Emily Simpson is a current main cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Casting[]
Simpson joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in its thirteenth season. She has since starred as a 'Housewife' in seven seasons and is continuing to star in the show’s upcoming nineteenth season; which premieres on: July 10, 2025.
Synopsis[]
The Real Housewives of Orange County[]
Season 13[]
Emily is an Ohio native who came from nothing, working to become an attorney and party planner. She’s constantly busy and with three kids of her own all under five years old – a Daughter named Annabelle and Twin Sons, Luke and Keller – as well as two Step-Daughters from her Husband, Shane’s, previous marriage, so she’s struggling to figure out what’s next.
Season 14[]
During her sophomore season, Emily is picking up the household load, caring for her kids and step-kids as Shane is busy studying for the California Bar exam. They are nearing their ten-year wedding anniversary and are facing some ups and downs in the process.
Season 15[]
To Be Completed.
Season 16[]
Emily returns with a renewed look after a couple plastic surgeries – a new jawline and bustline. With Shane busy working after finally passing the bar, Emily finds herself with more time on her hands to dedicate to her Daughter, Annabelle's. upcoming Mormon baptism and to helping wrongly convicted individuals in the justice system. Forever inquisitive, Emily often inserts herself in the middle of conflicts but is also accused of being an instigator when she asks Noella about her looming divorce.
Season 17[]
To Be Completed.
Season 18[]
To Be Completed.
Season 19[]
Emily Simpson takes on one of the biggest challenges of her life when one of her Sons is diagnosed with a rare medical condition. Emotionally drained, Emily has a hard time making the space to mend things with Katie, after losing her trust last season. Emily’s loyalty is tested when her friend, Gretchen, enters the group and causes issues with her friendship with Tamra.[1]
Storylines[]
Season 13[]
Emily introduces viewers to her life as a mother-of-three, to Annabelle, Luke and Keller, as a Wife to Husband, Shane and as a practicing lawyer plus party planner. She showcases her disagreements with Shane as he attempts to take the bar exam which he has been putting off for a while now but also the ups as they celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary.
Season 14[]
Shane is finally taking the bar exam which has, in turn, made Emily become a single mother as Shane is occupied with work and studying practically every waking moment. This presents marital struggles as Emily doesn’t feel appreciated by Shane. In addition to this, Emily decides that it is time to become fitter as she tips the scales and is shocked by how heavy she has become.
Season 15[]
While Emily and Shane’s marriage is looking better, there are still bouts of tension over “small but big stuff”. The pair manage to show their undying love for each other after they both test positive for COVID-19 but Shane takes a turn for the worse and is sent to hospital. As Emily becomes increasingly worried, she documents the anguish that is felt as Shane is in hospital while COVID-19 strict lockdown rules operate.
Season 16[]
Emily’s daughter, Anabelle, is baptized which causes her to rekindle her faith and put things into perspective. In doing this, she realizes that her uneasy childhood growing up and strained relationship with her Father has shaped how she copes with confrontations today (usually impulsive and extremely angry) but also how it has shaped her as a parent. In addition to this, Emily begins her journey as an ambassador for The Innocence Project to help innocent but convicted criminals in life are prison.
Season 17[]
Annabelle’s modeling career is just beginning which Emily is thrilled about since she can consider herself a “stage mom”. As well as this, she begins to reach out to her mother who she has had an on-off relationship with in the past but feels like her kids are missing out on relationships with their Grandmother so attempts to build brushes there.
Season 18[]
Emily Simpson has gone through an incredible transformation after losing forty pounds and finds herself trying to adjust to her new healthy lifestyle. Her obsession with the gym has affected her relationship with food, family and friends. When she’s not helping the wrongly convicted as a part of the California Innocence Project, she’s questioning the ladies on everything from integrity to intentions. Her closeness with Tamra causes those around her to wonder if Emily is taking her opinions too far.
In Red Flags and Flag Footballs, Emily did a fifteen-year-anniversary boudoir photo shoot present for her Husband, Shane. She opened up regarding her weight insecurities with Shannon. Later on, Emily discusses health with Shane, the juxtaposition of Emily's avid gym commitment and Shane not exercising. Emily wishes they can both work out after a heart attack scare. Shane brings up Emily might be working out too much and self deprecates when her goals are not met, and that he handles the kids while she is at the gym. Emily feels insecure about her body at Heather's fashion show in Catwalks and Catfights, due to the other ladies have pants custom made while Heather asked her to bring her own jeans, Gina consoles her. Heather checks on Emily during the show, Emily states she "doesn't feel hot" but is trying to have fun in her confessional.
The Innocence Center[]
In You Are Cordially Not Invited, Emily is involved with The Innocence Center and meets with Anthony, an exoneree to shop for suits. Anthony was incarcerated for attempted murder at the age of 15, turned out his half-brother was the perpetrator, who eventually spoke out after Anthony was in prison for 18 years. Emily hopes to bring more awareness to the victims of the current justice system.
