From soaps to horror, these reality stars have acting credits that may surprise you!
There’s no denying that the Real Housewives franchise on Bravo is as entertaining as it gets. From the expensive clothes, massive homes and fancy cars to the drama that pulls us in episode after episode, the women who make up these casts know how to bring it—and some even have a few other on-screen credits lining their resume. From actual housewives who started off as actresses before making their way onto the Bravo scene to those who have forayed into the acting scene after their Real Housewives rise to fame, take a look at a few of our favorite housewives who are leaving their Hollywood mark.
Kyle Richards—The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills![Kyle Richards, 2024]()
Before joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards was an extremely successful actress with blockbusters lining her resume. You might remember her as a youngster on Little House on the Prairie, but most recall her role in the 1978 film Halloween. Some of her other credits include the series Down to Earth, ER, and Days of Our Lives, and in recent years, she reprised her original Halloween role in Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022).
Eileen Davidson—The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills![Eileen Davidson, 2024]()
Eileen Davidson dominated the soap scene before heading to reality television. From the 90s to present day, she’s acted in soaps such as Santa Barbara, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. She even took home two Daytime Emmy Awards—one for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Days of Our Lives and another for The Young and the Restless.
Heather Dubrow—The Real Housewives of Orange County![Heather Dubrow, 2024]()
Heather Dubrow made her Orange County debut in 2012, but before that, she could be seen on everything from The Bold and the Beautiful, Married…With Children, Life with Roger, Jenny, Stark Raving Mad to That’s Life. After joining the reality series, some of her acting credits include Sequestered and Young & Hungry.
Kenya Moore—The Real Housewives of Atlanta![Kenya Moore, 2024]()
Not only did Kenya Moore take home Miss USA in 1993 prior to her role in the Real Housewives franchise, but the 53-year-old also could be seen on series like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, The Steve Harvey Show, The Jamie Foxx Show and more. After Real Housewives of Atlanta, her credits include Abducted Off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story (2024).
NeNe Leakes—The Real Housewives of Atlanta ![NeNe Leakes, 2022]()
Leakes didn’t foray into the acting world until after making her reality television debut, but since then, she could be seen in shows like The New Normal, Glee, Dynasty and films like Hunting Housewives (2024)
Garcelle Beauvais—The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Aside from early roles on Miami Vice, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, The Jamie Foxx Show and NYPD Blue, Garcelle Beauvais has continued her acting career in recent days, seen in Tempted by Love: A Terry McMillan Presentation (2024) and series like The Real Murders of Los Angeles and The Other Black Girl, to name a few.
Lisa Rinna—The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills![Lisa Rinna, 2024]()
Lisa Rinna is another member of the Real Housewives crew that found fame in the soap opera sphere, known for her work on shows like Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives, but those are only a small fraction of her resume. These days, she can be seen in series like Lopez vs. Lopez, So Help Me Todd, American Horror Stories and many more.
Denise Richards—The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills![Denise Richards, 2023]()
Some of Denise Richards’ most notable roles include Wild Things (1998) and Starship Troopers (1997), but her resume also includes The Bold and the Beautiful, Blue Mountain State, Twisted and much more.
