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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas received a not-so-warm welcome during his recent College GameDay appearance.
The polarizing politician sat down with ESPN’s Rece Davis ahead of the No. 4 Texas Longhorns’s highly-anticipated matchup against the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 12, to discuss the “Protect College Sports Act.”
The bipartisan bill that would establish a national set of rules and standards for college athlete compensation, branding and school revenue sharing deals.
During his nearly 10-minute segment, Cruz, 55, received a relentless onslaught of booing from the Austin, Texas, crowd, followed by clear chants of, “Ted you suck.”
“Right now college sports is in chaos — the current situation is nuts,” the senator said in an attempt to speak over the deafening crowd. “Between Lane Kiffin down in Louisiana trying to bring NFL players back into college sports or between up in Lubbock [Texas], Brendan Sorbsy and litigation over whether someone who was gambling over his own game should be allowed to play. What we have right now is chaos. We have no rules.”

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He continued of the proposed legislation, “It brings order to chaos, it protects the students – protects the students’ ability to be compensated [and] to receive name, image and likeness compensation. I think that’s only fair, it’s only right – they’re producing enormous value and enormous skill. But it also puts reasonable rules in place — for example, every player gets one free trade. Not three to five — one trade.”
The senator went on to argue that without a set of national guardrails college athletic programs are being “bankrupt” across the country, arguing that now is the time for congress to act.
“College sports is too precious — we’ve got to make sure this remains an avenue for opportunity for millions of kids,” he went on to add during the segment. “And we gotta make sure it remains not just [for] football but [for] all of women’s sports all of the non-revenue sports ll of the olympic sports — this bill is designed to do all that.”
For the entirety of Cruz’s appearance, the crowd continued to boo him and chant in opposition to his appearance. Us reached out to Cruz’s office for comment.
Coach Kiffin made headlines in late 2025 following his controversial decision to leave Ole Miss amid their playoff run to coach at LSU. He was once again in the spotlight when he finalized his inaugural LSU season’s roster, which featured two former NFL players: Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. Both players spent the summer on NFL rosters before they were waived in August.
Sorsby, also mentioned by Cruz during his contentious segment, was a former quarterback for Texas Tech whom the NCAA later ruled ineligible for play after he acknowledged placing bets totaling at least $90,000 on collegiate games, including his own. The player later sued the NCAA, which led to a June decision from a Lubbock, Texas, judge that ruled the athlete eligible after serving a two-game suspension.
Facing considerable public and conference pressure in the wake of the controversial ruling, Texas Tech and Sorsby eventually decided to part ways.
November might be several weeks away, but Netflix has already started building its release schedule for the month. As the year draws to an end, there’s a variety of stories to look forward to, including Jessica Chastain‘s Music City crime thriller, Heartland, and a potential Academy Award winner, The Mosquito Bowl. On the TV side, Catholic schoolgirls cause mass hysteria in their town when they start having prophetic visions in the supernatural thriller The Body. But most anticipated is the return of Netflix’s surprise hit that was never supposed to be on the streamer.
This series took the world by storm when it was released last July. Critics seemed largely entertained, giving the series an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers were much more divided, and its 64% score on the same site hints at that split. Still, in terms of raw viewership, the spicy drama drew a lot of eyes and made Netflix’s top ten despite initially releasing only in the U.S. The series managed over 2 billion viewed minutes in the first two weeks, and that’s before global viewers had access to the 8-episode season of The Hunting Wives.
Created by Rebecca Cutter, the series had a rough journey to the small screen and was originally produced by Lionsgate Television for Starz. However, the companies decoupled, leaving The Hunting Wives without a home until Netflix picked it up for U.S. viewers. It was an immediate hit, becoming a cultural sensation and even inspiring a Saturday Night Live sketch. The first season stayed in the top ten for five weeks and amassed over 20 million views despite the limited release. The licensing agreement later expanded availability globally. The second season brings a lot more of the craziness that made the first a success, and it debuts on Thursday, November 26.
Details about the season are still not out, but it is expected to bring Sophie (Brittany Snow) and Margo (Malin Åkerman) back together when a new threat arises. However, they realize they might be in over their heads because it’s not clear which side of the hunting game they are on. Snow and Åkerman teased an even naughtier second season instead of dialing it down. “If anything, everyone is going to be like, ‘Wait, they went where? They did what?’” teased Snow. The season also has some new faces, including Branton Box (Sheriff Johnny), Dale Dickey (Zelda Moffitt), Kim Matula (Nadia), Cam Gigandet (Gentle John Moffitt), Alex FitzAlan (Trout), John Stamos (Chase Brylan), and Angel Reese (Trainer Barbie).