Friendships[]
Gina Kirschenheiter[]
Seaso 18[]
Heather feels betrayed by Gina and is angry at her from the Katie situation in All Up In Gina’s Grill. Gina feels Heather has been distant from her and is holding onto the Katie situation. At dinner, Heather and Gina argue. Heather proceeds to compares her paparazzi rumor to Shannon's comment about CPS and Gina's children last year. Specifically regarding how it affects her kids. Argument goes back to Katie, where the timeline of when Gina calls Katie after the Golf Event is disputed. Heather and Gina get emotional and agree to move on.
Gina confronts Emily in The Gloves Are Off. Emily thinks Gina puts Heather on a pedestal and Heather manipulates Gina. Gina thinks Emily is being aggressive toward Jenn. Argument ensued and Gina storms off. Gina was unable to get in the house thus needing to go back to the court. Emily intercepts Gina, they both break down. Gina is scared of potentially losing Travis and Emily. They apologize and makeup as Shannon and Heather arrive. Emily feels insecure about her body at Heather's fashion show in Catwalks and Catfights, due to the other ladies have pants custom made while Heather asked her to bring her own jeans, Gina consoles her. The next day, Gina is cracking under the pressure of the impending talk with Heather, along with the Travis situation, Emily consoles her.
Emily visits Gina and tours the kids' remodeled bedrooms in You Are Cordially Not Invited. Gina reveals Tamra visited her earlier and relayed her what occurred at Katie's Couples Dinner. Emily and Gina agree Tamra's behavior and her drinking need to be restricted. Shannon's Birthday Tea Party is discussed, Gina feels uneasy with Heather. Heather is apparently mad at Gina for leaving with Emily after their conflict at Jenn's Fiesta Party. Tamra told Emily that Heather thinks Emily attacked her, which infuriates Emily. Emily does not want to have a conversation with Heather. As ladies get ready for dinner in London in High Tea & High Tension, Katie's glam glams Jenn up. Emily and Gina think Jenn should not be getting glam while having money trouble, and should instead learn how to do her own makeup like them.
Heather and Tamra refresh Gina on Jenn’s visit over caviar in Sunday Roasted. Gina expresses worries to Tamra, afraid that if she’s doing this to her so called friend, Gina might be at the receiving end of such behavior one day. Tamra told Heather that Kaili, who babysat Emily’s sons Keller and Luke, told her the boys said Heather is “mean” and “bossy” during candle making class. Gina does not believe in Kaili and thinks Katie made up the lie, stating Emily would not talk about the ladies around her children. Tamra continues with when she met up with Emily and Gina for breakfast, Emily contradicted Kaili’s story by saying her boys said Kaili was the one who said Heather is “mean”. Heather is outraged and became teary eyed, while Tamra and Gina egg her on. Tamra calls Katie a “f***ing c***”. At their own suite, Shannon appreciates Gina and Emily backing her up at dinner. Shannon resonates with Gina regarding her concern earlier at caviar with Tamra and Heather, wondering if Tamra is going to dredge up Travis’ past and throw it in Gina’s face. The next day at the countryside, Emily states Gina refreshed her on the Kaili situation, and in her confessional she knew about it but was going to let it go. Emily says she would “never” talk about “adult material” in front of her children nor talk bad about Heather. Emily is angry that supposedly her children are involved and her relationship with Heather is in jeopardy. Heather is not mad at Emily but Katie. John Jansen arrives at Jenn's engagement party in Unfinished Business when Shannon is telling Katie about her and Matt's "fight". Emily physically lifts Gina up so she can get a better view of Johnny J over the wall.
Tamra Judge[]
Season 18[]
Emily and Tamra talk in the kitchen at Jenn's Fiesta Party in Singled Out, Emily was excited about the drama free girls night with Shannon not attending, but nonetheless confronted with Alexis' sudden mood change that swept the atmosphere. Tamra and Emily hide as Gina and Alexis go to the restroom as the other ladies set up Jenga Truth & Dare. Emily visits Gina and tours the kids' remodeled bedrooms in You Are Cordially Not Invited. Gina reveals Tamra visited her earlier and relayed her what occurred at Katie's Couples Dinner. Emily and Gina agree Tamra's behavior and her drinking need to be restricted.
Emily and Shannon have breakfast in Double Decker Drama, Shannon is uneasy about spending the day with the ladies on a bus tour after what transpired at dinner previous night. Shannon is resolute on not engaging with Tamra regarding her lawsuits. Heather joins and expresses not liking how things went at dinner to Shannon. Shannon is hurt and mentions she told Heather explicitly to not tell the other ladies while confiding with her, supported by flashback. Heather states Tamra had already told her the same story months ago, insinuating Shannon had already told Tamra the story. They argue, Heather brings up Jeff Lewis' radio show again and suggests Shannon to just pay John to make it go away. Shannon is fed up and leaves to bring in a wad of handwritten paper receipts detailing the transactions of "the first six months" of her and John's relationship. Heather and Emily cannot keep a straight face and crack up at Shannon's eccentric methods. At dinner, Shannon confronts Tamra about Alexis' texts, Tamra thinks its between Shannon and Alexis. Emily defends Shannon, stating if everything Shannon does is put under the microscope, the same should apply to Alexis. Argument ensued between Shannon and Tamra, escalating to Tamra putting her hand in Shannon's face. Shannon storms off to the restroom with Heather and Emily following. Both Shannon and Tamra and exhausted with each other, the ladies agree they need a breather. The next morning, Emily and Tamra talk about last night's dinner while getting juice. Emily doesn't understand Tamra's persistent anger toward Shannon, and encourages Tamra to be the bigger person.
