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New BFFs: Real Housewives Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon

Posted by lulu and moxleys mom on June 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm

119336391 300x225 New BFFs: Real Housewives Jill Zarin and Kelly BensimonJill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon, the most controversial and disliked cast members on Season 3 of the Real Housewives of New York City, are bonding lately, and sending each other bizarre cute little notes about their friendship via Twitter. Along with posting this photo, Kelly wrote: “I loved lunch at World pie. I admire our friendship so much.” Right. These two seemingly might not have much in common: Their children are not the same age; Jill is married while Kelly is single; Jill can complete a thought and Kelly can’t. But they have something FAR more important: a similar mission and common enemy.

Having both been rejected in one form or another by their fellow cast mates in St. John, and both having battled public feuds with Bethenny Frankel, Jill and Kelly are united under one team to be cast in Season 4.  Seriously, I would guess 90 percent of their conversation revolves around Bethenny, RHONY and their perceived snubs. (And I use the word “conversation” loosely — remember, Kelly is part of the equation.)

And can I admit something here? I WANT these two to be part of Season 4.  Why not? First of all, I don’t dislike Jill unlike the rest of the RHONY-watching planet. And second, what’s RHONY If not full of drama with a hint of mental illness?

So what do you think? Are these two really friends or is it just for publicity and self-promotion?

Photo: Twitter

 New BFFs: Real Housewives Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon

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[...] I get it now.  And I’m referring to why Real Housewives Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon have become fast best friends. How do I say this not entirely unkindly… they are not the sharpest knives in the New York [...]

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Will Real Housewives of New York Lose Viewers With Kelly Bensimon Returning? | Famecrawler commented on Aug 24 10 at 4:01 pm

Real Housewives, real psychological issues? Judge for yourself.
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angelofdevs commented on Jun 22 10 at 6:14 pm

Kelly is my favorite, Ramona is my least favorite, cannot stand Ramona.

janis commented on Jun 22 10 at 7:07 pm

no thank you i pass.

jennifer commented on Jun 22 10 at 7:08 pm

Kelly has no clue. Jill is only doing it for the press which seems like her BFF lately. One other thing, neither has a friend anymore so Jill is stuck with loney tunes herself. Poor thing.

bjnurse commented on Jun 22 10 at 8:39 pm

I think Jill & Kelly would be smart to leave the show after the last season. I believe they got thrown under the bus by Bravo & Used-
To-Be-Cute-Clever-Andy in their search for ratings & investment in the new show, BGM. Regardless, I won’t be watching. Had my fill of hideous, ugly behavior (talking to you Jaws Frankel). Ramoner is drunk & menopausal. Alex is, well, a terrible actress. The others aren’t so interesting. Someone pointed out that Bravo is owned by NBC which explains all the Beth appearances on morning shows & media blurbs in Celebrawhore mags. IMO, all the HW shows have become disgusting but BFrankel makes all the others look like total amateurs. I’ll never get over B trapping Jason into marriage by getting pregnant.

Sammy commented on Jun 22 10 at 9:08 pm

yI’d be happy if neither came back. I espec ially hope Kelly doesn’t come back. Watching her breakdown on t.v. really is exploiting mental illness. It wouldn’t be fair to her castmates who don’t know how far she’ll go when she flips. Don’t forget Kelly has already been charged with assault. Also Kelly has kids and now all of their friends know that Bensimon isn’t stable. ‘Got to be rmbarrasing for the kids.

bethie commented on Jun 22 10 at 9:14 pm

Bravo knows these two idiots aren’t going to generate that many raitings. Everyone moved onto the RHONJ. Let’s hope they replace the cast for a new start

Myki commented on Jun 22 10 at 10:03 pm

Bravo knows these two idiots aren’t going to generate that many raitings. Everyone moved onto the RHONJ. Let’s hope they replace the cast for a new start

Myki commented on Jun 22 10 at 10:04 pm

I really think Bravo would be crazy to put Kelly back on…..she is a loose cannon and who knows what she could do! Totally crazy…I would not watch RHONY if Jill and Kelly were back on!!!!!!!! Kelly is the most frustrating person to watch and Jill is just pure evil!!!!!!!!!!

Charlie commented on Jun 22 10 at 10:27 pm

If I never see Kelly on TV again it would be a relief.

Leslie commented on Jun 23 10 at 12:22 am

Jill is taking advantage of Kelly to get positive PR in her own pocket. Reprehensible!

