Gizelle Bryant is a current main cast member on The Real Housewives of Potomac.
Casting[]
Bryant made up one of the original six main cast members on the first season of The Real Housewives of Potomac. She has continued to star as a 'Housewife' ever since - having now done so for nine seasons.
In addition to this, she also appeared as an "All Star" on The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip; during its third season filmed in Thailand. She, alongside Candiace Dillard Bassett, represented the Potomac installment of The Real Housewives franchise as they holidayed with six other 'Housewives' from four other American installments.
Synopsis[]
The Real Housewives of Potomac[]
Season 1[]
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Season 2[]
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Season 3[]
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Season 4[]
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Season 5[]
Love is in the air as Gizelle Bryant rekindles a relationship with her Ex Husband, Pastor, Jamal Bryant, but her Daughters are struggling to accept their new normal, making things challenging for the couple.
Season 6[]
While Gizelle Bryant's west wing dreams finally come true, the wings of love start to unravel with her Ex-Husband, Jamal, and she tries to focus on building a happy home with her children.
Season 7[]
Gizelle Bryant is inching closer to becoming an empty nester, but it's bittersweet. Her oldest, Grace, received her driver's license and is ready to hit the road, while twins, Adore and Angel, are turning sixteen and will be leaving the west wing soon. Gizelle is also "in these streets" dating and rekindling a romance with someone from her past but finds herself entangled in drama involving another 'Housewife’s' Husband.
Season 8[]
Bryant finds herself in a situation-ship with Jason Cameron from Bravo’s Winter House, who is sixteen years her junior, and the west wing has never been more alive. He’s a fun distraction as she prepares for her first-born, Grace, to head to college. Although Gizelle is in a good place with Karen, she and Robyn are experiencing a different facet of their friendship as Gizelle is no-holds-barred about expressing her feelings toward Juan’s actions.
Season 9[]
Gizelle Bryant is thriving as she focuses on dating and building out the newly rebranded, GNA Fusion, a wellness initiative in memory of her late father. After an emotional roller-coaster year, she’s decided to mend some of her fractured relationships in the group, but the way she goes about it defies expectations.
Storylines[]
The Real Housewives of Potomac[]
Season 1[]
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Season 2[]
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Season 3[]
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Season 4[]
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Season 5[]
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Season 6[]
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Season 7[]
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Season 8[]
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Season 9[]
GnA[]
An GnA event, in this iteration rebranded as GnA Fusion Wellness, is featured in Double Trouble and Momma Knows Best and in collaboration with the National Brain Tumor Society. The brand is taking a more holistic approach in wake of Gizelle's father's untimely passing due to a brain tumor and subsequent cancer diagnosis. A conflict took place at the event as fellow Housewife Karen Huger scheduled her event at the same time, forcing the ladies to choose or hustle between the events. Another GnA event takes place in Healing, Thriving and Surviving, it is a fitness event with no alcohol present. The event is partnered again with the National Brain Tumor Society. Ashley performs her song 'Healing and Thriving' live. Gizelle states the timing is "off" for GnA apparel with Ashley's divorce in Reunion Part 1. They pivot to "community outreach" and "health and wellness", they are the "liaison" between "the community and the charity".
Empty Nester[]
Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Jamal arrives, Gizelle reveals she met Kal through Jamal. The curfew is discussed, Adore wants to party but Angel wants to be home early. Jamal is rushing back to Atlanta, Gizelle and her daughters suspect he has a girlfriend. Gizelle is bittersweet with the joy of seeing her daughters mature into young adults while having to send them off to college.
Gizelle and her daughter Grace visit an ice cream shop in Mediation Nation. Grace had just finished her first year at college. They have gotten even closer with Grace calling Gizelle every morning. They talk about Adore and Angel leaving for separate colleges, and Adore might have trouble adjusting as Angel is always there for her. Gizelle is saddened as all her daughters are leaving for college around the same time of her father Curtis' sudden passing. Gizelle revealed when her father was in the hospital he was calling her hourly, she knew it was time to get on a flight when a call is missed. Angel took control of the situation and got help from Jamal to get Gizelle to her dad. Grace checks in with Gizelle on what she's going to do with the time she now has in her hands (cooking class).
