Vicki Gunvalson splits her time between her homes in La Quinta and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Her love tank is full, and she is happier than ever with her boyfriend Michael. Living the single life in Corona Del Mar, Shannon Storms Beador is on a quest to find a life partner and get her finances in order as she plans for her future.
Heather Dubrow’s family life gets a big shakeup when her mother Carole moves from New York to LA, challenging their already-complex relationship. Tamra Judge tries to take advantage of this new chapter but is blocked by the arrival of changing hormones. Tamra leans on her newfound inner peace to navigate conflict this year, but when things escalate, will her old instincts pull her off balance?
After an emotional year with her family, Emily Simpson is focusing on her health as she turns 50. Treating self-care as a priority has led her to be a better friend, mother, and wife, but it’s not always easy.
Gina Kirschenheiter is in pre-marital bliss after getting engaged to longtime boyfriend Travis, but her new relationship status raises several concerns for Gina to contemplate before she can walk down the aisle.
Jennifer Pedranti has her hands full as she continues to build a future with her fiancé Ryan while juggling a house full of teens. Jennifer steps up as peacemaker among the women, helping them repair their relationships with Tamra, and in the process, she finds herself rethinking her stance on her former foe.
New housewife and realtor/developer Carmella Garcia is a busy mom of four with teens 14 to 18. A self-proclaimed “girls’ girl,” she makes fast friends, but some of the women question her choices and motives.
Jennifer Pedranti
Jennifer told Bravo Insider backstage that she had sent a photo of her dress to Carmella ahead of the time who said she looked “like a bridesmaid.”
“You know what? Tis the season. Ryan [Boyajian] and I need to get married. I’m going with happy bridesmaid,” she said.
Tamra Judge
Dress: LAPOINTE; Jewelry: Mejuri, Jennifer Fisher, Lady Grey; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Fashion Stylist: Isabelle Sabel; Makeup Artist: Karina Morales; Hairstylist: Christina Smallwood
When deciding on her “coral, sheer, cut-out, long sleeve, high-slit dress,” as she described it backstage, Tamra told Bravo Insider via email that she was going for a “high-end pool party” vibe.
Vicki Gunvalson
Dress: Custom Maison Tai; Jewelry: Shaneli; Shoes: Rene Caovilla; Fashion stylist: Modesto Abreu; Makeup artist: Devon Duff; Hairstylist: Angel Gonzolez
“We were inspired by a Nicole Kidman look and wanted to give the look a fresh pool and beach theme but make it couture!” Vicki noted via email.
Shannon Storms Beador
She told Bravo Insider that “for the first time” in 12 years, she wore a long dress to the reunion. “I tried probably 20 dresses, and it’s not the normal thing I’d wear, so I am excited to do something different and new,” she said of her hot pink, long-sleeved dress.
Emily Simpson
Dress: Silvia Tcherassi; Jewelry: Bella Leigh Jewelry; Shoes: Gianvito Rossi; Makeup Artist: Jay Gonzalo; Hairstylist: Chris Martin
Emily shared via email that she wanted to look like she “effortlessly [showed] up at the resort pool looking like this with three kids.”
Gina Kirschenheiter
Gina explained to Bravo Insider that she loved her RHOC Season 19 reunion dress, and wanted to bring the same energy for Season 20. “This year I’m hoping we stay elevated,” she added. “Today, I’m wearing the color of the season, deep purple… And I’m going with Grecian vibes.”
Carmella Garcia wearing Club L. London
Heather Dubrow
Dress: Gaurav Gupta; Jewelry: Jennifer Karimi and Martin Katz; Shoes: Jimmy Choo; Fashion Stylist: Roberto Cardenez; Hairstylist: Florido; Manicure: Brittney Boyce
Heather told Bravo Insider via email that she was channeling “Hollywood glamour” with her red dress. “This year I think I did well. It is sculptural. It is really beautiful,” she added backstage at the reunion. “I love this dress. I’m wearing Jimmy Choo shoes, and I’m feeling good.”
Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Shannon Storms Beador, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Jennifer Pedranti, Carmella Garcia
(Photos by: Martha Galvan/Bravo)