The Hunting Wives Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, November 26. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Julie Anne Robinson
Real Housewives of Orange County OG Vicki Gunvalson and RHOA alum Claudia Jordan have both spoken out about donating to Brandi Glanville‘s fundraising efforts.
The two reality TV legends joined other Real Housewives stars in supporting Brandi’s GoFundMe, which aims to help her through various treatments, surgeries and continued recovery after three years of enduring a mysterious facial disfigurement.
In an exclusive statement to Us, Vicki, 64, likened her GoFundMe donation to her financial support of former RHOC costar Jeana Keough amid her tongue cancer diagnosis.
“As I donated to Jeana Keough, I did for Brandi,” Vicki told Us. “It breaks my heart that both of them who have been used to working to provide for themselves, are not able to at this time. I wish Brandi continued healing.”

Claudia — who was a standout on The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 7 — shared with Us that she frequently tries to support people going through hard times.
“I actually donate to a lot of GoFundMes all the time. People I know and people I don’t know,” Claudia, 53, confirmed to Us through her representative Chris Giovanni. “Sometimes I make it anonymously, sometimes I let my name appear. I feel so bad for her and I can’t imagine how helpless she may be feeling. Times are tough for a lot of people and I am sure it was difficult for her to put herself out there like this — knowing she would get a lot of criticism but I admire her bravery and hope she can get all the help she needs!”
Brandi, 53, has spent several years trying to get a firm diagnosis on her facial condition, which she said developed after she filmed Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco in 2023. (That season of Ultimate Girls Trip has never aired because of ongoing litigation between cast member Caroline Manzo and Bravo over an alleged incident involving Brandi.)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum recently revealed that she was diagnosed with “highly resistant ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm, Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), Demodex dermatitis and Mononucleosis” after spending more than $113,000 on treatment options.
Fellow Bravo stars and fans were quick to lend a helping hand when Brandi’s friend Gina Rodriguez launched a GoFundMe this week. As of publication, the fundraising appeal has raised more than $12,000 of a $28,000 goal — with RHOBH stars Kyle Richards and Camille Grammer among the top-dollar contributors, per the site’s registry of donations.
Camille, 58, previously told TMZ that it was important for her to reach out to Brandi even though they haven’t been close in recent years.
“I remember when she sent me flowers when I had my hysterectomy for uterine cancer. I thought that was very sweet of her. I wanted to return the favor, and I feel bad for what she’s going through,” Camille told the outlet.
Meanwhile, Brandi admitted that she had mixed feelings about asking for financial support during the Friday, September 11, episode of her “Unfiltered” podcast.
“I’m on all of this crazy medication, [and] even with my insurance, it’s $7,000 a week. Then, I have creditors calling me all day,” she told cohost James Maas. “My friend, Gina, started a GoFundMe for me. I’m embarrassed, honestly, ‘cause I don’t like to ask for help.”
When James assured her there was no reason to be embarrassed, a tearful Brandi explained, “I feel like a loser. I feel like I definitely hit rock bottom, and I’m embarrassed. I just never thought I would do this. … Gina did it for me. I know, like, she’s looking out for me.”
Brandi rose to fame on RHOBH, first as a “friend of the Housewives” in season 2 and later a main cast member for seasons three through five. She has since appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice as well as both the U.S. and U.K. versions of Celebrity Big Brother.
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If you thought that you’d seen Billy Bob Thornton wreaking havoc in Minnesota with a funky hairdo in the first season of Fargo, you’re overlooking his performance in a cult classic movie that’s currently streaming for free. The movie was probably green-lit following the success of the Coen Brothers‘ classic, which received seven Oscar nominations and won two, and grossed $60 million at the worldwide box office. Like the movie Fargo, Thornton’s 1998 cult classic is a darkly comic neo-noir thriller set in Minnesota; it follows three characters who discover a bag full of cash and find themselves turning against each other as they try to keep the discovery a secret.