Heather and Tamra refresh Gina on Jenn’s visit over caviar in Sunday Roasted. Gina expresses worries to Tamra, afraid that if she’s doing this to her so called friend, Gina might be at the receiving end of such behavior one day. Tamra told Heather that Kaili, who babysat Emily’s sons Keller and Luke, told her the boys said Heather is “mean” and “bossy” during candle making class. Gina does not believe in Kaili and thinks Katie made up the lie, stating Emily would not talk about the ladies around her children. Tamra continues with when she met up with Emily and Gina for breakfast, Emily contradicted Kaili’s story by saying her boys said Kaili was the one who said Heather is “mean”. Heather is outraged and became teary eyed, while Tamra and Gina egg her on. Tamra calls Katie a “f***ing c***”. At their own suite, Shannon appreciates Gina and Emily backing her up at dinner. Shannon resonates with Gina regarding her concern earlier at caviar with Tamra and Heather, wondering if Tamra is going to dredge up Travis’ past and throw it in Gina’s face.
Andy encourages Tamra to work on it in her therapy in Reunion Part 2. When questioned by Andy on why it took her so long to attend therapy Tamra responds with "When everyone tells you you're dead it's time to lie down". Heather and Emily applaud Tamra for going to therapy.
Shannon Beador[]
Season 18[]
Emily prints out and frames of Shannon from her boudoir photo shoot as a present for her 60th Birthday Tea Party in You Are Cordially Not Invited. Emily presents her boudoir picture to Shannon, the ladies think portrays Shannon like a madame. A very good madame nonetheless. A floral arrangement is delivered to the Shannon's 60th Birthday Tea Party for Shannon, from Alexis, with a note attached. After reading the note, Shannon appreciates the gesture but states it's "9 months too late". Shannon does want anything to do with Alexis, Emily agrees as there is an ongoing lawsuit against Shannon Alexis is taking part in. Shannon thinks Alexis is being "coached" by John, to Tamra's disbelief. Tamra reveals Shannon's butt dial the day the lawsuit went public previous episode, stating that she sounds upset. Shannon responds with of course she is upset as a lawsuit against her is out in the press, and proceeds to draw clear boundary between her and Alexis. Emily asks if Shannon is going to send Alexis a thank you note. Shannon reveals she "pre-wrote" a text to Alexis (transcript below) that clarifies she is not invited, to the ladies' surprise and glee. Although the ladies do think it's a bit too harsh, Katie and Jenn offer to relay the information to Alexis in person. Emily thinks Shannon should just send the text.
Emily and Shannon have breakfast in Double Decker Drama, Shannon is uneasy about spending the day with the ladies on a bus tour after what transpired at dinner previous night. Shannon is resolute on not engaging with Tamra regarding her lawsuits. Heather joins and expresses not liking how things went at dinner to Shannon. Shannon is hurt and mentions she told Heather explicitly to not tell the other ladies while confiding with her, supported by flashback. Heather states Tamra had already told her the same story months ago, insinuating Shannon had already told Tamra the story. They argue, Heather brings up Jeff Lewis' radio show again and suggests Shannon to just pay John to make it go away. Shannon is fed up and leaves to bring in a wad of handwritten paper receipts detailing the transactions of "the first six months" of her and John's relationship. Heather and Emily cannot keep a straight face and crack up at Shannon's eccentric methods. At dinner, Shannon confronts Tamra about Alexis' texts, Tamra thinks its between Shannon and Alexis. Emily defends Shannon, stating if everything Shannon does is put under the microscope, the same should apply to Alexis. Argument ensued between Shannon and Tamra, escalating to Tamra putting her hand in Shannon's face. Shannon storms off to the restroom with Heather and Emily following. Both Shannon and Tamra and exhausted with each other, the ladies agree they need a breather. The next morning, Emily and Tamra talk about last night's dinner while getting juice. Emily doesn't understand Tamra's persistent anger toward Shannon, and encourages Tamra to be the bigger person.
At their own suite, Shannon appreciates Gina and Emily backing her up at dinner in Sunday Roasted. Shannon resonates with Gina regarding her concern earlier at caviar with Tamra and Heather, wondering if Tamra is going to dredge up Travis’ past and throw it in Gina’s face. Emily, Gina, Jenn, and Shannon go axe throwing in Unfinished Business. Emily feels bad for Shannon, and is tired for Tamra and Shannon's constant fighting. Heather, Tamra, Shannon, and Gina gather at Emily's in Reunion Part 3. Heather reveals that five months earlier, Alexis, Heather, Tamra, and their respective spouses all went to dinner after the finale party. Heather tries to explain that Shannon wasn't the topic of conversation, but it came up, Gina doesn't believe her. John said that he did hear the crash on the night of Shannon's DUI. Gina and Emily reassure Heather that she had done the right thing telling Shannon. Tamra reveals John wanted to see what happened but his daughter told him to stay put and went herself instead. She discovered Shannon "pulling off". Additionally John said Shannon "hit him" that night. Shannon knows John said that she "punched him" but does not have recollection of the night. Shannon cries and is scared of her actions. Gina consoles Shannon, telling her even if she did "terrible" things that night, it doesn't make her a terrible person. Everyone join in and comfort her. Emily questions Tamra about how long that has been sitting on the information. Heather steps in and explains it was a lot of things happening. Everyone comfort Shannon, Shannon is grateful.