Season 9 Finale Summary
Friendships[]
Karen Huger[]
Friend[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle calls Ashley on the way to picking up Karen for breakfast in A Crash Course in Deflection, who hasn't really left the house since the DUI. Gizelle expresses sympathy and states that she will be there for Karen as they are long time friends. Gizelle picks up Karen and avoids the accident site to not trigger Karen. Karen states she has had time to reflect since the accident, but cannot speak upon it due to the legal process. Gizelle and Karen arrive at the restaurant and they order the "Karen Special", which consists of French Toast, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Gizelle expresses her concerns and support, with Karen remaining avoidant citing legal matter as excuse. Karen thinks she's going through a lot, which contributes to her accident. Karen brings up the loss of both of her parents (8 years ago) and marriage issues (4 years ago). Gizelle is surprised because Karen seems to be dealing with those issues well in the past few years, but commends her on the facade. The restaurant's manager Andrea gifts the ladies a donut and tells Gizelle Karen is a frequent customer and has never drank at the restaurant. Gizelle feels the manager's visit is planned. Gizelle brings up the idea of throwing Karen a birthday lunch, Gizelle invited Ashley, Mia, Jacqueline, and Karen's friend Vivien. Karen wants to also invite her friend Stacey, whom she met through Vivien 5 years ago. Stacey is moving back to Potomac from Philadelphia after leaving her job at QVC. Karen inquires about the ladies, Ashley is doing good, Mia is embarking on a global excursion with her new boyfriend Inc. Who Karen calls "DJ Apple box", due to requiring to stand on an apple box to meet Mia's height. Gizelle points out Mia stands behind him in pictures to make him appear taller. The ladies think Mia is moving too fast after the divorce with Gordon, and are curious about whether Mia's son's biological father is Gordon or Inc.
Karen meets her friend Vivien and Stacey at Vivien's boutique for Stacey to shop for an upcoming gala. The ladies talk about Gizelle's Hattitude Party invitation, Karen is worried as the first party Gizelle threw for Karen Gizelle. Gizelle arrives at the restaurant to set up for her Hattitude Party for Karen. Gizelle relays what happened at her breakfast with Karen to Ashley. Gizelle came up with an non-alcoholic drink named the "Grande Dame", which Karen takes for Gizelle being messy. Gizelle brings up that the ladies have questions for Karen regarding her DUI and Karen opens the floor. Jacqueline is thankful that nobody including Karen is seriously injured, and people should not pass judgment. Stacey agrees, Karen states she is not worried about being judged but figuring out who her real friends are. Ashley asks for a "projected timeline" in which Karen responds with as long as it takes for the "wheel of justice" to turn around. Ashley respects Karen's decision, but points out it is the same process occurred in season 4, where Karen does not speak on the issue citing the advice of lawyers. Ashley is worried Karen might face jail time.
Gizelle inquires Mia about Inc, Karen asks if they will still see Gordon around. Mia responds yes and that Gordon is leaning on both Mia and Inc, and mentions her and Inc once did Gordon's laundry, folded them, and put them away for him. Jacqueline thinks Inc is good for Mia, comparing to Gordon and Mia as a "business partnership", to the ladies's surprise. Stacey asks Mia how long they were married (11 years). Karen tells Mia it is more than business as they have children together, and brings up Gordon declaring doubt to the world regarding whether he is Jeremiah's biological father. It bothers Karen that Mia's children became a hot topic, Mia is defensive as Gordon is the reason why the public is talking about their children and not her. Karen explains it as concern, with Gizelle backing her stating if Mia "protected her children at all costs" the overlapping timeline that casts doubt would not have occurred. Mia gets emotional while defending herself, argument ensued. Wendy defends Mia. Mia breaks down and storms off to the restroom with Jacqueline and Jassi following her.
