“Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Phaedra Parks has broken her silence on “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her ongoing fraud case.

While Parks, an attorney to the stars, said that she couldn’t say much about the case and Wendy Osefo’s charges, she did imply that wrapping things up as soon as possible would be in her best interest.

Phaedra Parks Breaks Silence On Wendy Osefo’s Ongoing Legal Woes, Implies The Mother Of Three Should Take A Plea Deal

Speaking with TMZ, Parks, a practicing lawyer and veteran reality star, said that Wendy’s primary concern at this moment should be her minor children, Karter, Kruz, and Kamrynn.

Parks went on to say that she couldn’t offer much legal advice to Wendy and her husband, Eddie Osefo, because she hadn’t seen the indictment.

She added, however, “Here is the thing. The win for her would be to obviously be exonerated, but the evidence speaks for itself.”

When asked whether Wendy, a former political commentator and university professor, should take a plea deal, Parks didn’t mince her words.

“I think the smartest thing to do is the least amount of time,” she said. “At the end of the day, they’re both parents. And so, you know, as a parent, your number one interest has to be the care of your children.”

Wendy Osefo Opens Up About Her Ongoing Fraud Case At BravoCon 2025

For those who may be unfamiliar, Wendy and her husband, Eddie, were arrested in the late hours of October 9, 2025.

According to The Blast, the pair were hit with various fraud charges stemming from a reported burglary in April 2024 that prosecutors claim never happened.

In the legal documents, authorities alleged Wendy and Eddie staged a burglary, reported it to police, and later filed insurance claims for pricey items that were never actually stolen.

And the madness doesn’t end there. Investigators also claimed that Wendy and Eddie filed claims on items that had already been returned to stores years prior.

If convicted, both Wendy and Eddie could spend up to 15 years behind bars.

At BravoCon 2025, Wendy got candid about the case, admitting that while she can’t respond to the fans, she noticed their support.

“You know, it’s an unfortunate situation, and right now I can’t say too much, but I will say when the time is right, I will share my story with everyone, and for now they’re just allegations, so we will continue to push forward,” she said.

Wendy Osefo Gets Legal Advice From Karen Huger During The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Reunion

Wendy shared a few more details about her arrest and ongoing legal case with Andy Cohen at the “Real Housewives of Potomac” reunion, according to The Blast.

One of the show’s OGs, Karen Huger, wasn’t pleased with Wendy sharing the intimate details and offered her co-star a bit of legal advice.

“I just told you to shut the f-ck up,” Huger said. “I took it out of context because I didn’t want you to do what you just did. I wouldn’t have answered anything on this stage today.”

Huger was released from federal prison in September 2025 after being convicted of driving under the influence a year prior.

“You’re talking too much, Wendy. I’m begging you to stop talking. I do not want you to go to jail,” Huger added. “Take it from the Karen you used to like, how about that? Because when you talk, they watch, OK? They hear you. And so, I would have said, ‘Respectfully, Andy, I can’t answer those questions right now.’”

Update In Wendy And Eddie’s Case

Wendy and Eddie’s case is still moving through the court system, but it was reported in early March 2026 that the pair would be tried separately after months of back-and-forth.

“Smart decision,” a fan wrote on social media about the decision. “At least the kids will have one of their parents while the other serve time.”

“She’s doing time either way, but I think they’re going to let him take the brunt of it so she gets a little less time,” another user wrote.

Wendy Admits To Thinking About ‘Consequences’ Later

Amid her arrest, Wendy and her husband starred in an episode of Bravo’s “Wife Swap” spin-off. While promoting the series, Wendy revealed what led her to sign up for the show in the first place and shared a shocking proclamation that left some viewers stunned.

“I’m one of those people where I jump into things headfirst, then think about the consequences later,” she said. “I was like, ‘This will be great!’ I can look back on this when I’m 90 years old and say, ‘Look what I did!’ But my husband [Eddie Osefo] had more questions. He was like, ‘Wait, what is this? What are we doing? How long is this?’ It was a mixed bag. But we talked through it. Then it all made sense and we decided, ‘Hey, why not?’”

