Bravolebs don’t do anything lightly. No matter what they celebrate, each reality TV star goes above and beyond for the special birthday. Sometimes, the festivity is a major hit; other times, the party is a humongous failure complete with drama. Whatever happens, usually, viewers still wish they had been given an invite! Here are some of the best Bravo birthdays to date.
Birthday girl, Karen Huger’s triple 20
You knew the Grande Dame of the Real Housewives of Potomac would throw a show-stopper. In the past, Karen Huger has gone all out for her parties and vow renewals. So why would turning 60 be any different? The ladies all traveled to Austin, Texas, where they were asked to paint a picture of Karen’s private parts. I can’t imagine this is what the mother of two envisioned for her big day. During the birthday dinner, Gizelle Bryant surprised everyone by giving Karen a lap dance, which needed a bit of work.
But the big celebration came in the form of a Roaring 20s theme. She had a black, gold, and white birthday cake and rented a huge hall. She lined the tables with candelabra floral arrangements and stunned in a bodysuit. Needless to say, the women won’t be able to top a 60th party quite like this.
Happy Birthday to Amanda Batula: Dirty 30
I’ve thought long and hard about what I’d wear to Amanda Batula’s 90s-themed birthday party at the Summer House. And I’ve come up with my all-time favorite outfit that I did, in fact, wear in 1998. The only choice would be my OshKosh B’gosh denim overalls with a short-sleeved striped black, white, and red turtleneck. Amanda’s party looked amazing as the gang banded together to throw one hell of a house party. Amanda was showered with gifts, including a pogo stick from Lindsay Hubbard and a donation to Waldo’s Rescue Pen from Luke Gulbranson.
But Kyle Cooke dropped the ball and didn’t buy his wife a present. Well, no birthday is perfect. Amanda still had a great time as she danced away and drank Loverboy. Kyle made an extremely emotional toast in honor of the love of his life, which won him back some brownie points. Frankly, this is what I want for my next birthday, so let’s make it happen!
Ramona Singer throws a fit on her birthday
Ramona Singer has always kept her head above the rest of the Real Housewives of New York cast. During 2020, she threw herself a lavish birthday party, but even a Gucci bag gifted to her couldn’t save the night from going down the tubes. I’m sure she would have rather spent her time in Mar-a-Lago, but alas, she had to deal with Leah Mcsweeney and Sonja Morgan raging. I don’t think a lot of the RHONY wives gave a damn that it was the Singer Stinger’s birthday, as she had been a thorn in their side for years.
Sonja and Leah let off some steam while making sure to embarrass their friend at the same time. As Leah humped the guests and hiked her dress up, Ramona lost her cool. She told Leah, “You have a run in your stocking. It doesn’t look good.” But really, Ramona was just showing her age as she yelled, “Get the producers here. Shut it down! Cameras down. Done!” Ramona was fuming as Sonja stomped all over a glass mirror.
Kyle Cooke’s midlife crisis birthday celebration
Even though Kyle might have failed Amanda’s 30th, the graphic designer came through for her husband on his 40th. Amanda knew exactly what her man wanted and threw him a cowboy-themed party complete with assless chaps. It was then we learned that Kyle has no hiney. He was able to sport his beloved mullet and a handlebar mustache. In the epic episode, Kyle shared, “I kinda wanna go into my 40s with a bang.” The party has inflatables, Western balloons, and LOCASH headlining.
Amanda even hoped that this party would be the last time he wore a mullet. She shared in her confessional, “Kyle’s 2020 New Year’s Resolution was to grow a mullet for his 40th birthday, and now that we’re here, I’m hoping that, you know, part of his growing up and maturity will be to cut it. But God knows I can’t ask for Kyle to grow up or become more mature or change anyway, and I’ve accepted that. So, if we’re stuck with the mullet, we’re stuck with the mullet.”
Queen Victoria: Real Housewives of Orange County alum
Viewers were cordially invited to Vicki Gunvalson’s Marie Antoinette-themed tea party. The outdoor garden part was over the top. While Shannon Beador, Tamra Judge, and the guest of honor wore traditional court dresses, others showed up in sexy Mad Hatter costumes. The Tres Amigas rolled up in a horse-drawn carriage straight out of Cinderella. However, the conversation was lacking as Gina Kirschenheiter and Braunwyn Windham Burke were in a fight. Gina finally snapped, “I’m not talking about your kids! It’s not about you, Braunwyn!” adding, “Happy birthday, Queen Victoria.”
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