Jacqueline commented on Jun 23 10 at 1:06 am

Don’t kid yourselves folks, reality TV sells and sells big if have a hit. Hence the many spin-offs from RHOOC including multiple reunion shows for each season and we all tune in. Bravo / NBC Universal shouldn’t bring Kelly back because she’s crazy? Crazy sells and Kelly has said so herself. Jill and Kelly are just trying to figure out how to use the show as a vehicle to their next career; Bethany has her own show and a drink mix, LuAnn is selling singles on iTunes and books on Amazon, Ramona has a jewlery line that is sold on a 7/24 shopping network. We’re talking bankable bucks for these 3 housewives. Jill is an original RHONYC but hasn’t found that next big thing. Yes, there is a book with her sister and mother but she needs to leverage the show like the other housewives. Kelly needs the same but Kelly’s inability to engage in coherent, adult conversations will limit her options and opportunities. Next year could end up being quite boring since their arch enemy will have moved on, unfortunately boring doesn’t sell.

Jillian commented on Jun 23 10 at 2:04 am

Like many viewers commented… Jill only appeared to make up with Bethenny because she started to look bad. She really didn’t mean it
and like Bethenny said, Jill just wanted to slay her which is what she is doing now through media. Kelly is no substitute for Bethenny and Jill knows it. People who step out of line (Jill’s perception) will pay. “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” As Jill likes to be alfa dog and life coach (and yenta) good luck to molding her new protege. Bravo, please take her off the air already!

shirley Hall commented on Jun 23 10 at 8:06 am

I guess Kelly is the new “underdog”.

M.E. commented on Jun 23 10 at 8:23 am

Jill did not post the pic and write that comment, KELLY did. It would help if the ‘news’ was actually posted correctly to give you any semblance of credibility.

serjen commented on Jun 23 10 at 8:27 am

Kelly isn’t mildly insane she is genuinely certifiable, and dangerous. Just ask the man she assaulted. I don’t find her entertaining in the least and I don’t want to see her come back. She needs to be medicated and seek treatment for her serious mental problems. Jill’s a garden-variety narcissistic bitch. Nothing new to see there.

MelodyG commented on Jun 23 10 at 8:59 am

I have been watching RHONYC since the start and by far, its my favorite. While I actually enjoy the banter intelligent quips that come from Bethanny I was quite surprised that Kelly was treated so badly on the trip. I think the women on scary island would have been more credible and had much more sympathy if they just treated Kelly fairly, regardless of her somewhat off the wall commentary and “Kellyisms” the newest housewife certainly found a way to work around it all. She appeared the most sympathetic and I actually admired how she handled the situation. As for Jill & Kelly being BFF’s, Kelly was never really accepted from the start of her appearance on the show. She’s not crazy and it seems that she is pretty sweet, she’s just rolled up into one gorgeous knock out beauty, so all of us are looking for there to be at least one thing wrong with her… right? She has accomplished alot in her life, I think she just hasn’t been so proficient in identifying what she is going to be” on the show, so its hard for people to pigeon hole her into one little finely wrapped box. By far the one who really got on my nerves and I would prefer not to watch her, was Alex! Ramona was always my least favorite, but Alex could have chosen the entire mess with Jill and Bethanny better. She is just like Jill adding fuel to the fire and she knows it. She’s annoyed me. There is never any excuse for poor choice in decisions and I sort of thought Alex was above all of that. Now I know she is just one big phony… Although, self professed, I am not Myriah Carey, Luann always seems to be pretty level headed. Guys, come on, Jill is simply trying to fix people… I think she needs to get her own show and address people with body image problems and do make overs, etc… I think she would feel like she has something she is contributing towards…

Patricia commented on Jun 23 10 at 9:05 am

Serjen — You’re right, Kelly posted the pic, and I updated accordingly. Thanks!

Lulu and Moxleys Mom commented on Jun 23 10 at 9:42 am

Jill and Kelly are closer to the same level of consciousness. Jill is evil and narcissistic, and Kelly is crazy and narcissistic. Their newfound mission will be to join forces. It’s what evil/unconsciousness does…it looks for more gang members to bully others. Kelly is a perfect target to be brainwashed by someone like Jill. Think about it.

Phillip commented on Jun 23 10 at 10:43 am

I like both Kelly and Jill better than Bethnenny and Alex. ALex is a wast of space.

Deborah commented on Jun 23 10 at 11:30 am

Kelly admires Jill? She values the friendship? Jill left her at the airport after having been told that Kelly needed to see and talk to someone.

They got each other by default. Jill is enemy number one, and Kelly is nuts 101. They are jealous of Bethenny and think if they act buddy buddy Bethenny will get jealous. LOL!! Puh-lease! She has friends, family, hubby, a show, new book, smashing paychecks now so she has no reason to envy those two.

MommyFrazzled commented on Jun 23 10 at 11:30 am

Doesn’t matter what Beth has,it’s obviously still not enuff attention. As exhibited by her behavior. She is disturbed. She says the most horrible things about friends/coworkers/anyone & extremely inappropriate. At 39 or 40 traps a man into marrying her by getting pregnant, complains about her appearance the entire time, has a preemie then leaves it w/ a nanny, never missing a chance, thru all that, to make more nasty comments in the press. Not everyone can stand the hateful remarks & behavior of BFrankel. Everyone, including baby & husband are props to B. Sad, sad, sad.