In addition to Thornton, the movie also features Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda. It was directed by Sam Raimi, who, by then, had transitioned from his camp horror classic Evil Dead trilogy to studio genre movies. That said, Raimi’s two previous studio efforts had mixed results at the box office. Darkman, the pulp comic book-inspired superhero movie, grossed $48 million worldwide against a reported budget of $14 million. But the more expensive revisionist Western The Quick and the Dead, which cost a reported $35 million to produce, made around $47 million worldwide. Raimi’s next two movies also fell short of the $50 million mark, but things turned around with Spider-Man, which broke numerous records in 2002.
But we’re talking about Raimi’s 1998 movie A Simple Plan. It made around $16 million at the box office, but despite the underperformance, it received mostly positive reviews. It’s now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 91% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus describes it as “a riveting crime thriller full of emotional tension.” Thornton earned an Oscar nomination, as did screenwriter Scott B. Smith, who adapted his own novel. The late critic Roger Ebert later ranked A Simple Plan as his fourth-favorite movie of 1998, while the critic Matt Zoller Seitz hailed Paxton’s performance as a career highlight. The movie is currently streaming on Pluto TV, along with Raimi’s The Quick and the Dead. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
December 11, 1998
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Brad Pitt seemingly had a blast attending the US Open women’s final with girlfriend Ines de Ramon.
The F1 actor, 62, alternated between cuddling with de Ramon, 33, and engaging with fans in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York City, on Saturday, September 12. Pitt was photographed interacting with a group of ladies in the row behind him, personally snapping a selfie with them at one point.
At other points, de Ramon wrapped her arm around Pitt’s as they watched Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, defeat Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in Saturday’s women’s final. (The men’s final takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, September 13, pitting US standout Ben Shelton against No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev.)
Seated next to Pitt and de Ramon for the all-important tennis match were former New York Yankee CC Sabathia and his 20-year-old daughter Jaden.

The couple are avid tennis fans, having been spotted in the stands at the French Open as Mirra Andreeva clinched the first Grand Slam title of her tennis career against Maja Chwalińska in the women’s singles final on Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris, France, in June.
They were dressed more formally — Pitt in a traditional tuxedo and de Ramon wearing a semi-sheer black lace dress with a thin strap on one side — in an impromptu photo shoot before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3. (Other celebrity couples on the guest list included Selena Gomez and her husband Benny Blanco, Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, among others.)
Pitt was first spotted with de Ramon — who was previously married to The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley — when they joined friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at a Bono concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles in November 2022. (Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005 and later to Angelina Jolie from 2014 to 2019.)

Brad Pitt and girlfriend Ines de Ramon pose with fans at the 2026 US Open.. Julian Finney/Getty Images
Us exclusively reported in December 2025 that Pitt and de Ramon were “still going strong and [were] very committed” as they tried to keep their relationship out of the public eye, per an insider.
“Ines has no interest in being in the spotlight, and that is what Brad admired about her when they met,” a source told Us.
At the time, Us learned that an engagement was not on the horizon despite Pitt and de Ramon recently moving in together.
“They aren’t interested in getting married and are on the same page about that,” the first insider told Us, with a second source adding, “[There are] no wedding plans at the moment. They are super happy in this phase of their relationship and not rushing into anything.”
Heidi Klum went all out to celebrate her son Henry’s 21st birthday.
“I can’t believe it is that time,” Klum, 53, told Henry in an Instagram video shared Saturday, September 12, sharing footage of the moment she gave her son his birthday present waiting in the driveway. “You’ve been waiting for so many years.”
The camera panned, revealing that Klum and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, purchased a Ferrari F430 in honor of Henry’s special day.
“Oh my God! Jesus Christ,” Henry exclaimed in the clip, getting a glimpse of the cherry-red sports car. “I don’t even know what to say.”
Kaulitz, 37, explained that he bought the car “last year” at an auto show and subsequently hid the vehicle in the garage “the whole time” so it would remain a surprise.
“This thing is beautiful,” Henry marveled. “Holy s***! Oh my f***ing God, this … is insane. Holy s***, this thing is crazy.”
Klum chimed in, noting that her husband “kept his promise” after the pair made a friendly bet over a video game.
“Literally, it’s what, seven years ago when you guys said that?” the Project Runway host quipped.
When Henry was 14 years old, he and Kaulitz made a Mario Kart wager.
“It’s happening on Christmas, and if I lose Mario Kart, then I can’t play video games for three months and I have to do a painting of me driving,” Henry said in throwback footage, which Klum updated to her Instagram page later on Saturday. “But if I win, then Tom has to give me a Ferrari when I’m 21.”
