25 Richest 'Real Housewives' of All Time, Ranked

When Real Housewives of Orange County first aired in 2006 on Bravo TV the viewing audience was unclear what to expect. However, it didn’t take long for the American audience to be hooked. The wealth, the lifestyle, the houses, and the drama brought something new to unscripted programming. The very name of the show seemed to challenge what people assumed real housewives should be like. This reality TV show was different, and spawned multiple spin-offs, including Real Housewives of New York, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Real Housewives of Atlanta, to name just a few. Over the years, the franchise has gained further widespread popularity. The Real Housewives have become a cultural phenomenon. The leading ladies you soon got to love, and sometimes hate. They would come into the show, then go to be replaced, only to later return once again. But the fabulous lifestyles will always remain constant.