she’s “thinking about having two weddings” with fiance Eddie Judge.

“We’re thinking about maybe going to Mexico with the kids and [our parents]. . .and then coming home and having a big fabulous wedding for hundreds of people,” Tamra explains.

However, she doesn’t want the private ceremony filmed for the series…let Bravo pay for show the huge OC wedding.  Of the second wedding, Tamra adds, “[W]e’d do a big one for all our friends, because it’s so hard to get people to travel. And, of course, the cameras want to be there!”  Of course they will!

While it’s unclear as to whether Andy Cohen will give her away, Tamra is shooting for the stars, hoping Stevie Nicks will be available to perform on her big (bigger?) day.  She realizes though that the chances of getting that wedding singer are “zip.”  This will be Tamra’s third marriage, and presumably third–and fourth–wedding.

There are also rumored wedding bells for Tamra’s favorite frenemy.  Gretchen was recently interviewed by All About TRH, and while she divulged that she and Tams are like, omg, super close, she is very tight-lipped on any engagement speculation between her and Slade Smiley.  Wait, I thought Gretchen and Tamra were back to hating one another…I just can’t keep up with these “ladies.”  A portion of that interview is below:

Who are you now closest with from the show?

Currently I would say I am closest with Tamra and Heather [Dubrow], we hang out outside of filming, and talk weekly.

How is yours and Tamra’s relationship right now?

Actually we are doing great. We text almost every day to check in with one another and we really seem to just get each other right now. It’s still so weird to say that sometimes but I am just relieved that we are no longer at each others’ throats. It’s been a lot of work to make this relationship work and a lot of learning to trust each other again, but we actually have a lot of fun together and are just very straight forward girls. There is no BS with us which is nice. She is in a much better place in her life which has been a huge reason why we can see eye to eye better now, and I am very happy for her! No matter what has happened with me and these girls I do always want the best for them all.

Are there any regrets since being on the show?

Regrets no, not now. I have stayed focused on my goals, created amazing collections within the beauty and fashion spaces and I have been so blessed to love what I do every day! However, the scrutiny is hard! People really want to see you fall and try to tear you down (including cast members) I don’t care how thick of skin you have, it’s hard when people challenge your character, your choices, your men, your friendship, your career choices. It’s not easy to live your life in the public eye and have everyone’s opinions about what you are doing swirling around you all the time. However I have learned how to walk through it all with my head held high and be “Unbreakable” despite all the lies and crap that is said about me. Thus the inspiration behind my new single “Unbreakable” ! I can’t wait for it to be released, it’s about facing and beating whatever struggles you have, no matter what life throws at you, no matter how many haters, or bullies or hurdles in life. I want everyone who is having a hard time with something to turn this song on, blast it, and sing along remembering they too are Unbreakable no matter what!

Slade and you are finally engaged! When do you two plan on getting married?

Your going to just have to watch and see what happens this season, and btw there has been no formal announcement of an engagement just speculation.

And there you have it folks!  I hope I got my math right with all the impending nuptials we’re sure to see on Bravo!

THOUGHTS ON LYNNE’S DIVORCE?  DOES TAMRA NEED TO WEDDINGS?  DO YOU BELIEVE THAT SHE AND GRETCHEN ARE REALLY FRIENDS? WILL GRETCHEN EVER MARRY SLADE OR IS THIS A PUBLICITY STUNT?

Bravo aired the lost footage of the Real Housewives of Orange County last night and it featured a never been seen before smackdown between Gretchen Rossi and Lynne Curtin!

The drama began when former housewife Lynne told Tamra Barney that she felt stabbed in the back by Gretchen. The reason? Not only did Gretchen apparently steal her idea to start a handbag line, but Gretchen also recruited the help of the people introduced to her by Lynne months earlier after Lynne asked her to tag along to a business meeting. Lynne also revealed she was upset with Gretchen for starting the bag line without informing her, before going on to accuse Gretchen of just slapping her name on her handbag line.

Upon hearing Lynne’s comments from others, Gretchen decided to confront Lynne, who refused to back down. “I don’t know what’s your business. What’s the business of the week? Is it cosmetology? Is it real estate or is it make up? What is it?” asked Lynne when Gretchen demanded to know why she was talking smack about her business. “She’s ripping me off,” added Lynne in her camera interview. Gretchen’s response was that she didn’t need Lynne’s permission to begin her line, adding that Lynne also hawks a lot of different products. A look at Lynne’s website Lynnecurtin.com does show she now sells bedding in addition to her jewelry line.