Alexis Bellino[]
Seaso 18[]
Emily and Katie discuss Shannon's breakdown in A Picture Worth A Thousand Words, Emily clarifies she knows Alexis for years but they are not within each other's close knit circle of friends. Katie wonders if Emily can talk to Alexis for Shannon's sake. Emily tells Alexis about Shannon's current mental state in Catwalks and Catfights after learning about the video and attempts for show her the malicious behavior she's portraying. Alexis remains defensive and thinks nothing malicious has been done, despite her mentioning the video. Alexis feels attacked and refuses to go to dinner. Emily tells the ladies her conversation with Alexis did not go well at dinner. The next day, Alexis, Tamra, Gina, and Emily attend biscuit making class. Alexis tells the ladies that she's willing to move on. Emily thinks it's a bit awkward between herself and Alexis since their talk last night. Gina and Emily want Alexis to understand their support for Shannon does not translate to an attack on her. After Heather's fashion show, Emily pulls Alexis aside and asks Alexis to reach a resolution with Shannon. Gina and Emily ask Shannon if she'd be comfortable having a conversation with Alexis, Shannon does not think it's healthy for her. Emily gives Alexis the no-go signal across the room.
Emily and Tamra talk in the kitchen at Jenn's Fiesta Party in Singled Out, Emily was excited about the drama free girls night with Shannon not attending, but nonetheless confronted with Alexis' sudden mood change that swept the atmosphere. Tamra and Emily hide as Gina and Alexis go to the restroom as the other ladies set up Jenga Truth & Dare. Emily brings up Heather only asking her to bring jeans to Heather's Fashion Show in Sonoma, and she feels hurt about being singled out. Heather apologizes and doesn't understand why Emily is projecting her insecurities onto her. Gina brings up that it's not really about her but Emily's insecurities. Heather is defensive although Emily recognizes Heather does not have malicious intentions. Emily brings up that Alexis and her were wearing the same dress. Emily is crying and now arguing with both Heather and Alexis. Heather thinks Emily keeps coming at her despite already apologizing. Alexis interrupts leading to a screaming match between her and Emily. Half the ladies leaves for the bar, Emily catches up to Heather and wants to talk one on one. They argue, ending with Emily storming off and back to the other ladies. Alexis is mad and thinks Emily is comparing their sizes, with Gina, Emily, and Jenn explaining to Alexis it is not why the same dress was brought up. Gina consoles Emily and thinks Heather is on the defensive rather than seeing it through Emily's point of view. In the house, Heather and Alexis vent to Tamra, Jenn, and Katie. Emily and Gina rejoin and announce they are leaving, Heather and Emily immediately start arguing again, Alexis interrupts leading to another screaming match. Emily and Gina leave.
Tamra brings up Shannon's butt dial and she thinks Alexis is behind the People article in The Elephant in the Room, Katie agrees with Shannon and Tamra defends Alexis. Shannon in her confessional affirms her belief, stating when Jim Bellino and Alexis sued her and Tamra it was in the press before Shannon and Tamra were served. Tamra thinks Shannon is just jealous that Alexis stole her man. Emily thinks John should have just signed the non-disparagement clause and take the 75k Shannon agreed to pay, while Tamra, Shane, and Ryan disagree. We cut to Shannon cuddling with Archie in bed, Shannon expresses that she is alone and she has Archie.
At dinner in Double Decker Drama, Shannon confronts Tamra about Alexis' texts, Tamra thinks its between Shannon and Alexis. Emily defends Shannon, stating if everything Shannon does is put under the microscope, the same should apply to Alexis. Argument ensued between Shannon and Tamra, escalating to Tamra putting her hand in Shannon's face. Shannon storms off to the restroom with Heather and Emily following. Both Shannon and Tamra and exhausted with each other, the ladies agree they need a breather. In Reunion Part 3 Gina and Emily defend Shannon which descends into a yelling match where Alexis attempts to get Andy to step in, in the process calling Gina and Emily "tweedle dee and tweedle dumb". Leading to Emily unleashing on Alexis, to which Alexis asks if Emily wants to hit her. Emily states she never wants to see Alexis again during break.
