In less than two decades, Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise has spawned a whopping 38 unique, unscripted series featuring hundreds of wealthy women from around the world, not to mention 26 additional spinoffs derived from its 12 American iterations. It all started in March 2006 with the launch of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” the 17th season of which concluded in October 2023. Over the course of more than 300 episodes, 26 main cast members have appeared on the flagship series, forming 17 different groups of between five and seven stars. Take a look through our photo gallery showcasing every housewife who has appeared on this show in a regular capacity.
With a title derived from the ABC dramedy “Desperate Housewives,” “The Real Housewives of Orange County” was introduced as an authentic documentation of the lives of Southern California gated community residents Kimberly Bryant, Jo De La Rosa, Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough, and Lauri Waring Peterson. Gunvalson,...
With a title derived from the ABC dramedy “Desperate Housewives,” “The Real Housewives of Orange County” was introduced as an authentic documentation of the lives of Southern California gated community residents Kimberly Bryant, Jo De La Rosa, Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough, and Lauri Waring Peterson. Gunvalson,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Although this may seem hard to believe, it’s been nearly 15 years since The Real Housewives of Orange County aired its first episode. In that time, several cast members have come and gone, but many of them haven’t been forgotten. One former cast member who has remained on many viewers’ minds is Lauri Warning Peterson. Laurie was one part of the original cast and stayed with the show until season five. She made an appearance as a guest during season seven, but otherwise she has been absent from reality TV. Although she has chosen to live her life away from
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- 10/19/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Do we have a new Slade Smiley on our hands? It seems The Real Housewives of Orange County dating pool is pretty small—just wait until you hear who Shannon Beador brought as a date to Vicki Gunvalson's engagement party. No, it's not Slade, who dated Jo De La Rosa, was connected to Lauri Waring Peterson and is now with Gretchen Rossi, but Duff Evans, the one-time partner of Tammy Knickerbocker. You may recall Tammy was a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County in seasons two and three. She went on to appear as a guest star in seasons four, five, six and 10. Anyway, Shannon, who as of press time is dating John Janssen, brought Duff to Vicki's engagement party. In the sneak peek of the...
- 12/11/2019
- E! Online
The opening credits sequence for the Real Housewives franchise has developed something of a cult following in the 10 years since The Real Housewives of Orange County debuted on Bravo. No matter the city, no matter the season, viewers wait with bated breath to hear each woman's new tagline and see where she might end up in the final group shot. We here at E! News are so obsessed we've even ranked the 15 best (and 15 worst—they can't all be winners) taglines to date. But have you ever wondered how the opening sequence went from Rhoc's simple first season with lines of lifted dialogue (i.e. Lauri Peterson's distressing "Are the police involved?") to the magical, witty, Gif-worthy works...
- 7/20/2016
- E! Online
Joshua Waring, the son of former Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri Peterson, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in the torso on Monday, according to police.
Waring, 27, allegedly fled from police in a stolen car after shooting the man in Costa Mesa, California, police told the the Los Angeles Times. When officers located the vehicle, Waring led them on a chase that ended in a standoff at a construction supply warehouse in Santa Ana.
"After a brief standoff, he surrendered without further incident to the Santa Ana police," Costa Mesa police said in a news release.
Waring, 27, allegedly fled from police in a stolen car after shooting the man in Costa Mesa, California, police told the the Los Angeles Times. When officers located the vehicle, Waring led them on a chase that ended in a standoff at a construction supply warehouse in Santa Ana.
"After a brief standoff, he surrendered without further incident to the Santa Ana police," Costa Mesa police said in a news release.
- 6/21/2016
- by Stephanie Petit, @stephpetit_
- People.com - TV Watch
Joshua Waring, the son of former Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri Peterson, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in the torso on Monday, according to police. Waring, 27, allegedly fled from police in a stolen car after shooting the man in Costa Mesa, California, police told the the Los Angeles Times. When officers located the vehicle, Waring led them on a chase that ended in a standoff at a construction supply warehouse in Santa Ana. "After a brief standoff, he surrendered without further incident to the Santa Ana police," Costa Mesa police said in a news release.
