Real-Life Love
Bethenny Frankel Shares Update on Her Relationship Status
The Real Housewives of New York alum Bethenny Frankel constantly talks about the latest beauty trends or her (very tasty) snacking tips, but what about her love life?
Frankel prefers to be low-key about her relationships, but there was a key development on November 23. The entrepreneur gave fans a rare glimpse into her romantic life.
She went Instagram official with her new boyfriend, Tom Villante! The 54-year-old shared a cute video of Villante building a fire in the background as she cuddled up on the couch. “POV: he buys you a luxury heated throw and builds a fire while you sip an overpriced latte,” she wrote over the video. The Skinnygirl founder captioned the video, “Because #imworthit. #andmyman #thankyoutomyman #weekend.”
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Speculation began stirring when Frankel and Villante stepped out in Santa Monica, California, in September. In early November, Frankel and Villante had a date night out at the New York City premiere of Yellowstone Season 5B. They didn’t walk the red carpet as a couple, but they were pictured together at the party.
Villante is a power player in the business world. He is the chairman and co-founder of Yapstone, a payment processing plan company.
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It’s unclear when Frankel and Villante’s relationship began. Her new romance comes six months after she split from ex-fiancé Paul Bernon. They ended their relationship after six years of dating.
Frankel opened up about her dating adventures in a July 2024 TikTok video. She chronicled getting dressed up for a date, but she saw the guy on the street before she was supposed to meet him and decided not to go. “The guy’s not my type,” she said.
Her daughter, Bryn, tried to get her mom to just go on the date, but Frankel’s mind was made up. Instead of meeting the guy, Frankel and her daughter went to try a new restaurant. “It’s my adventure era,” she added.