In addition to Henry, Klum shares son Johan, 19, and daughter Lou, 16, with her ex-husband Seal. Klum, who also shares 22-year-old daughter Leni with ex Flavio Briatore, married Kaulitz in 2019.
“[Tom being] close in age has been fun for them, especially my son Henry, who loves talking cars with my husband,” Klum exclusively told Us in her July cover story of Kaulitz’s bond with her children. “When I hear [about] cars, my ears close. They talk about it like it’s science, and I have no idea what they’re saying.”
Klum further gushed that Henry and his siblings all “have good heads on their shoulders.”
“[They] have seen me work and know it’s not just glitz and glamour. They see how many conference calls I do with producers to come up with concepts and photo shoots,” she said of passing down her work ethic. “We’ve always had dinner around the table, and everyone talks about their day, and there are a lot of fun things I’ve gotten to tell them over the years, like singing with Snoop Dogg or Tiësto, things where they’re like, ‘Mom, how the heck did that happen?’”
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Fitted knits, bodysuits and lightweight sweaters may look sleek on the hanger, but finding the right bra to wear underneath them is another story. The Cocomarts Jelly Scalloped Wireless Push Up Bra, however, is exactly that, at least as far as Amazon hoppers are concerned. Soft and lightweight, it creates a smooth, seamless base without uncomfortable underwire, and it’s just $20 at Amazon.
Instead of letting bulky seams or bra lines distract from your outfit, this wireless style lays smooth under clothing. The full-coverage silhouette also provides more coverage around the sides, making it a particularly useful base layer for those fitted tops that tend to reveal every little detail.
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The Cocomarts Jelly Scalloped Wireless Push Up Bra combines a push-up effect with a supportive design that’s actually comfortable, giving shape and lift without relying on a rigid underwire. Adjustable straps also make it easier to customize the fit depending on the top or dress you’re wearing over it.
As soon as fall layering season begins, you’ll appreciate the bra’s super smooth construction. Wear it underneath a fitted crewneck sweater for the office, a long-sleeve tee on casual days or a sleek bodysuit for a night out. And because the edges are designed to stay discreet, your outfit, not your bra, is what will get noticed. Plus, it comes in plenty of colors that serve as the ideal base for everything you already have in your closet.
Shoppers confirm that comfort doesn’t come at the expense of support. “It has no underwire, but still provides a nice push-up effect and plenty of support,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “The seamless, full-coverage design is comfortable and lays smoothly under clothing.”
The coverage is winning shoppers over, too. “The fabric is buttery soft, it fits like a glove and, most importantly for me, it actually covers the dreaded side boob!” raved another five-star shopper.
If your fitted fall wardrobe has left the bra lines you’d prefer to keep hidden feeling exposed, consider this $20 Amazon find your new secret weapon. The seamless, supportive design gives tricky tops a smoother foundation without forcing you back into an uncomfortable underwire.
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New York Fashion Week has officially commenced, so it’s safe to assume Ashley Olsen is busy. Like most luxury designers, she’s probably got places to go, people to see and runway details to finalize — all on top of being a mom to a young child. That’s why I wasn’t too surprised to spot the former child star rocking the ultimate comfy-chic outfit: baggy black jeans, easy slip-on sandals and a chunky V-neck sweater that made the combo feel special.
Early September is technically still summer, but the 40-year-old was serving plenty of fall inspiration, so much so that her oversized black knit has remained on my mind. It’s pretty much the perfect throw-on-and-go piece, and while it’s safe to assume Olsen’s knit top is a pricey option from her brand The Row (which she heads alongside her sister, Mary-Kate Olsen), I found a similar style on Amazon for $36.
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Made from a nice cotton blend, this lightweight sweater is ideal for tricky transitional weather, when it’s cool in the morning and hot by the afternoon. It nails Olsen’s New York rich mom-meets-boho vibe with its slouchy fit and flattering V-neck, but the sleeves are a little less constricting with a trendy bell silhouette.
There are no zippers, ties or confusing cutouts to fuss with here. This Amazon alternative is a pull-on pick, making it easier than ever to shrug it on in a pinch. Thanks to the black color and timeless design, it’s instantly elevated and endlessly versatile. You could pair it with black jeans, like Olsen, or rock it with a satin skirt while the weather is still cooperating. Plus, the style isn’t too snug, so it’ll still work come winter, too, layering flawlessly over long-sleeved tees, button-down shirts or turtlenecks.
