Former “The Real Housewives of New York City” stars Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer, and Sonja Morgan recently made headlines with a Parisian reunion. And now we know what was behind the surprise sighting.
The three RHONY OGs were spotted side-by-side in the City of Light on April 2, with TMZ teasing that a “secret project” brought them together again.
With the outlet also confirming they weren’t filming for E!’s upcoming RHONY follow-up show, “The Golden Life,” the reason for the shoot remained a mystery. That is, until now.
RHONY OGs Reunite for Skincare Campaign
In a new 30-minute video shared by Ramona, Sonja and Ramona, the three revealed why they reunited, as well as the reason behind their respective skin “glows.”
The big announcement? A collab with RoC Skincare.
According to a press release from the brand, the three were recruited “to support the national reveal of the brand’s breakthrough Retinol Correxion Rich Cream.” The announcement explained that the new formula “is powered by RoC’s new Patented Clinical Retinol, which is seven times more effective than traditional Retinol.”
“As Sonja and Ramona prepare to step back into the spotlight together for the first time in nearly a decade, Bethenny leads them on a journey to Paris to prepare for their highly anticipated fall reunion,” the press release continues.
RoC SkincareWhy Paris? Well, that’s the location of RoC Skincare’s laboratories, where the brand says three “icons” underwent a “science-led reset, using RoC’s patented technology and clinical-grade VISIA scans to reveal how they regained control over their skin’s appearance and restored their confidence in preparation for the high-definition cameras.”
In her own statement, Bethenny explained why she chose to work with Ramona and Sonja specifically after RoC approached her for a partnership.
“These women are no strangers to the spotlight, but coming back after a hiatus means facing an audience that expects you to look exactly the same as day one. That’s why I brought the girls in for a proper skin rest,” said Frankel in a statement. “RoC is the real deal, but I needed the clinical proof before I got behind the new Rich Cream. We’re here to look like our best selves right now, and it delivered a full reset.”
The RHONY Reunion Campaign Video
A 7-minute campaign video was also released on April 8, showing some of the antics the three women got into once they reunited in Paris. Filmed just like a reality show, Bethenny says she introduced her former costars to Roc Skincare to take 10 years off their “skin age.”
The three then take a test to determine their skin ages, with Bethenny joking that the results should “come with a therapist.”
After their trip to the lab, the three later revel in their reunion.
“We bring extra confidence to each other, I love it,” exclaims Ramona. “We’re the trio!”
In the Instagram announcement video, Bethenny also said the three “had the best trip” together.
“The [behind-the-scenes footage], we were crying, everyone was crying. We were peeing. Everyone was peeing,” added Bethenny. “I don’t remember laughing that hard on Housewives. It was like a more concentrated humor.”
RoC Skincare Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream is available now and sells for $35.