And this morning, Tamra chimed in… of course, giving more details on handbag-gate. Below is what Tamra posted on her facebook page -

“The reason Lynne was so mad is because the “2 guys” found out lynne was making handbags and tried to get her to slap her name on their bags. She said NO she wanted to design her own bags. so they went to Gretchen after meeting her with Lynne at an event . She felt betrayed !”

As for Gretchen, she isn’t directly responding to Lynne’s comments, simply tweeting yesterday, “Bottom line: I don’t have the time or energy for negativity or negative people in my life! Too many positive things to do!” A video clip is below for those who missed the bitchfest episode.

The lost footage show also gave us a lot of new footage such as Alexis Bellino visiting a marriage counselor and admitting her and Jim visit the counselor several times a week. We got to meet Darren Vieth aka Tamra’s ex and father of her son Ryan Vieth, as the two prepared for Ryan to get surgery for Gynecomastia aka breast development in men — a side effect of steroids usage. Ryan admitted he had taken steroids in the past. Also on the reunion show lost footage, Vicki Gunvalson revealed estranged husband Donn used to threaten her with divorce quite often during their marriage.

Speaking of Vicki, she has now deleted her facebook page in addition to making her twitter page private following the recent backlash and negative publicity concerning her boyfriend Brooks Ayers. It came out last week that Brooks was arrested twice for failure to pay child support and once for a DUI.

Meanwhile following last week’s reunion, Slade Smiley spoke with E! Online about Tamra’s comments and her contact with his ex-girlfriend/mother of his son Michelle Arroyo. “I am still very confused as to why Tamra thinks any of this is her business, and we find it very creepy she would reach out and have a conversation with someone she has never met,” said Slade. He continues, “I believe Tamra is delusional and willing to do anything and everything to stay in front of the camera and stay on TV no matter whether it hurts her kids or the people around her.”

Tamra fired back in her own E! Online interview. Speaking on her new friendship(??) with Michelle, Tamra claims, “We became friends through a mutual friend. I feel extremely sorry for her and my heart breaks for her and Grayson. Michelle is a very strong woman and went out of her way to contact me today to tell me that she was proud of me for standing up for her and Grayson and to keep my head up.” Tamra also has choice words for Slade, but manages to get in a dig to Gretchen as well. “While [Slade has] accused me of many false and bold lies throughout the entire season, I am not crying to the press about them. Why? Simply because his allegations are false. The bottom line is that I don’t care what Slade has to say about me. Like Gretchen, he thrives on lies and manipulation,” she says.

This interview was done just days before the details about Vicki’s boyfriend came out. Tamra has still yet to comment on that.

TELL US – THOUGHTS ON THE LOST FOOTAGE EPISODE? DOES LYNNE HAVE A RIGHT TO BE MAD AT GRETCHEN? DID GRETCHEN BACK STAB HER? PLUS THOUGHTS ON SLADE VS TAMRA?

According to a new report, Slade Smiley, boyfriend/rumored fiance of Gretchen Rossi, is still owing loads of child support while also driving on a suspended license.

A new report by MostWantedDeadBeats website via the OC Register states that Slade, 42, is now owing $138,850 in child support debts, a rapid increase from the previous amount of $84,962, due to interest owed on arrears in addition to the piling unpaid support.

Slade, an extra on the Real Housewives of Orange County, was scheduled to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom yesterday to address the payments owed to his ex-girlfriend and mother of his son Grayson Smiley, Michelle Arroyo. It is however uncertain if the hearing took place as Michelle notified the courts that Grayson was sick and in the hospital. Grayson suffers from a rare form of brain cancer.

It gets even worse as court documents show Slade’s driver’s license was suspended on Jan. 8 due to the delinquent child support.

This however hasn’t prevented Slade from driving as the OC Register notes he has been spotted driving around Costa Mesa, where he lives with Gretchen, in a powder-blue Mercedes Benz and a black Range Rover.

A judge also recently ordered Slade to seek work outside of the entertainment/TV industry due to his claims that he has been unable to earn money through those ventures for extended periods of time. Though it seems Slade has yet to find a job as of today.