Shoppers swear you won’t be disappointed with your purchase. Many gave the piece a five-star rating, with several planning to order it in another color. Psst, it also comes in beige and navy.
“I love this sweater, and I’m ordering another one,” one reviewer wrote. “I like a big, oversized sweater,” they continued. “It covers the rear end and looks great on top of an outfit or with leggings or slacks. I also like the V-neck. It’s not super thick, neither is it thin, in my opinion. It’s just right for what I was looking for.”
Another shopper even claimed the sweater gives off “designer vibes,” describing it as “roomy with a relaxed fit” and calling the quality “amazing.”
“This lightweight oversized sweater is perfect for cooler days and goes with just about everything,” they said.
Olsen’s schedule may be booked and busy, but her comfy black sweater kept her looking cool, cozy and totally chic. I plan to copy her exact outfit formula on mornings when I’m in a rush (and even on days when I’m not). You can, too, by scooping up this budget-friendly lookalike.
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Taylor Frankie Paul is opening up about her sex life — or lack thereof — in the wake of her canceled Bachelorette season and amid her ongoing contentious custody battles.
“Sorry to those that thought they were going to see my redemption arc. That has slowly just begun,” Taylor, 32, captioned promotional photos from her The Bachelorette season via Instagram on Saturday, September 12. “I’ve stayed in, single and celibate this entire time and nobody will have intimate access to me again unless he’s my person — and that’s a promise to myself.”
Taylor was married to Tate Paul from 2016 to 2022, during which period she gave birth to their daughter Indy, now 8, and their son Ocean, now 6. After their divorce following the infamous MomTok soft-swinging scandal, the influencer moved on with Dakota Mortensen before they welcomed son Ever, now 2, in 2024. After the pair’s tumultuous on-again-off-again relationship — which included a domestic violence arrest — Taylor was named the lead for The Bachelorette in fall 2025.
While Taylor accepted a proposal from contestant Doug Mason in the Bachelor Nation finale, the entire season was scrapped by ABC after footage from the reality TV star’s 2023 arrest resurfaced amid another alleged domestic violence incident with Dakota, 33. (Taylor pleaded guilty to assault as part of a deal to dismiss child abuse charges. She completed her three-year probation sentence this summer.)
After Taylor wrapped The Bachelorette, she rejoined her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives castmates for season 5. On the Hulu series, which premiered earlier this week, Taylor claimed that she broke off her engagement to Doug, 29, after the pair encountered alleged communication issues.
At the same time, Taylor hooked up with Dakota — before their alleged domestic violence incident and subsequent investigation — and expressed interest in her former fling Ben Lambert. Ben, who appeared on Mormon Wives season 4 after meeting Taylor via TikTok, reunited with her during the cast’s trip to New York City.
Mormon Wives season 5 wrapped in May after the cast paused filming amid Taylor and Dakota’s then-escalating legal battle. They have since resumed production for season 6 without Taylor or Dakota.
As for Taylor, she has been focused on her healing journey amid the chaos.
“We got to see me breaking, then shortly after I was sought to be destroyed and instead it ricocheted. Maybe my prayers are heard after all,” the influencer added in her Saturday upload. “Such a long way to go but baby steps.”
Taylor subsequently received a flurry of support in her comments section.
“The redemption can have ups and downs. Respect your process,” one user replied, with another adding, “You’re stunning ❤️. Love you so much, you’re guna [sic] come back a completely different person & stronger than ever.”
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife, Catherine Ritchson, have called it quits after two decades of marriage.
“After 20 years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way,” Alan, 43, and Catherine, 37, wrote in a joint statement shared via Instagram on Saturday, September 12, announcing their separation. “We grew up together, we built a life and a family together.”
Alan and Catherine said “I do” in 2006 before going on to welcome three children together.
“We are raising three incredible boys, who will always be the center of our world,” the now-exes continued in their statement. “Nothing can diminish what these years have meant to us — or the love and respect we will always share.”
They added, “The best gift we can give one another — and our boys — right now is friendship, grace and commitment to becoming the strongest coparents we can be. We also want to give each other room to grow into the people we are becoming.”
The Hunger Games actor and Catherine further asked for privacy as their family adjusts to a new normal.