- 6/21/2016
- by Stephanie Petit, @stephpetit_
- PEOPLE.com
Joshua Waring, the son of former Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri Peterson, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in the torso on Monday, according to police. Waring, 27, allegedly fled from police in a stolen car after shooting the man in Costa Mesa, California, police told the the Los Angeles Times. When officers located the vehicle, Waring led them on a chase that ended in a standoff at a construction supply warehouse in Santa Ana. "After a brief standoff, he surrendered without further incident to the Santa Ana police," Costa Mesa police said in a news release.
- 6/21/2016
- by Stephanie Petit, @stephpetit_
- PEOPLE.com
Joshua Waring, the son of former Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri Peterson, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder early Monday, police said. The arrest took place hours after the shooting, following a police chase in Santa Ana. Waring, 27, is alleged to have shot a 35-year-old man in the lower torso, according to police. Waring and a San Juan Capistrano resident were also both arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft, hit and run and felony evading police. Waring's bail was set at $1 million. According to police, the shooting was a result of a disagreement, but authorities haven't determined what it was about. Police said Waring fled the scene in a stolen 2011 BMW X3 SUV, which an Orange...
- 6/21/2016
- E! Online
This reunion series for "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is supposed to be a good one. The first of three "epic" parts saw the return of former housewife Lauri Waring. After exiting the series four years ago, Lauri popped up with lots of rumors about her one-time friend, Vicki Gunvalson. Specifically, she claimed that Vicki was never faithful to her soon-to-be ex-husband.
Of course, this was all old news, leading Vicki to postulate a new theory as to why Lauri returned. "We’re all ‘famous,’ so to speak, and you couldn’t stand not being in the fame," Vicki said. "Are you [so] miserable in your own life that you have to go destroying others?”
Lauri insisted that she wasn't miserable, but Vicki just wanted Lauri to leave her alone. Lauri tried to counter, saying, "And you leave me--”
But Vicki cut her off. "I have left you alone for seven years!
Of course, this was all old news, leading Vicki to postulate a new theory as to why Lauri returned. "We’re all ‘famous,’ so to speak, and you couldn’t stand not being in the fame," Vicki said. "Are you [so] miserable in your own life that you have to go destroying others?”
Lauri insisted that she wasn't miserable, but Vicki just wanted Lauri to leave her alone. Lauri tried to counter, saying, "And you leave me--”
But Vicki cut her off. "I have left you alone for seven years!
- 8/13/2013
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
It’s reality check time for Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County stars Gretchen Rossi and Vicki Gunvalson. Last week, Vicki received some unsettling news from frenemy/former employee Lauri Waring Peterson about her estranged boo, Brooks Ayers, seeing other women. Vicki had to get to the bottom of things considering the source, and met Brooks...Read more»...
- 7/23/2013
- by Jillian Bowe
- Celebuzz.com
Earlier in the season on The Real Housewives of Orange County, former housewife Lauri Peterson appeared on an episode with the sole purpose of arming Gretchen Rossi with some powerful ammunition to use against Vicki Gunvalson. Now after this week's episode where Vicki and Lauri hashed it out on the ski slopes in Canada, Lauri is doing a little backtracking concerning the rumors she spread.
- 7/10/2013
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" are turning 100 ... and they still look good.The original "Real Housewives" show airs its 100th episode tonight and Bravo is celebrating the milestone with a two-hour 100th episode special featuring many of current and favorite former "Oc" housewives. Jeana Keough, Lauri Peterson, Jo de la Rosa, Tammy Knickerbocker, and Lynne Curtain will all return to reflect on the show's eight seasons.Vicki Gunvalson, The Og of the Oc, has outlasted them all, and looks better than ever thanks to a little nip/tuck. Click on the "Launch Gallery" link above to see how the women of Coto de Caza have "changed" throughout the years. Some are barely recognizable from their former selves! Read more...
