The Real Housewives Of New York City: The Best Mother-Daughter Duos
The women of The Real Housewives of New York City wouldn't be who they are without the support of their daughters. Both on-screen and off, RHONY offspring are considered better versions of their mothers by fans of the series. These young women keep their reality star moms in check, especially when there's drama in the Big Apple.
On RHONY, the housewives have all been through similar issues. The ladies endured divorce, the deaths of their spouses and boyfriends, public legal battles, and repercussions from the reality TV spotlight. These daughters stood by their mothers' sides, no matter what, even when the storylines escalated.
Most RHONY daughters are only children, so they tend to build very strong bonds with their moms. The women want the best for their daughters, whether it's getting them into the best schools or throwing them elaborate birthday parties. It doesn't seem like fame has affected the girls, who seem to live fairly normal lives. Now, it's time to look at the best mother-daughter duos from the RHONY franchise.
Jill Zarin's daughter Allyson Shapiro has come a long way since RHONY season 1 when she answered prank phone calls at Zarin Fabrics as a teenager. Ally was there for Jill when her husband Bobby Zarin passed away in 2018. She gets along well with Jill's new boyfriend, Gary Brody. Jill and Ally are closer than ever and split their time between New York and Florida. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they started a mask business together called "Jill and Ally." The successful venture has expanded into apparel, candles, and accessories.
Bethenny Frankel and her 11-year-old daughter Bryn Hoppy are best friends. Bethenny fought for Bryn in the ongoing custody battle with her father, Jason Hoppy. The Skinnygirl founder and her mini-me frequently post about their adventures on Bethenny's Instagram. Their most recent adventure was a trip to Aspen for the holidays. Bethenny and Bryn had a blast visiting different restaurants and participating in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
In the early seasons of RHONY, Ramona Singer always embarrassed her daughter, Avery Singer. Ramona acted like a "cool mom" by dressing younger and taking Avery's friends to a hair salon before their school dance. The blondes are like two peas in a pod and Avery enjoys giving her mom important advice. The housewife's daughter is now 25 years old and recently moved to Chicago. Avery's LinkedIn page says that she works remotely at Cameo. When she isn't working, Avery visits Ramona and her father Mario Singer in Palm Beach, Florida.
Victoria de Lesseps is Luann de Lesseps' oldest child with ex-husband Count Alexandre de Lesseps. The RHONY daughter grew up on the show and had her Sweet 16 on season 4. Victoria is an artist and has displayed her work around the country. In RHONY season 13, she supported Luann's sobriety and even decided to abstain from drinking herself. In 2015, Luann's daughter paid tribute to her mom's cabaret career by being her backup singer on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen for her song, "Girl Code."
When Dorinda Medley joined RHONY in season 7, her daughter Hannah Lynch didn't approve of her boyfriend, John Mahdessian. The 28-year-old warmed up to him over time, but Dorinda officially split from the Madame Paulette owner in 2020. Dorinda and Hannah have a great relationship, especially since Dorinda has been through so much loss in her life. Hannah chose to remain private on social media and didn't film as many scenes with her mom towards the end of her time on RHONY. The former housewife wrote about her daughter in the memoir, "Make It Nice."
The daughters of The Real Housewives of New York City are growing up, but they still cherish their mother-daughter relationships. Fans of the show love seeing the softer sides of the housewives when they interact with their kids. RHONY alums post about their daughters on social media and write about them in books. Also, Bravo fans can keep tabs on their families and see the Real Housewives' daughters thrive outside of reality TV.