Heather Dubrow[]
Season 18[]
Emily feels insecure about her body at Heather's fashion show in Catwalks and Catfights, due to the other ladies have pants custom made while Heather asked her to bring her own jeans, Gina consoles her. Heather checks on Emily during the show, Emily states she "doesn't feel hot" but is trying to have fun in her confessional. Emily brings up Heather only asking her to bring jeans to Heather's Fashion Show in Sonoma at Jenn's Fiesta Party in Singled Out, and she feels hurt about being singled out. Heather apologizes and doesn't understand why Emily is projecting her insecurities onto her. Gina brings up that it's not really about her but Emily's insecurities. Heather is defensive although Emily recognizes Heather does not have malicious intentions. Emily brings up that Alexis and her were wearing the same dress. Emily is crying and now arguing with both Heather and Alexis. Heather thinks Emily keeps coming at her despite already apologizing. Alexis interrupts leading to a screaming match between her and Emily. Half the ladies leaves for the bar, Emily catches up to Heather and wants to talk one on one. They argue, ending with Emily storming off and back to the other ladies. Alexis is mad and thinks Emily is comparing their sizes, with Gina, Emily, and Jenn explaining to Alexis it is not why the same dress was brought up. Gina consoles Emily and thinks Heather is on the defensive rather than seeing it through Emily's point of view. In the house, Heather and Alexis vent to Tamra, Jenn, and Katie. Emily and Gina rejoin and announce they are leaving, Heather and Emily immediately start arguing again, Alexis interrupts leading to another screaming match. Emily and Gina leave.
Emily, Gina, and Tamra have coffee in The Elephant in the Room, they talk about Emily, Heather, and Alexis's conflict in Singled Out. Tamra apologizes for siding with Heather and Alexis. Later on at Katie's Couples Dinner Party Emily breaks down about them sharing the same dress at Heather's Fashion Show. Emily reiterates she does not think Heather did it on purpose, everyone sympathizes. Heather, Shannon, and Katie go shopping for an outdoor patio sofa for Shannon in You Are Cordially Not Invited. Heather tells Shannon and Katie about her dilemma with Gina leaving with Emily at Jenn's Fiesta Party and asks for Katie's opinion, Katie see both sides. Heather thinks Emily was aggressive with her. Katie recounts Emily's emotional moment at her dinner, Heather doesn't understand what she did wrong wishes to have a one on one with Emily to talk things through. Emily visits Gina and tours the kids' remodeled bedrooms Gina feels uneasy with Heather. Heather is apparently mad at Gina for leaving with Emily after their conflict at Jenn's Fiesta Party. Tamra told Emily that Heather thinks Emily attacked her, which infuriates Emily. Emily does not want to have a conversation with Heather. Heather asks to speak to Emily privately at Shannon's 60th Birthday Tea Party, Emily refuses. Gina thinks Heather is being calculating by not addressing problems in the moment, but stepping away to strategize before returning and asking for a conversation. Heather asks Emily again and Emily reluctantly agrees. Emily reiterates her experience at Heather's fashion show and gets emotional. Heather is receptive and they resolve their conflict.
Emily and Shannon have breakfast in Double Decker Drama, Shannon is uneasy about spending the day with the ladies on a bus tour after what transpired at dinner previous night. Shannon is resolute on not engaging with Tamra regarding her lawsuits. Heather joins and expresses not liking how things went at dinner to Shannon. Shannon is hurt and mentions she told Heather explicitly to not tell the other ladies while confiding with her, supported by flashback. Heather states Tamra had already told her the same story months ago, insinuating Shannon had already told Tamra the story. They argue, Heather brings up Jeff Lewis' radio show again and suggests Shannon to just pay John to make it go away. Shannon is fed up and leaves to bring in a wad of handwritten paper receipts detailing the transactions of "the first six months" of her and John's relationship. Heather and Emily cannot keep a straight face and crack up at Shannon's eccentric methods.
Heather and Tamra refresh Gina on Jenn’s visit over caviar in Sunday Roasted. Gina expresses worries to Tamra, afraid that if she’s doing this to her so called friend, Gina might be at the receiving end of such behavior one day. Tamra told Heather that Kaili, who babysat Emily’s sons Keller and Luke, told her the boys said Heather is “mean” and “bossy” during candle making class. Gina does not believe in Kaili and thinks Katie made up the lie, stating Emily would not talk about the ladies around her children. Tamra continues with when she met up with Emily and Gina for breakfast, Emily contradicted Kaili’s story by saying her boys said Kaili was the one who said Heather is “mean”. Heather is outraged and became teary eyed, while Tamra and Gina egg her on. Tamra calls Katie a “f*cking c*nt”. At their own suite, Shannon appreciates Gina and Emily backing her up at dinner. Shannon resonates with Gina regarding her concern earlier at caviar with Tamra and Heather, wondering if Tamra is going to dredge up Travis’ past and throw it in Gina’s face. The next day at the countryside, Emily states Gina refreshed her on the Kaili situation, and in her confessional she knew about it but was going to let it go. Emily says she would “never” talk about “adult material” in front of her children nor talk bad about Heather. Emily is angry that supposedly her children are involved and her relationship with Heather is in jeopardy. Heather is not mad at Emily but Katie.
At Jenn's engagement party in Unfinished Business, Emily confronts Katie about the babysitting fiasco. They start arguing, Emily's not happy that Katie told Tamra about the alleged "Heather is mean" comment from her sons. Katie corrects Emily it was Kaili who told Tamra. Heather confronts Katie about thinking that she's mean, to which Katie affirms. Heather and Katie argue, they accuse each other of lying from the babysitting to the paparazzi. Katie apologizes to Emily about making her seem like a bad parent and jeopardizing her relationship with Heather. No resolve for Katie and Heather. Katie doesn't think Kaili is lying but still needs to talk to her. Heather explains that she "took a shot" at Emily because she did the same thing to her in Reunion Part 2. A montage rolls of Emily being mean to Heather, but it's only 3 scenes and 2 of them relates to the fashion show. Heather apologizes to Emily and she accepts.
