One of the main reasons this Housewife left the show is because of her whole day and the wrongful death lawsuit he is facing.

There will be a ton of celebrity cult stuff in the news and the spotlight would have been right on her.

Rebecca Minkoff

Real Housewives of New York City

Scientology

Rebecca Minkoff joined RHONY to boost her brand—but left in a Scientology storm

Rebecca Minkoff’s short-lived run on The Real Housewives of New York City left viewers with more questions than connections. The famed fashion designer, 43, seemed distant throughout her time on the show—avoiding drama, dodging deep conversations, and failing to build authentic friendships with the other women.

Though she claimed to be “totally open” about her life, Minkoff shut down any attempts to discuss her controversial faith—Scientology. Her family, including brother Uri and father Dr. David Minkoff, have donated over $5 million to the Church and received the high-status “Diamond Meritorious” honor. But that’s not all—Dr. Minkoff has been named in multiple lawsuits related to the deaths of high-level Scientologists, including Lisa McPherson and Whitney Mills, sparking even more scrutiny.

Despite the intense public interest, Minkoff remained tight-lipped about her beliefs, brushing off questions as disrespectful. Co-stars and viewers alike were frustrated, especially after photos of her smiling with convicted rapist and Scientologist Danny Masterson resurfaced, and she was listed as an arbitrator in a lawsuit involving the church.

Behind the scenes, it became clear that Minkoff had a different motive for joining RHONY altogether. She openly admitted in interviews that her true goal was to promote her fashion label, which had taken a major hit during the pandemic. “It’s good for business, it’s good for brand building,” she said—going as far as plugging her book Fearless and trying to orchestrate fake feuds for the cameras.

But her attempts at stirring interest, including a failed pregnancy prank and awkward pitch for a pretend fashion rivalry, fell flat. Instead of securing her place as a fan favorite, Rebecca’s presence felt more like a marketing campaign.

With her exit from the show, viewers are left with lingering doubts. Was she ever there for the drama, or just the dollars?