Stephanie Hollman is embracing a new chapter after stepping away from “The Real Housewives of Dallas.”
In a recent interview with Entertainment Now, the former Bravo star opened up about life after reality TV, raising her two sons, and whether she would ever consider returning to the franchise. While she doesn’t miss the drama, Hollman says she’s grateful for her time on the show — and is fully focused on her family.
“I’m full mom mode,” Hollman said. “I feel like I’m kind of making up lost time with the boys.”
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Hollman shared that her days now revolve around her sons’ schedules, sports, and everyday moments.
“I feel like it’s their time to shine,” she said. “It’s really fun to watch them with their sports and their lives and their friends — just watching them grow into hopefully wonderful men.”
She explained that her oldest son is highly driven and focused, much like her husband, Travis Hollman. He plays multiple sports and works hard to improve.
“If he’s not good, he will go outside and practice until he is one of the best ones on the team,” she said.
Her youngest, meanwhile, prefers a slower pace and has developed a love for fishing and nature.
“He told me it’s calm and relaxing,” Hollman shared. “He likes to be in nature. He listens to country music, while our oldest listens to rap. They’re complete opposites.”
The family also spends time in Montana, where her youngest enjoys fishing guides and quiet days outdoors.
“He’s happy with the simplest things,” she said. “He could be a fishing guide in Montana and live his dream.”
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While Hollman admits she misses certain aspects of reality TV, she’s clear about what she’s happy to leave behind.
“I miss the fun parts,” she said. “Making your own money is really fun. I miss having something of my own.”
She also spoke about the strong connection she felt with viewers.
“The audience was amazing,” Hollman said. “If I was feeling bad about myself, I’d go on Instagram and read comments and think, ‘Oh, I am enough.’”
Still, she doesn’t miss the fighting or the uncertainty that came with filming.
“You never know if someone is going to come after your family or make up lies,” she explained. “That part was scary because I always thought, my kids are going to watch this one day.”
Hollman added that leaving the show forced her to rediscover who she was outside of Bravo.
“It took me a year or two to figure out who I was without being Stephanie from ‘The Real Housewives of Dallas,’” she said.
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Hollman said she remains cordial with most of her former castmates and still sees several of them around Dallas, including Brandi Redmond and Carrie Brittingham.
However, she prefers one-on-one friendships rather than group settings.
“When you’re all together, it feels like you regress back to that time,” she said. “I like to live a drama-free life.”
As for rumors that she could appear on a future “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls’ Trip” special, Hollman said Bravo hasn’t contacted her — but she wouldn’t rule it out.
“I would actually, depending on the cast, do it,” she said. “I would love that.”
She even joked she’d be up for traveling in an RV if that’s what production required.
“I would do an RV,” Hollman said. “One hundred percent.”
Bravo needs to do this! These girls trips keep having the same people.