Jennifer Pedranti[]
Season 18[]
Emily confronts Jenn for wearing a Rolex when on hard times in Dinner Party Disaster. Heather thinks Emily is harsh for doing so in All Up In Gina’s Grill. Emily apologizes to Jenn in Once A Traitor, Always A Traitor . Jenn questions Emily's motive and Emily opens up regarding her childhood, Jenn accepts Emily's apology and states she admires Emily. Emily sees similar behavior in Jenn and her mom where they blame other people for their mistakes talking with Shane in Once A Traitor, Always A Traitor. Emily recognizes the anger she has toward Jenn is actually toward her mom. She breaks down and Shane comforts her. Emily apologizes to Jenn at Tamra's Traitor Party. Jenn questions Emily's motive and Emily opens up regarding her childhood, Jenn accepts Emily's apology and states she admires Emily.
Emily, Katie, and Jenn have lunch in Singled Out. Emily brings up that she has the same dress as Alexis at Heather's fashion show, but hers is a size 12 and Alexis as has size 2. Emily doesn't think Heather has malicious intent but is just unaware of her insecurities. Jenn and Katie agree with Emily's sentiments and think Heather and her should have a conversation. As ladies get ready for dinner in London in High Tea & High Tension, Katie's glam glams Jenn up. Emily and Gina think Jenn should not be getting glam while having money trouble, and should instead learn how to do her own makeup like them. Jenn goes to Katie after leaving her argument with Tamra in in Sunday Roasted. Later on, Jenn tells Katie and Emily about her and Tamra’s polite conversation over breakfast at a pub. Emily thinks Ryan is admirable for respecting and helping Jenn and her children.
Emily, Gina, Jenn, and Shannon go axe throwing in Unfinished Business. Jenn arrives and shows the ladies her engagement ring. Ryan proposed to Jenn in the Bahamas. Shannon arrives and all the ladies are ecstatic for Jenn. Emily has came around on Ryan but still thinks there's some "red flags". Jenn is supposed to meet with Tamra the day after, she's debating on calling it off as she's not ready to talk to Tamra yet. Emily thinks it's better to meet with Tamra before Jenn's engagement party than have the conversation there. Three Weeks after Jenn's engagement party, the news breaks of Ryan being connected to a money laundering gambling scheme. Jenn breaks down while Ryan attempts to console her. Jenn states that it will be a "bloodbath" now with the ladies coming for her. Tamra, who "can't help but gloat" meets up with Emily, Heather, and Alexis. Tamra puts on an FBI hat, Emily thinks Jenn's an "dumba*s" if she marries him.
Jenn wants to improve her relationship with Emily in Reunion Part 1. Emily thinks they don't have much problems and Jenn is reserved because Ryan doesn't want them to be friends, because she's an attorney. Jenn refutes, Andy intervenes before they argue. Jenn has never considered ending her engagement with Ryan, even with his legal woes. Ryan had been working with the FBI for 7 months, and Jenn knows about it. Tamra is surprised, Jenn clarifies as Tamra accused Ryan was in trouble with the FBI at Katie's Couple's Dinner. But he's not. Shannon defends Jenn while Gina explains to Jenn how Ryan's behavior seems shady. Andy asked why Jenn feels like she "f***ed it all up". Jenn feels that Ryan only got in trouble with the law because she joined the show. Emily explains that Ryan got himself into the situation, not her to Jenn. Jenn thinks Ryan has nothing to do with Matt's bookie business. Emily contradicts with her own research, where Ryan received immunity for testifying against Matt. Jenn states Ryan has never testified. Andy questions then how did Ryan receive immunity. Emily thinks Ryan is providing information to the FBI. Jenn doesn't believe Ryan would do that to his best friend. Everyone except Katie and Shannon try to explain to Jenn about Ryan's complicity. Jenn states Ryan just turned over whatever the FBI asks for, without realizing that is Ryan giving up information about Matt.
Jenn (left) arguing with Emily (off screen)
Andy asks Jenn what the "dirty business" is. Emily volunteers to explain. Japanese professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani's interpreter has a gambling addiction and makes bets with Matt, who has an illegal bookie business. In order to settle the debt, the interpreter stole money from Ohtani, and that money went into Ryan's account. Ryan then moved the money to an "marker" account, specifically Resorts World and Pechanga Resort Casino. Ryan and Matt then took "32" trips to Las Vegas to gamble those chips from the marker accounts. Jenn attempts to explain that the only mistake is Ryan's name being on the account, when it is in fact managed by Matt. Gina is worried for Jenn because Ryan is aware of Matt's illegal bookie business. Jenn doesn't believe what the ladies are saying. Shannon defends Jenn, Emily thinks Jenn's claims contradict everything she has read. Jenn shots back with that she has read that Emily's in laws "fund your (her) whole life". They argue.