In the rapidly expanding world of AI, sci-fi has felt less like fiction and more like reality. Ethics surrounding the use of artificial intelligence are more concerning than ever before, but this theme has historically cropped up in fiction more than once. Blade Runner, Battlestar Galactica, and even the recent horror-comedy Companion have explored the pressing ramifications of AI. Stories revolving around synthetic humans leave a door open for conversations about what it means to be human, and AMC’s series, Humans, did it with some of the best storytelling.

Lasting for three seasons, Humans shows the realities of what would happen if society accepted synthetic humans into their households. Gemma Chan stars as Mia, a synth programmed to achieve human consciousness. Considered freaks, she and her robot siblings are captured and struggle to find each other again. An incredibly intelligent meditation on the cost of technology and where human consciousness comes from, Humans flew under the radar for far too long.

‘Humans’ Was Ahead of Its Time

Before Westworld, there was Humans. The British series that aired on AMC did not hold back when it came to the complicated politics of artificial life. Humans takes place in a world where synths are so common that they take labor-intensive jobs from humans, and careers in science seem to be obsolete. This idea is just the start of the relevant themes the series explores.

Similar to Companion and Ex Machina, many households employ synths, though not solely for sexual practices. Mia enters her new household because Joe (Tom Goodman-Hill) wants to take the workload off his wife, Laura (Katherine Parkinson), with whom he fears he is growing apart. This dynamic naturally puts even more of a strain on the marriage when Laura feels as though Mia is replacing her.

This is just one of the many stories that consider what life would be like, especially for the synthetics. Mia has human consciousness, but society has trapped her so that her specific use is monitored and controlled. Her robot sister Niska (Emily Berrington) also has human consciousness, but has to hide what she is in a brothel for synthetics. Consistently abused, Niska forms resentment against humans, which is hard to argue with. Her story hammers home the question of bodily autonomy, which is tragically still a battle being fought in society.

One of the most heart-wrenching stories is about Dr. George Millican (William Hurt), the creator of the modern synthetic, who has formed a fatherly attachment to one of his creations. His synth, Odi (Will Tudor), has broken down, but he cannot part with him. Humans demands that audiences empathize with these characters in a way that the humans of the series cannot.

True to the title of the show, the synths are the most human of all, adding to the sentiments made famous by Blade Runner. Humans poses many interesting philosophical questions, such as what constitutes a soul. The series was an amazing breakout for Gemma Chan before Crazy Rich Asians and a genuinely engaging thriller as the synths strive to live on their own terms. Westworld would echo these themes later with a higher budget, but Humans was far more intimate and full of soul.

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Miley Cyrus went all out celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a Disney+ special — and a red carpet premiere — but there were several stars from the show that were notably absent from the big events.

Disney Channel’s hit series, which aired from 2006 to 2011, followed a teenage girl named Miley Stewart (Cyrus) who lived a double life as famous pop singer Hannah Montana. The alter ego allowed Miley to maintain her anonymity and live a normal life, but it also came with its own set of challenges.

Two decades after the show premiered, Cyrus sat down to film a special in a rebuilt soundstage meant to mirror the Hannah Montana set. She was joined by special guest stars including “Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper, Selena Gomez and Chappell Roan, but most of her costars were missing.

The surprising absences continued at the Los Angeles premiere, which much of Cyrus’ family attended, but her former costars Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso and more not there.

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Osment, for her part, addressed her absence shortly before the red carpet event, telling fans via Instagram that “Hannah Montana changed my life.” During the screening for the special, which Us Weekly attended, Cyrus reflected on the show’s legacy so many years later.

“I have absolutely nothing prepared for this moment — and I did not do that by mistake. Because everything that we are going to celebrate tonight was not a mistake,” she said in a speech. “It wasn’t magic — which Disney is known for creating. It was the effort, the loyalty and the support of the fans who made my life possible beyond the show. For that, I am so grateful to each and every one of you. It doesn’t stop there, I’m looking out right now in the audience and seeing so many faces that made this possible.”