Keiarna visits Karen and was not invited to Karen's birthday hosted by Gizelle in Double Trouble, Karen states she will talk to Gizelle and ask her to extend an invite to Keiarna on her upcoming GnA event. Keiarna does not wish to be invited due to the incident at the GnA Fashion Show last season. On another day, Karen visits Gizelle via car service. Karen accuses Gizelle of hosting an "inquisition" at the Hattitude Party, thinking that Gizelle announcing non-alcoholic drinks as a dig at her. The topic is glossed over as Gizelle updates Karen on her amicable lunch with Wendy. Gizelle mentions Jacqueline had questions for Karen that she did not ask at the party. Karen states Jacqueline and her are on the outs as Jacqueline stated she will wait for the "verdict" on the DUI even though she defended Karen. Karen tells Gizelle Keiarna is upset over not receiving an invitation to the party. Gizelle thinks Karen is shady for telling Keiarna Gizelle didn't want to invite her. Gizelle tells Karen that she couldn't invite Keiarna due to the limited seats available, but extends an invitation to the upcoming GnA event. Gizelle is partnering with the National Brain Tumor Society for the event to honor her late father. Karen expresses sympathy and offers to help. Karen tells Gizelle she is receiving a Femme Powered award on the same day but not sure when and promises to make an effort to attend Gizelle's event (the invitation states the event time is 6pm-9pm, see Gallery below). Femme Powered award honors local female entrepreneurs according to Karen. Gizelle states she had also received an invitation to the event 3 months prior, but Karen was not on the list of recipients. Gizelle hypothesizes someone had dropped out and Karen asked to be honored, which is hypocritical due to her 9 citations. Gizelle feels blindsided and betrayed when Karen sent out a group text inviting the ladies to attend both events the next morning at 6:30am, as they are scheduled at the same time. Transportation is provided. Gizelle tells the ladies to just go to Karen's event.
At the event, Gizelle vents to Ashley as she arrives, stating she does not want to see "none of them hoes". Gizelle reiterates her frustration, Ashley agrees and is surprised by Karen's indifference towards the event as she had lost her parents as well. Ashley thinks the ladies were put in a difficult situation by Karen and hope they will show up for Gizelle. Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude". Jacqueline was not part of the group text Karen sent out, Gizelle tells Jacqueline what Karen and her talked about and Karen is mad at her for her comments at the Hattitude Party.
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are caught off guard and express vehement displeasure for being escorted out despite showing their support for Gizelle in Momma Knows Best. Ashley thinks this is a Karen and Gizelle conflict that spilled into the ladies, and Karen intentionally created the conflicting events. The next day, Stacey invites Jassi, Ashley, and Karen over to talk about the GnA Wellness event. Stacey is wondering why Gizelle had security handy. Stacey and Jassi state their anger regarding being thrown out. Stacey and Jassi want an apology from Gizelle in order to move forward. Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom. Gizelle has calmed down from the GnA event and realizes the source of her anger is Karen and not the ladies. She is willing to apologize to them.
On the way to their vacation rental in Lake Norman in Bunking Beds and Butting Heads, Jacqueline tells Gizelle and Wendy that Karen is not happy with her for telling the ladies Karen called her while tipsy, Gizelle is confused on why Karen has a problem with it as Karen does that "all the time". Wendy shuts down the conversation as Karen is not in the car to "defend herself". Wendy inquires Gizelle on where she currently stands with Karen due to Karen's manufactured conflicting events. Gizelle says she needs to talk to Karen. Wendy asks if they can talk before the coming day to not interfere with her birthday celebration, Gizelle makes no guarantees. At dinner, Gizelle confronts Karen about the last minute scheduled conflicting event and thinks Karen is not being a good friend. Karen defends herself and regrets not being there but does not take responsibility of the conflicting events. The argument almost escalates but is quickly diffused by Gizelle and they move forward. 5 days from Karen's court hearing, Gizelle and Karen visit Ashley in her garden for drinks and snacks in Hard Launch, Soft Landing . Karen states she is scared of the hearing but deflects Gizelle and Ashley's questions with she "cannot talk about it". Gizelle and Ashley show their support regardless.