Sammy commented on Jun 23 10 at 1:32 pm

I use to think that Kelly was either on drugs (meth) or had a serious mental health disorder. But I’ve changed my mind. I thik Kelly is just really dumb. I want Kelly back next season just to watch and laugh at her. Come’on Lemons! I still lol when I think of that.

Jill is a media ho plain and simple she’d do and agree to anything just to be on TV. She’s a spiteful jealous mean spirited person with no real redeeming qualities.

Beautiful Alex will just have to continue to point out the facts to Jill when Jill starts denying and spinning her horrendous tales.

Lilith Fair commented on Jun 23 10 at 2:11 pm

Lord! Is Jill still hiring people to post comments even with the season over? I guess she feels she has to do that so maybe Andy Cohen will read them and think that everyone is not tired of Jill and Kelly but I hope he is smart enough to know that out of all these comments there were only 4-5 that were written by her minions! If Kelly and Jill are back, I won’t watch!!!!

22candy61 commented on Jun 23 10 at 2:48 pm

AngelatDevs–SO sick of seeing you spam every blog with your stupid site that you aren’t even qualified to give diagnoses on. Go way!

Anita Vacation commented on Jun 23 10 at 3:23 pm

Do NOT bring back Kelly! She makes us all feel uncomfortable. nothing entertaining there–and I won’t watch if she comes back. Bring back Bethenny, Alex, Ramona and ESPECIALLY Sonja!

Anita Vacation commented on Jun 23 10 at 3:25 pm

It’s all for self promotion. Kind of “like” “media whoores”.

Whocares commented on Jun 23 10 at 5:04 pm

Myki is right, everyone has moved on to RHWONJ, no one cares about Jill or Kelly anymore, they are pathetic old news. Without Bethenny the next season of NY is going to be a big snooze, so no one cares.

Imelda commented on Jun 23 10 at 5:05 pm

I think they should keep Kelly. I’m looking forward to the physical violence and the press conference should would have outside the mental institution before she is bussed to the nearby jail. It’s drama and so what if she breaks down on TV…she doesn’t seem to care that she is crazy…that can be Kelly’s REAL public service announcement to the world.

Heather commented on Jun 23 10 at 7:15 pm

Okay, now I’m starting to see the conspiracy and I don’t even believe in conspiracy theories. Bravo is banking on Behenny and her new show and they and BF have the press under their thumbs. Why is this article dedicated to hating on Kelly and Jill. It scares me that so many people don’t see how Kelly was hung out to dry and Jill was villified for ratings. Is Kelly a ditz? Yes. So what, big deal. Is Jill a meddler? Yup! So what, big deal! BF was rabid all last season and no one says a thing. She aired LuAnn’s personal marriage woes on air and barely apologized to her for it at the reunion. BF is a bully and she had/has all of these women scared because of her close relationship with queens at Page 6 and queens at Bravo.

INAnyc commented on Jun 23 10 at 7:39 pm

Jill is not a nice person. She is manipulative and her underhanded ways do not go unnoticed. She just wants publicity, but is upset that the publicity is bad. Oh, well! Kelly is either mentally ill or doing drugs. I feel bad for her children.

jamie commented on Jun 23 10 at 10:07 pm

i found a site that shows what each one of these ladies are worth…
i mean net worth!!!
they fall in this order;
jill (bobbys’ family money)
sonja (old may flower money)
ramoma (her money-retail sales-jewelry-skin care)
bethenny (very much her money-chef-martha stewart app.-books-drink)
kelly (satchels of gold means dirty old man balls money)
luann (vieil homme, count-less and worth-less)
alex (hard working in brooklyn money)
but what will surprise you is only ramona, bethenny and alex are they only ones that did not married/divorce old men for money but made it themselves.
i also checked out the jersey girls from rhonj…
the biggest shock there is what that kim g., that lady danielle hangs with, isn’t worth…
carol (husband family business)
dina (husband family business plus worked herself)
jacqueline (husband, husband, husband)
teresa (can someone please exxplain bank ruptcy to me and what in the heck is a fresh start spend like crazy)
danielle (whatever/married/divorced/nite stand prositution *****/drug sales/kid napping/extortion/stripper/sex tapes/crappy book and plu-eeze do not sing b***h)
kim g. (whos’ bentley is she riding around in)
celebrities net worth.com
you can put in any of their names for some cheap giggles and laughs…
(o.m.g.)

zero milligrams (o.m.g.) commented on Jun 23 10 at 10:15 pm

Moved on to NJ? Are you kidding? Everyone is watching NY, and I find NJ soooo boooring. Nothing happens! They have no lives. All they do is talk about Danielle, and I find her boring.