“Change is hard enough without the whole world weighing in,” the pair stated. “We hope, especially for the sake of our boys, that you will allow our family to move through this chapter with privacy and compassion. Thank you for supporting us as we continue making the health and happiness of our family our priority.”
Alan and Catherine were high school sweethearts, meeting in a shared ballet class in their shared Florida hometown.
“After the millionth time of us sitting next to each other, inches away, tying our shoes — so now it’s super awkward — I was like, ‘So I heard you ice skate,’” Alan told Men’s Health in February 2024. “She was like the sweetest thing in the world.”
While Alan and Catherine briefly split after one year together, they eventually reconciled before tying the knot in 2006. As Alan pursued a career in Hollywood, Catherine was among his biggest cheerleaders.
“I’m delighted that this weekend the world gets to see something I’ve known all along, through many years of being his scene partner on the other side of the audition tape: @alanritchson is a dynamic, powerhouse talent with the range of a Steinway grand piano,” she gushed via Instagram in February 2024, promoting his movie Ordinary Angels. “I implore you to see Ordinary Angels in theaters, to support original, uplifting storytelling!”
The Real Housewives community is coming together to support Brandi Glanville‘s fundraising efforts amid her myriad of health concerns.
Glanville’s close friend Gina Rodriguez launched a GoFundMe earlier this week to help the former Bravo star pay for her various treatments, surgeries and continued recovery following more than three years of dealing with a mysterious facial disfigurement.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 53, has previously revealed that she has spent $113,000 in an effort to treat the condition, to mixed results.
Doctors recently diagnosed the former reality TV star with “highly resistant ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm, Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), Demodex dermatitis and Mononucleosis,” per Brandi. (Brandi has stated that her health issues started after she filmed Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco in 2023. The season has never aired due to ongoing litigation between cast member Caroline Manzo and Bravo over an alleged incident involving Brandi.)

In light of her diagnosis, Brandi’s former RHOBH costars Kyle Richards and Camille Grammer both made significant contributions to the GoFundMe drive, giving $500 and $200, respectively, per the site’s donor list.
Camille, 58, told TMZ that she felt like donating to the fundraising appeal was the right thing to do even though she is not particularly close to Brandi.
“I remember when she sent me flowers when I had my hysterectomy for uterine cancer. I thought that was very sweet of her. I wanted to return the favor, and I feel bad for what she’s going through,” Camille explained.
Brandi’s Ultimate Girls Trip costar Vicki Gunvalson gave $500 to support her friend amid her health issues, while Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Claudia Jordan contributed $100, the GoFundMe contributor list suggests.
“I actually donate to a lot of GoFundMes all the time. People I know and people I don’t know,” Claudia, 53, exclusively told Us through her spokesperson Chris Giovanni. “Sometimes I make it anonymously; sometimes I let my name appear. I feel so bad for her and I can’t imagine how helpless she may be feeling. Times are tough for a lot of people and I am sure it was difficult for her to put herself out there like this — knowing she would get a lot of criticism but I admire her bravery and hope she can get all the help she needs!”
Us has reached out to Richards and Gunvalson for comment.
On the Friday, September 11, episode of her “Unfiltered” podcast, Brandi got emotional as she discussed the financial strain that her health issues have caused.
“I’m on all of this crazy medication, [and] even with my insurance, it’s $7,000 a week. Then, I have creditors calling me all day,” she said. “[My friend], Gina, started a GoFundMe for me. I’m embarrassed, honestly, ‘cause I don’t like to ask for help.”
Her podcast cohost James Maas assured Brandi that “what’s embarrassing is the whole medical system” since she allegedly spent thousands of dollars on doctors who made her feel like “killing [herself] or self-mutilating because there was no other option.”
He added, “You need a GoFundMe. You’re the last person that wants to ask for help. When you don’t even have money … you’ll take me out to a fancy dinner or something like that. … You’re just the most giving person and you don’t want to take anything from anyone even before this.”
“I feel like a loser,” Brandi tearfully admitted later in the podcast. “I feel like I definitely hit rock bottom, and I’m embarrassed. I just never thought I would do this. … Gina did it for me. I know, like, she’s looking out for me.”
Despite her mixed feelings about the fundraising campaign, the RHOBH star’s friends and fans have supported her by raising more than $10,000 as of publication. (The GoFundMe goal has been set at $28,000.)
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