Stacey, Gizelle, and Karen have lunch in Secrets of the Love Lagoon. Stacey thinks Gizelle puts on a hard front to protect herself but is a sweet person inside, and she is determined to get to know her. Stacey's daughter Arabella is a swimmer. They talk about Karen's upcoming Love Lagoon party. Stacey tells Karen TJ is auditioning in Los Angeles but will be back in time for the party. Gizelle and Karen encourage Stacey to date more before settling for TJ. Stacey, however, seems set on TJ. Gizelle reminds Stacey that TJ does not want to engage in sex with her, and he most likely is getting it somewhere else, probably in Los Angeles. Stacey thinks they should worry about their own men. The ladies enjoy each other's company and their salads. At Karen's Love Lagoon party, Stacey brings up Karen and Gizelle stating TJ has his fun while in L.A. at lunch the other day. Gizelle says it shouldn't apply since they are not a couple, which TJ agrees with. Everyone's confused about Stacey and TJ's status. When prompted by Stacey point blank about whether he is sleeping with anyone in L.A., TJ replies that he does so with his "Bugs Bunny" on his bed. TJ agrees with the ladies that Stacey should see "other penises" while Stacey asks to move the question along.
Gizelle tells Karen that Ray told him Karen gave him a to do list to "keep their love alive" in Rum-ble in the Jungle. Karen confirms Ray has started opening doors for her, and "traveling down to the village". Karen is not reciprocating at the moment. Gizelle is eager to know when Karen's mouth is going to come out of retirement. Gizelle, Wendy, and Keiarna talk about Karen in Old Rumors, Die Hard, Wendy is worried because she's "going through a lot". The ladies think Karen looks thinner, and not due to Ozempic. Keiarna thinks it is Ozempic, however she clarifies Karen's on it because of pre-diabetes and not for weight loss. Wendy notes Karen sleeping early on the Panama trip, Keiarna explains fatigue can be a side effect of weight loss. Gizelle and Wendy realize that Karen is taking Ozempics when they thought Karen was stressed out due to her court case. They discuss how to bring it up to Karen without offending her, Gizelle thinks if it's from a genuine place it should not matter. Gizelle and Wendy express concern over Karen's weight loss at Ashley's drag debut, Karen explains that her family has diabetes and she's taking semaglutide, which is the active ingredient in Ozempic. Stacey defends Karen agreeing that it's "preventative care". Ashley tells Gizelle Stacey had came over and told her what she told Mia in All Bark, No Bite, that prior to meeting the group, Karen took her out and warned her against Wendy. Gizelle is not surprised as she herself has cautioned Wendy about Karen but Wendy did not want to hear it as they were feuding at the time. They confront Karen, who refutes the accusation. But Gizelle is familiar with Karen's tactic and thinks it's "backfiring".
The reunion commences with Andy Cohen addressing the elephant in the room, Karen is not attending the reunion. The ladies have not talked to Karen since Christmas. Andy announces Karen has checked herself into a "private recovery center". Gizelle thinks Karen should have gone to rehab a long time ago. Wendy find it strategic to enter rehab right before the sentencing. Stacey defends Karen, everyone except her agrees with Wendy. Karen has a recorded video message for the ladies, where Karen deflects again by blaming the accident on taking antidepressants and drinking. Karen thanks Gizelle, Keiarna, Jassi, Candiace, and Andy Cohen. Gizelle is emotional and cries. Karen does not thank Wendy, who has been defending her the entire season. Wendy realizes Karen is "not my (her) friend". Gizelle defends Karen, stating Wendy had been knew that. A montage of Wendy supporting Karen rolls. Gizelle questions Wendy's revelation as she had been trying to tell Wendy Karen's disdain towards her since season 5. Wendy states Karen was the only person who stood up for her and her mother in the previous season. Andy points out Karen stating she wants to come back as Karen, but not as the Grande Dame. Gizelle states Karen is a great person when the Grande Dame "facade" fades as the cameras go down. Ashley and Keiarna agree. Andy also states Gizelle is the one who "coined" the term Grande Dame for Karen.
Wendy stating Karen is not her friend
Wendy regrets inviting Karen to the White House with her, she believes what Stacey said about Wendy. Keiarna thinks it's "not kind" for Stacey to only tell Wendy when her and Karen's friendship sours. Stacey clarifies it's because Karen did not reciprocate her standing by her. Wendy reveals Karen had actually warned her about Stacey, because she's "smart" and "educated". Gizelle throws a jabs by questioning if she's actually in possession of those qualities. Gizelle and Keiarna defend Karen. Andy reminds Gizelle herself pointed out Karen likes to steer the newbie in a certain direction. Karen did not take Keiarna to Tally Ho, and reiterates Karen was the only person that took care of her after the Deborah debacle. Wendy tells Keiarna Karen likes the "mother goose relationship", and Karen will turn on her when Keiarna's wings harden and is ready to be without her.