Jill- extremely selfish and bossy with a mean, sneaky streak.
Luann- yawn. Contradictory, condescending, not self aware.
Bethenny- smart, funny, guarded, honest.
Alex- quirky, honest, loyal, tad goofy, insecure.
Ramona- obnoxious, goofy, wants to improve, self-absorbed.
Sonya- grounded, loyal, sensible, sensual,fun.
Kelly- oh my gosh…..no words. Alien?

Penepan commented on Jun 24 10 at 12:23 am

I LOVE JILL ZARIN

Brian commented on Jun 24 10 at 5:36 am

zero, you’re wrong about Ramona re: income. She used her husband’s money to start her biz & to prop it up until her boost from Bravo’s free advertising (translation: constant annoying on-air referrals).
Betheny–now there’s the big mystery. How much $$ from the parents she so despises & how much borrowed from ‘friends’? Someday it will come out what a liar she is. I bet she ‘borrowed’ from Zarins. Maybe now that she has her own show lawsuits will be filed & no doubt from a surprising variety of people.
As for Sonja, did you know she has her own production company?
And do you not think wives/mothers who don’t work outside the home deserve compensation? Shame on you!

Sammy commented on Jun 24 10 at 8:59 am

I do NOT want to see either of these reprehensible women on next season’s RHONY. They are horrible, nasty and wholly dishonest. They need to slink back into the obscurity they deserve.

LittleMe commented on Jun 24 10 at 5:43 pm

I HATE JILL ZARIN!

And yes, I do want to see her back for season 4. Her machinations are so unintelligent. She is just such a joke and so much fun to rag on.

And she will bring more of her evil nonsense to another season quite simply because she cannot help herself. She is so married to this show. She would die for this show and we want to watch.

ihatejillzarin commented on Jun 25 10 at 8:57 am

I think all the Ny Housewives are great. I enjoy each ones different personalities. All are fun and make me laugh with I could visit them all and New York and Hamptons. Since I live on the west coast it is great fun to see how the east coasters live. Enjoy the big city views too. Love Sonya house.

holly commented on Jun 25 10 at 7:35 pm

Let’s face it, Kelly and Jill are the worst HW’s but people like to watch dysfunctional, insane people so they sold the show. But…………..Kelly asked for anything negative she got on scary island. She baited Bethenny and was rude, obnoxious and nuts the entire time. Whatever she gets she asks for. If Jill is her good friend she would encourage to seek help before we either hurts someone or herself. Delusional only covers a small part of her dyfunction. Now why are children services not checking her home to make sure her children are safe is beyond me. If they lived in a trailer park they would be taken away. LuAnn acted much better this yr without all the snobbery. I was proud of Alex for finally taking a stand and not letting these manhattenites walk all over her. Bethenny is real. She says what is on her mnd and you always know where you stand with her. Love the new housewife Sonia but her insecurities are already surfacing. Once the other pick up on that she will be shark bait for all of them but Alex. Ramona acted so much better but she is still a work in progress.

Linda505 commented on Jun 26 10 at 9:09 am

I cannot stand either one of these women. This show was supposed to be fun. I don’t want to watch Jill, a high school bully circling her wagons with her cohorts or crazy Kelly zooming off into space every few minutes while complaining about all the things she said happened that really didn’t happen. They deserve each other. Kick them off and let’s see how far their friendship goes. Bethenny says she won’t go back on unless there is a cast change. Who can blame her? Jealous Jill came out this season with her guns blazing and managed to drag the whole cast into a war. That is not the kind of drama I can appreciate. I would much rather watch Bethenny than those crazy idiots that are trying to lead everyone around by their nose.

ripper commented on Jun 27 10 at 12:08 am

Keep Jill, ditch Kelly. I don’t like watching stupid people and her brain clearly isn’t working.

shannon commented on Jun 28 10 at 12:38 pm

Who is perfect? All these ladies show us NYC and have allowed us in private lives.They are who they are-(with the exception of the poor acting of Alex and Simon) I do think they could be casted in a second for a low budget 60′s porn knock-off. The sell sell sell – buy my stuff is a little over the top-unless you need to shop.Now I am lowering myself to judging. If it is good-leave it alone.Enjoy.

kk commented on Jul 03 10 at 2:59 pm

We rant and complain about the show, and yet we look forward to the next season. I have never felt the need to write about a show as I feel with these Housewives..regardless if it is NYC or NJ housewives. NJ drinks way too much and everything is about Danielle…if you hate somebody this much why keep bringing up her name unless you are told by Bravo to do it. There is no substance to their lives anyway. but again…we, the public..we sit there and watch it. Go figure!

H Miro commented on Jul 04 10 at 6:29 pm

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