- 6/24/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Each week, Alex McCord shares with Celebuzz readers her thoughts on a new episode of The Real Housewives Of Orange County. Watch the video for McCord’s take on Lauri Waring Peterson‘s return and why the heck Slade Smiley felt it necessary to upgrade Gretchen Rossi‘s lease. McCord notes that because this is reality tv we’re...Read more»...
- 5/21/2013
- Celebuzz.com
We should’ve known Lauri Waring Peterson’s return on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County wouldn’t be all sunshine and lollipops. On tonight’s episode, Lauri’s reappearance on the series marked trouble for Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson’s already fractured friendship. Last week, Tamra and Vicki’s friendship hit the skids and viewers thought the two would...Read more»...
- 5/21/2013
- by Jillian Bowe
- Celebuzz.com
"Real Housewives Of Orange County" is getting a two-hour 100th episode special bringing back many of the former cast members.
"The Real Housewives Of Orange County: 100th Episode Special" will air on Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m. Et. It will feature candid interviews with former housewives including Jo de la Rosa, Jeana Keough, Lauri Peterson, Tammy Knickerbocker and Lynne Curtain. Shane, Kara and Colton Keough, Briana Culberson and Michael Wolfsmith, and Ryan Vieth will also sit down for interviews. Current "Housewives" Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, Heather Dubrow and Lydia McLaughlin will also be interviewed.
Look for the two-hour special to explore the "Housewives" craze and how the series changed the lives of the women and their families.
Leading up to the special, Bravo will air earlier episodes as well as reunions daily starting Friday, June 14.
"Real Housewives of Orange County" airs Mondays, 8 p.m. Et...
"The Real Housewives Of Orange County: 100th Episode Special" will air on Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m. Et. It will feature candid interviews with former housewives including Jo de la Rosa, Jeana Keough, Lauri Peterson, Tammy Knickerbocker and Lynne Curtain. Shane, Kara and Colton Keough, Briana Culberson and Michael Wolfsmith, and Ryan Vieth will also sit down for interviews. Current "Housewives" Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, Heather Dubrow and Lydia McLaughlin will also be interviewed.
Look for the two-hour special to explore the "Housewives" craze and how the series changed the lives of the women and their families.
Leading up to the special, Bravo will air earlier episodes as well as reunions daily starting Friday, June 14.
"Real Housewives of Orange County" airs Mondays, 8 p.m. Et...
- 5/14/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" are back with a vengeance. Here's the lowdown on exactly what hit the fan on the season premiere, and what's coming up throughout Season 8.
Catching up with Vicki
Vicki's pregnant daughter Briana and her new husband Ryan are moving in to Vicki's house, so she is remodeling -- as usual. "I'm all about renovating everything right now," Vicki says. "Whether it's my body or my home." Vicki went to Alexis' plastic surgeon after last season to get rid of her wrinkles and her "Miss Piggy" nose. While she was under, she went ahead and got a chin implant too.
Vicki has been hiding out from the other ladies and claims to not care what they think when they notice her new face. "If you want to say something, say it to my face," Vicki says. "My numb face." She also reveals she...
Catching up with Vicki
Vicki's pregnant daughter Briana and her new husband Ryan are moving in to Vicki's house, so she is remodeling -- as usual. "I'm all about renovating everything right now," Vicki says. "Whether it's my body or my home." Vicki went to Alexis' plastic surgeon after last season to get rid of her wrinkles and her "Miss Piggy" nose. While she was under, she went ahead and got a chin implant too.
Vicki has been hiding out from the other ladies and claims to not care what they think when they notice her new face. "If you want to say something, say it to my face," Vicki says. "My numb face." She also reveals she...