Emily attempts to call Jenn out for saying Tamra engages in "mean girl behavior" in Reunion Part 3. But Emily thinks Alexis is the ultimate mean girl, and Jenn is complicit by being friends with her. Andy points out that both Tamra and Heather engage in "mean girl behavior". Shannon states she has had this discussion with Jenn already and voiced her displeasure. Jenn defends herself with that she had just met Alexis. Jenn and Emily argue, which devolves into a yelling match. Katie defends Jenn. Everyone talks at the same time, Shannon begins to speak her mind but Emily is determined to speak for Shannon.
Ryan Boyajian[]
Season 18[]
Katie follows Tamra in You Are Cordially Not Invited, who stormed out of Katie's Couples dinner party and reiterates Ryan's FBI entanglement and brings up the Instagram video by Georgio Says that breaks down the situation. Katie rejoins the group and informs Eddie Tamra's ready to leave. Eddie gives his goodbyes, hugs Ryan who apologizes and wishes to move forward. Eddie accepts and hugs Jenn, who states "help me with that (Tamra)". Jenn feels sad but not surprised by Tamra's behavior. Katie tells the group Tamra said to "ask the FBI". Ryan stumbles to explain that his close friend, a professional gambler that runs a bookie business has been in some trouble that he's not clear on. But only after Emily, having heard rumors, brings up alleged details of his friend hosting big time players with dirty money that got him into trouble. Jenn goes to Katie after leaving her argument with Tamra in in Sunday Roasted. Later on, Jenn tells Katie and Emily about her and Tamra’s polite conversation over breakfast at a pub. Emily thinks Ryan is admirable for respecting and helping Jenn and her children.
Emily, Gina, Jenn, and Shannon go axe throwing in Unfinished Business. Jenn arrives and shows the ladies her engagement ring. Ryan proposed to Jenn in the Bahamas. Shannon arrives and all the ladies are ecstatic for Jenn. Emily has came around on Ryan but still thinks there's some "red flags".
Katie Ginella[]
Seaso 18[]
Emily and Katie discuss Shannon's breakdown in A Picture Worth A Thousand Words, Emily clarifies she knows Alexis for years but they are not within each other's close knit circle of friends. Katie wonders if Emily can talk to Alexis for Shannon's sake. Emily, Katie, and Jenn have lunch in Singled Out. Emily inquires Katie on if she had talked to Gina since the Sonoma trip, they haven't. Emily brings up that she has the same dress as Alexis at Heather's fashion show, but hers is a size 12 and Alexis as has size 2. Emily doesn't think Heather has malicious intent but is just unaware of her insecurities. Jenn and Katie agree with Emily's sentiments and think Heather and her should have a conversation.
Heather and Tamra refresh Gina on Jenn’s visit over caviar in Sunday Roasted. Gina expresses worries to Tamra, afraid that if she’s doing this to her so called friend, Gina might be at the receiving end of such behavior one day. Tamra told Heather that Kaili, who babysat Emily’s sons Keller and Luke, told her the boys said Heather is “mean” and “bossy” during candle making class. Gina does not believe in Kaili and thinks Katie made up the lie, stating Emily would not talk about the ladies around her children. Tamra continues with when she met up with Emily and Gina for breakfast, Emily contradicted Kaili’s story by saying her boys said Kaili was the one who said Heather is “mean”. Heather is outraged and became teary eyed, while Tamra and Gina egg her on. Tamra calls Katie a “f***ing c***”.
Jenn goes to Katie after leaving her argument with Tamra. Later on, Jenn tells Katie and Emily about her and Tamra’s polite conversation over breakfast at a pub. Emily thinks Ryan is admirable for respecting and helping Jenn and her children. The next day at the countryside, Emily states Gina refreshed her on the Kaili situation, and in her confessional she knew about it but was going to let it go. Emily says she would “never” talk about “adult material” in front of her children nor talk bad about Heather. Emily is angry that supposedly her children are involved and her relationship with Heather is in jeopardy. Heather is not mad at Emily but Katie.
At Jenn's engagement party in Unfinished Business, Emily confronts Katie about the babysitting fiasco. They start arguing, Emily's not happy that Katie told Tamra about the alleged "Heather is mean" comment from her sons. Katie corrects Emily it was Kaili who told Tamra. Heather confronts Katie about thinking that she's mean, to which Katie affirms. Heather and Katie argue, they accuse each other of lying from the babysitting to the paparazzi. Katie apologizes to Emily about making her seem like a bad parent and jeopardizing her relationship with Heather. No resolve for Katie and Heather. Katie doesn't think Kaili is lying but still needs to talk to her.
Gina confronts Katie for lying about home ownership in San Diego in Reunion Part 1. Katie clarifies they were doing lease to own. Emily jumps in and is angered by an Katie Instagram story in response to Emily saying she moved out of Orange County on Jeff Lewis. Katie states she thought Emily said she moved to San Diego, to which she did for 2 months when her father in law was sick. Emily goes off on Katie and they argue. Gina thinks there's "inconsistencies" in Katie's stories. Gina brings Jenn in stating she thinks there's stuff that doesn't add up either. Jenn defends Katie with there are questions but they just need to ask Katie.