It was reported Slade admitted in court last May that he had received some payments for his appearance on the OC Housewives, but had the funds paid to Gretchen and then re-directed to him to avoid mandatory deductions.

Gretchen sure knows how to pick them.

In other OC news, it seems OC wild teens Raquel and Alexa Curtin have yet to curb their crazy ways. Months ago, theDirty website posted some risque photos of Lynn Curtin’s daughters, while also reporting the underage girls are always drinking and are heavy into the rave scene. Which brings us to a very important question – Raves still exist?

Other readers allege the girls are also into drugs. Some of the photos are posted below but these aren’t leaked photos as Raquel’s myspace page proudly displays one of the pics as her profile photo. As we have reported, Lynn is no longer a cast member on the upcoming season of the OC Housewives, set to premiere Mar. 6.

TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE LATEST WITH SLADE & LYNNE’S DAUGHTERS?

They’re baaack! Following the recent announcement that the Real Housewives of Orange County will be returning for a sixth season on March 6, Bravo has now released the new cast photos and a video trailer.

And just as reported, there are indeed two new faces amongst the cast, while former housewife Lynn Curtin got LisaWuHartwelled the axe. Though as you can see in the trailer below, Lynn will make some guest appearances this season.

On the far left in the above photo is Fernanda Rocha. She is a 34-year old Brazilian fitness instructor, who made recent headlines for being openly bisexual. Fernanda is said to be a friend of Tamra’s.

And the other new housewife, seated on the far right, is Peggy Tanous, a 41-year old former model and now stay-at-home mom. “People call me ‘Feisty Peggy’ and I can definitely be feisty! I’m an Aries [with a] very strong personality. Friends say I’m the life of the party,” Peggy tells UsWeekly, also revealing she joined the cast at the urging of fellow housewife Alexis Bellino.

Joining Peggy, Fernanda, and Alexis this season will be Gretchen Rossi, Tamra Barney, and Vicki Gunvalson. The season trailer is below, while cast photos and what to expect from each of the housewives on season 6 is also below.

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Gretchen Rossi - Gretchen continues to build financial independence through her make-up line and is now expanding the business with a handbag collection. Feeling pressure from her girlfriends to take the next step with boyfriend, Slade, Gretchen doesn’t know if she is ready for marriage again. She knows all the gossip about him being a deadbeat dad, serial-housewife-dater and freeloader, and has to weigh this into her decision about their future together.

Tamra Barney – With Simon in her rear view mirror, Tamra is moving forward with her divorce and has a younger, more attractive boyfriend. Former housewife, Jeana Keough, comes to the defense of Simon by disparaging Tamra in the tabloids, which leads to a big confrontation. Adding more stress, Tamra’s feud with Gretchen has gotten worse and her oldest son, Ryan, reveals a shocking secret.

Vicki Gunvalson – Vicki has built an empire with her insurance business, but her constant drive is having negative results at home. Vicki and Donn are drifting apart and neither one knows how to change it. Will Vicki have to choose between her business and her marriage?

Alexis Bellino – Alexis still believes that husband Jim is her king and savior and runs the show, but also confesses she wants more freedom and independence as a wife and mother. It’s a new chapter for Alexis as she decides to launch a line of sexy and revealing dresses. There is also rumor and speculation that the Bellino’s may be suffering the after effects of the economic downturn with a home foreclosure.

Peggy Tanous – Peggy is an odd mix between a holistic, new age woman and a wealthy Orange County party girl. She believes in clean, natural living, but loves her bling, Bentley and plastic surgery. She sees her new OC gal-pals as another step towards being fabulous. During the season, she tries to reinvigorate her former modeling career, but there is more to Peggy than just good looks as she opens up about a dramatic secret.

Fernanda Rocha

Just days after RadarOnline ran a story about Peggy Tanous joining the Real Housewives of Orange County cast, Lynne Curtin is now confirming she is indeed leaving the show.

“Rumor has it that I will not be returning for “season 6″ That rumor is true! Further rumor has it we will be back somewhere else on our own show! Hmmmm! “Watch what happens” Life is so unpredictable! Enjoy!” wrote Lynne on her facebook page on Friday.

And as for Lynne getting her own reality show, there has been no news or rumblings about any show. Perhaps Lynne is simply trying to ‘secret’ one into existence.