- 4/2/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Can you stand it? No, really, can you? "The Real Housewives of Orange County" will be returning for an eighth season on Monday, April 1 (8:00 p.m. on Bravo). Returning Housewives Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino and Heather Dubrow are joined by new castmember, heiress Lydia McLaughlin. Also, after leaving the show four seasons ago, original Housewife Lauri Peterson will make a "surprising return." Click here for a sneak peek at the show. If you can't bring yourself to watch the video, here's a rundown of what's ahead: • Vicki Gunvalson finds herself elebrating the highs of being a...
- 2/19/2013
- by Liane Bonin Starr
- Hitfix
If you would've told me last year this time that I would be writing a review of something related to the Real Housewives franchise, I would've laughed in your face and told you to go to hell afterwards. Well, man, how a year can change you. Why do I say that? Because I am now a bona fide, proud addict of all things Housewives and my addiction kind of knows no boundaries; like salivating over the tell-all book "The Real Housewives Get Personal" when Bravo Producer Andy Cohen introduced it on his Bravo talk show 'Watch What Happens!' When I finally got the book this weekend, I ate it up in two and half days (four hours technically) and wanted more in every sense of the word.
"The Real Housewives Get Personal" looks at the first four series in the franchise (Orange County, New York, Atlanta, and New Jersey...
"The Real Housewives Get Personal" looks at the first four series in the franchise (Orange County, New York, Atlanta, and New Jersey...
- 7/10/2010
- by Mark O. Estes
- TVovermind.com
Zap2it's weekly "Dispatches from Inside the 'Idol' Dome" brings fanatics like you (and us) closer to all the action. What didn't viewers see on the TV broadcast? We got it covered.
"American Idol" Elvis week came complete with some Katie-loving librarians, Ryan Seacrest dancing with Michael Sarver and an insane cafeteria lady desperate for attention and/or a t-shirt, bag or iPod touch. What else was happening off-camera?
Signs, signs, everywhere signs...
The best sign of the night was a tie between "Librarians [heart] Katie Stevens" and "Eve [heart] Adam." The first one inspires so many questions -- why do librarians love Katie? Is it just librarians or does that extend to other book-related occupations? Is it because she looks like that kiss-up good girl in high school who always came to librarians for help on her term papers? And the other sign is awesome because who doesn't love a little Biblical humor?...
"American Idol" Elvis week came complete with some Katie-loving librarians, Ryan Seacrest dancing with Michael Sarver and an insane cafeteria lady desperate for attention and/or a t-shirt, bag or iPod touch. What else was happening off-camera?
Signs, signs, everywhere signs...
The best sign of the night was a tie between "Librarians [heart] Katie Stevens" and "Eve [heart] Adam." The first one inspires so many questions -- why do librarians love Katie? Is it just librarians or does that extend to other book-related occupations? Is it because she looks like that kiss-up good girl in high school who always came to librarians for help on her term papers? And the other sign is awesome because who doesn't love a little Biblical humor?...
- 4/14/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Drama seems to follow Lauri Waring even though she has already left The Real Housewives of Orange County. The multiple-divorced mother of three is once again the subject of controversy now that her son, Josh, has been arrested (yet again) for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
TMZ reports that Josh Warning was busted at 2:30pm last Thursday after deputies went to his Orange County home to do a routine probation check. There were no drugs on sight but an equipment was found and is now being tested, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman Jim Amormino.
TMZ reports that Josh Warning was busted at 2:30pm last Thursday after deputies went to his Orange County home to do a routine probation check. There were no drugs on sight but an equipment was found and is now being tested, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman Jim Amormino.
- 7/22/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Real Housewife Lauri Waring Peterson has had to leave the Bravo reality-show "The Real Housewives of Orange County"--because real life came a' knocking. It was revealed Tuesday night that Lauri was leaving the show in order to deal with her son Josh's heroin addiction. Nice to hear that even with all the superficiality going on over in that charmed county, someone was able to make time for something that actually matters.Not that Peterson is actually sure that she did the right thing leaving the show to support her son. Speaking to the NY Daily News, Peterson said of how difficult the decision was, "You don't even know...I've al ...
- 12/11/2008
- by By Actress Archives
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