Cyrus continued: “Everything in my life is so amazing because Disney took a chance on me. I had no business coming out to Los Angeles thinking that I could carry a show or pretend to be a pop star. I had no experience. I had done some theater before. … There were some years where I think they thought they made the right call. I think it all worked out just fine because whatever got us here in this room to honor and celebrate — not just the show itself — which has been the beginning of all of this. The cast is here tonight and it’s so amazing. Without you all, this show would never [have] been what it is. I might be the only one in this room that never got to go to a Hannah Montana concert [because] I was the Hannah Montana concert. But now I understand why it was so much fun to go to one of Hannah shows to dress like her, wear the wig and wear the scarf. That’s what it felt like for me to celebrate Hannah Montana — now from the other side.”

Keep scrolling for other stars that were noticeably missing from the Hannah Montana anniversary special and premiere: 

Emily Osment

The actress, who played Miley’s best friend Lilly, confirmed hours before the premiere that she wouldn’t be able to attend. (Osment also didn’t film any scenes for the 20th anniversary special itself.)

“We’re at Georgie & Mandy … and that’s why I was not able to be part of the 20-year reunion, because we are here shooting our show,” she explained in an Instagram video from the CBS show’s set. “But I wanted to say hello and thank you to everybody that has stuck by us for all these years. I’m so grateful that you guys all still love the show. I’m so proud to be a part of it.”

Mitchel Musso

Mitchel Musso, who played another BFF Oliver , wrote a tribute to the show after not appearing at the premiere or in the special.

“Hannah Montana wrapped around my heart and never really let go. We literally grew up with ya’ll — long days, crazy schedules, learning lines, cracking up between takes, and figuring out life while the cameras rolled. It taught me so many wonderful values, but the most important ‘to me’ is that laughter can get you through the tough days. That confidence still sticks with me every single day,” he wrote via Instagram before referring to Osment’s post. “Like my Lillypop said on her post, so many of you building families of your own and sharing this wonderful story with your kids is a gift beyond words. It’s been the coolest part of HM.”

He concluded: “Miley, Emily, Jason, Billy Ray, Moises, and the whole crew at Disney — you became my family through all the real, messy, beautiful moments. Thank you for believing in a goofy kid from Texas who wore some questionable outfits with a haircut like that. To all of you, thank you for welcoming me into your homes and hearts 20 years ago and still allowing me to be here today. I’m honored we get to share all of this together.”

Jason Earles

After playing Miley’s brother, Jackson, Earles attended the premiere in Los Angeles alongside other original cast members, including Miley Cyrus, Moisés Arias, Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and Cody Linley. He was, however, missing from the special that aired on Disney+.

Moisés Arias

Fans spotted Moisés Arias, who played Rico, at the premiere, but he wasn’t in the special.

Billy Ray Cyrus

Miley Cyrus’ dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, was by her side in the original show and was featured in the special. He was absent from the premiere, where Miley was joined by mom Tish Cyrus, her husband, Dominic Purcell, and his family.

Selena Gomez

The fellow Disney Channel child star — who played Miley’s rival Mikayla — made a surprise cameo in the Hannah Montana special. She didn’t attend the premiere.

Cody Linley

Despite Cody Linley’s Jake wronging Miley on the show, fans were thrilled to see him at the red carpet event for the anniversary special. He didn’t appear to film anything for the special itself.

Drew Roy

After Cody Linley was spotted at the premiere, many fans questioned why Drew Roy, who played another one of Miley’s boyfriends on the show, was nowhere to be found. Roy has shifted away from acting in recent years, instead focusing on his job as a qualified jet pilot.

Lucas Till

While Lucas Till wasn’t featured on the original Hannah Montana show, he starred as Miley’s love interest Travis in Hannah Montana: The Movie. He did not appear at the anniversary events.