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In other OC news, it is still unclear whether or not former cast member Jeana Keough will be returning this season, as there are conflicting reportings. The OC Register did however report today that during an event out, Bravo cameras were filming both Jeana and Gretchen Rossi. Guess we will just have to wait and see if Jeana is indeed returning.

What is certain is that Jeana is a part of Bravo’s new show – “Thintervention with Jackie Warner,” set to premiere 10 p.m. September 6.

Jeana will be one of eight clients who participate in an intense “thintervention” with Jackie Warner, a well-known fitness trainer who had a previous show on Bravo called Work Out.

According to a press release by Bravo, Jackie will “kick butt and inspire drastic lifestyle changes for her overweight clients who are struggling to lose weight and get healthy for good,” according to the press release for “Thintervention.”

TELL US – ARE YOU SAD TO SEE LYNNE LEAVE THE SHOW? DO YOU WANT JEANA BACK ON?

UPDATE – Lynne posted the following on her facebook: “I am broken hearted! I was so let down the way this came about! We were the last to know! I guess Bravo has to do what they have to do! I thought we had a great relationship! I guess I was wrong! Its funny how fast offers came to us from other places! Thats how we found out we were not returning! Funny how life can be!

Thank you! We tried to be honest about our lives! I thought thats what reality tv is supposed to be! I would like our new show to be totally honest! No retakes or do overs. You will see it exactly the way it really happens! Someone thinks alot of people will tune in! That makes me feel better about things! Its important to keep a positive vibe in life no matter what is going on!”

The new season of the Real Housewives of Orange County has started filming, and RadarOnline is now reporting there is a new housewife on the block!

Pictured above is Peggy Tanous and husband Micah Tanous on their wedding day. Radar is reporting the Alexis Bellino clone Peggy has joined the cast and has even began filming scenes with the other housewives.

Oddly enough, Peggy is said to be a friend of Alexis Bellino with insiders describing her as being “truthful and blunt” and someone “who always tell it the way it is.”

Peggy’s husband, Micah, is described as being an internet entrepreneur. Peggy and Micah have two daughters together.

Radar also adds that Simon Barney, the estranged husband of Tamra Barney, will no longer be appearing on the show. Tamra’s boyfriend Eddie Judge will however be on the show.

According to Radar, Peggy will be joining existing cast members Vicki Gunvalson, Gretchen Rossi, Tamra Barney and Alexis Bellino. Lynne Curtin’s name was left out of the list, could she be off the show? Only time will tell.

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Peggy and Micah Tanous

Peggy Tanous family

The Real Housewives of Orange County star, Alexis Bellino was in Las Vegas this weekend to host a Birthday bash for her husband Jim Bellino, who turned 48.

Alexis, who might or might not have gotten a new face since her Bravo show went off the air, hosted a Hawaii Day luau at the TAO Beach on Friday where she joked about Jim’s nonalleged controlling ways. Alexis told the crowd, “I think we all know that I am the one in charge!” The couple also hit up LAVO for more celebrating.

More pictures of Alexis, 33, below as the mother of three even stripped down to show off her bikini body at TAO Beach.

In other OC news, are Tamra Barney and Lynne Curtin new BFFS? It seems so as the two have been photographed together quite a bit lately. Tamra and Lynne were first photographed together at the Kari Feinstein MTV Movie Awards Style Lounge picking up some free swag. They were also photographed together days later running in a Rock n’ Roll Marathon. Also in attendance was Tamra’s boyfriend, Eddie Judge, as the two seem to be going strong.

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Alexis Bellino Poses In Bikini

Alexis and Jim Celebrate His Bday

Photographer for Alexis & Jim Photos – Al Powers, Source – Vegasnews.com

Tamra Barney and co-star Lynne Curtin

Eddie Judge, Tamra Barney and Lynne Curtin

The Real Housewives of Orange County, well some of them anyways, were in attendance for the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival.

In attendance were Alexis Bellino and her husband, Lynne Curtin and her daughter Alexa, as well as Tamra Barney. According to numerous reports, Tamra walked the red carpet with her new beau Eddie Judge. They were however not photographed together. Not in attendance was Gretchen Rossi who of course had much bigger fish to fry.

And I hate to think it, say it, or even admit it but Alexis looks much prettier since her plastic surgery, no?

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Alexis Bellino

Tamra Barney

Lynne Curtin and daughter Alexa Curtin

Jim and wife Alexis Bellino

Photos Source – OC Register