Bethenny Frankel’s Shade Sparks Reaction from New Netflix Cast
The world of reality television is no stranger to a little friendly fire, but when a veteran like Bethenny Frankel takes aim at a new show, people listen. Frankel recently made headlines by referring to the cast of Netflix’s upcoming series, “Members Only: Palm Beach,” as “Walmart Birkins”—a not-so-subtle dig at their perceived status compared to the elite, Hermès-carrying socialites of other franchises.
Now, the stars of the new show are having their say. Breakout cast member Rosalyn Yellin addressed Frankel’s comment head-on in a recent interview. With a mix of confidence and defiance, Yellin told “VRT,” “She’s talking about it. The country can talk about it … people can talk about it. Go on, let’s hear it.”
Her response suggests the cast is unfazed by the criticism and perhaps even welcomes the attention. In the high-stakes game of reality TV, any publicity can be good publicity, and a feud with a well-known figure like Frankel is sure to draw more eyes to the Netflix series when it premieres.
What’s in a Nickname?
The term “Walmart Birkin” is a loaded one. A Birkin bag by Hermès is one of the ultimate symbols of luxury, wealth, and exclusivity, often with waitlists and price tags reaching tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. By contrast, “Walmart” represents accessibility and mass-market appeal. Frankel’s quip implies that the “Members Only” cast is a more accessible, perhaps less rarefied, version of the high-society reality stars viewers are used to.
Whether this is a critique or simply an observation is up for debate. However, Yellin’s reaction frames it as mere chatter—background noise that the cast is happy to let play out as they step into the spotlight.
A New Era for Palm Beach Drama
“Members Only: Palm Beach” promises to pull back the curtain on the exclusive enclave of Palm Beach, Florida, a longtime haven for the ultra-wealthy. The series is poised to showcase the lavish lifestyles, intricate social hierarchies, and inevitable conflicts that arise in such a rarified environment.
Frankel’s comment, whether intended as dismissive or not, has successfully ignited conversation around the show before a single episode has aired. It sets the stage for the new cast to either lean into the “accessible” label or work fiercely to prove their elite bona fides. Based on Rosalyn Yellin’s unfiltered response, viewers can likely expect the cast to be unapologetically themselves, ready to generate their own drama without needing validation from reality TV’s established royalty.
As the premiere date approaches, all eyes will be on Palm Beach to see if this new crew lives up to the hype, defies the “Walmart” comparison, or simply creates a new kind of luxury spectacle altogether.
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