Emily brings up an article about Katie's divorce, where Katie lost both physical and legal custody of her kids. Katie explains that she was living at a "facility" 20 minutes away from her parents, who didn't want to help her as she didn't agree with her divorce. She lost custody because she was not able to provide for her kids. Emily exercises her lawyer knowledge and questions that legal custody should not be lost. Katie doesn't have an answer for Emily, but thinks at the time she was okay with relinquishing it since she couldn't provide for her kids. Katie had to rebuild her life in order to go to back to court multiple times to restore custody. The kids were in her ex-husband's custody for 18 months. Katie is emotional and states she had never missed an appointment with her kids through the 18 months. Katie cries and states "I hate talking about my ex-husband". Heather expresses sympathy to Katie directly during break.
Katie apologizes to Emily in Reunion Part 2, who does not accept her apology. Gina, Emily, and Heather mention Katie saying she only talks about Housewives stuff with Kaili since she's an adult. But footage shows Bandon asking Katie if Heather is mean. Katie explains that Bandon overheard her coming home crying after her Golf Event. Andy is incredulous as everyone talk in front of their kids. Gina, Emily, and Heather refute. Katie apologizes multiple times, Emily is still mad that she brought her kids into it, but seems more mad that her friendship with Heather is potentially jeopardized. Heather is furious that Kaili is making TikToks shading her. Specifically "fake a** b****es who suck d***", however, Kaili did not say that, she was doing a lip sync. The ladies are disgusted, even though Kaili is 20 years old and Katie is not responsible for her actions. Katie states she did ask Kaili to take the video down. The ladies are incredulous on why Kaili posted the video, seemingly amnesiac of them coming for Katie and calling Kaili a liar. Andy moves on and doesn't want to keep beating a dead horse.
Relationships[]
Shane Simpson[]
Season 18[]
In Red Flags and Flag Footballs, Emily discusses health with Shane, the juxtaposition of Emily's avid gym commitment and Shane not exercising. Emily wishes they can both work out after a heart attack scare. Shane brings up Emily might be working out too much and self deprecates when her goals are not met, and that he handles the kids while she is at the gym. Emily reveals in Reunion Part 1 she hired a personal trainer for Shane and he's working on his fitness.
In Dinner Party Disaster, Emily and Shane celebrate their 15 year anniversary.
Gallery[]
To view the Gallery Page of Emily Simpson, please click here.
Taglines[]
| "When you come from humble beginnings, you count your blessings, one diamond at a time." | ||
| "In a town full of blondes, I'm legally brunette." | ||
| "Life is full of beautiful curves, and so am I." | ||
| "These days, I don't just raise the bar; I close it down, too." | ||
| "If you’re going to waste my time, at least hand me a taco." | ||
| "I used to question people for a living, now, I just do it for fun." | ||
Filmography[]
TBA
Trivia[]
Franchise Facts[]
- Emily is one of the joint thirtieth longest-serving 'Housewives' across the American installments of The Real Housewives franchise - having starred in six seasons.
- She joins Jennifer Aydin and Jacqueline Laurita (from The Real Housewives of New Jersey), Candiace Dillard (from The Real Housewives of Potomac), Dorinda Medley and Carole Radziwill (from The Real Housewives of New York City) and current co-star, Gina Kirschenheiter, at six seasons of starring as a 'Housewife'.
- While she was the twentieth 'Housewife' to join The Real Housewives of Orange County, Simpson was the one-hundredth-and-sixth 'Housewife' to join an American installment of the franchise.
Installment Facts[]
- Simpson is, alongside Gina Kirschenheiter, the joint fifth longest-serving main cast member on the Orange County installment, at six seasons.
- The only 'Housewives' to surpass six seasons in a full-time capacity on the Orange County installment are: former co-star, Vicki Gunvalson (who has appeared in thirteen seasons) and current co-stars, Tamra Judge (who has appeared in fourteen), Shannon Beador (who has appeared in ten) and Heather Dubrow (who has appeared in eight).
- Simpson, also alongside Kirschenheiter, holds the second longest current unbroken streak/tenure; at six. Beador joined four seasons before the pair and hasn’t left since; which means she surpasses them at an unbroken tenure of ten seasons.
- Despite Emily starring on the show for a considerable amount of time, she has never opened or closed any season intro nor has she ever sat at the helm of a Reunion Special Sofa (next to Andy Cohen); which usually indicates a 'Housewife' is most central to the seasons’s storyline/plot.
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| The Real Housewives of Orange County | ||
| 'Housewives' | Kimberly Bryant • Jo De La Rosa • Vicki Gunvalson • Jeana Keough • Lauri Peterson • Tammy Knickerbocker • Quinn Fry • Tamra Judge • Lynne Curtin • Gretchen Rossi • Alexis Bellino • Peggy Tanous • Heather Dubrow • Lydia McLaughlin • Shannon Storms Beador • Lizzie Rovsek • Meghan King Edmonds • Kelly Dodd • Peggy Sulahian • Gina Kirschenheiter • Emily Simpson • Braunwyn Windham-Burke • Elizabeth Vargas • Jennifer Armstrong • Noella Bergener • Jennifer Pedranti • Katie Ginella | |
| 'Friends of the Housewives' | Fernanda Rocha • Sarah Winchester • Danielle Gregorio • Nicole James • Taylor Armstrong | |
| Seasons | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 | |
| Spin-Offs | Date My Ex: Jo and Slade • Tamra’s OC Wedding • Glitter Town | |