Rebecca Minkoff Joins RHONY: Family Ties and New Drama

Rebecca Minkoff, the renowned fashion designer and founder of the luxury fashion brand Rebecca Minkoff, has recently joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York as a 'friend.' Her entry into the show has sparked curiosity, particularly due to her last name, which bears a familiar ring in the Housewives universe.

Family Connections: Rebecca Minkoff and Rob Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff has revealed that she is related to Rob Minkoff, the husband of former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Crystal Kung Minkoff. This connection was discovered through a 23andMe DNA test. 'I know someone reported that we are not related, but I am related [to] Rob Minkoff, the director,' Rebecca explained. She also mentioned reaching out to Crystal ahead of her RHONY debut.

Rebecca Minkoff's Background and Connections

Rebecca Minkoff is not new to the Housewives universe. She is already friends with several Housewives, including Bozoma Saint John from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Lisa Barlow. Rebecca co-founded the luxury fashion brand Rebecca Minkoff with her brother Uri Minkoff in 2005 and is also a best-selling author and co-founder of the Female Founder Collective. She has been married to actor and director Gavin Bellour since 2009, and they have four children together.

Upcoming Drama in RHONY Season 15

As Rebecca Minkoff joins the cast of The Real Housewives of New York , she is expected to bring her own brand of drama and energy to the show. There are already hints of a feud brewing between her and castmate Brynn Whitfield. The official press release for the show teases that 'things can change in a New York minute when rumors start spreading amongst the ladies,' suggesting a tumultuous season ahead.

The new season of The Real Housewives of New York premiered on October 1, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see how Rebecca Minkoff fits in with the rest of the cast and how the dynamics of the show will unfold.