Karen's DUI is discussed in Reunion Part 3, everyone has seen Karen with alcohol, Ashley thinks Karen is using that to cope. Everyone also agrees Karen is "lashing out" to "distract". Jacqueline accused Mia of throwing her under the bus, Ashley points out she was the one who told them about Karen sounding tipsy on the phone. Jacqueline thinks Karen focused on that tiny part and attacked her all season. Gizelle defends Karen with Karen was afraid of the possible repercussion on her case with Jacqueline's statement. Wendy questions Karen's intention as it would've been better if she had gone to court before filming started. According to Gizelle Karen had continuously pushed back her case due to "bad paperwork".
Karen and her husband Ray in Karen's bodycam footage
The ladies can't comprehend why Karen took the case to trial, especially knowing the bodycam footage exists. Stacey and Jacqueline question if it was Karen's first time seeing the footage herself in court, Wendy and Gizelle refute as Karen's legal team had attempted to "suppress" the footage. Gizelle states Karen had refused plead deals twice, her and Keiarna had heard "6 months house arrest" and "60 days jail". Gizelle states Karen thought she really could win the case. Ashley states that a journalist texted her the day after Karen's accident asking her if there was a person in the car that was actually driving. Karen had also referenced it in the body cam footage. Andy questions Karen's statement of being with "a group of girlfriends" before her accident, as no girlfriends had came forward. Gizelle knows Karen was at a bar/restaurant that's 4 minutes away from Karen's.
Karen as Mariah Carey in her message
Karen had left ladies a message shot on December 27, 2024, the day before she checked into rehab. In a conversation between Karen and Ray, Karen states she had never seen the bodycam footage, Ray continues to defend Karen. Karen states she was blacked out the whole time and blames it on antidepressants. Gizelle thinks they need to cut the tape and Ashley states it's "performative" and they had "cover all the bases". Ashley tells the story of chatting with a gentleman on the train to New York where he used to work at Legal Seafood at the Montgomery Mall, and Karen had gone there daydrinking everyday. Gizelle and Ashley point out Karen's drinking has been going on way before her parents passed. Wendy had encountered a similar story.
Stacey gives Karen a benefit of doubt regarding her not viewing the body cam footage. A shockwave reverberates through the ladies when Gizelle mentions Karen cannot wear wigs in prison. They are worried about Karen surviving in prison. Andy closes the reunion out, there's nothing else left between Stacey and TJ. The ladies think Mia should have taken accountabilities instead of "running out".
"On February 26, 2025, Karen was sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended. She was immediately taken to prison to start her sentence."
Ashley Darby[]
Friend[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle calls Ashley on the way to picking up Karen for breakfast in A Crash Course in Deflection, who hasn't really left the house since the DUI. Ashley is surprised of Karen being a repeat offender of a serious crime. Later on Gizelle arrives at the restaurant to set up for her Hattitude Party for Karen. Gizelle relays what happened at her breakfast with Karen to Ashley. Gizelle vents to Ashley as she arrives at their GnA event in Double Trouble, stating she does not want to see "none of them hoes". Gizelle reiterates her frustration, Ashley agrees and is surprised by Karen's indifference towards the event as she had lost her parents as well. Ashley thinks the ladies were put in a difficult situation by Karen and hope they will show up for Gizelle. Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude".
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are caught off guard and express vehement displeasure for being escorted out despite showing their support for Gizelle in Momma Knows Best. Ashley thinks this is a Karen and Gizelle conflict that spilled into the ladies, and Karen intentionally created the conflicting events.
The next day, Stacey invites Jassi, Ashley, and Karen over to talk about the GnA Wellness event. Stacey is wondering why Gizelle had security handy. Stacey and Jassi state their anger regarding being thrown out. Stacey and Jassi want an apology from Gizelle in order to move forward. Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom. Gizelle has calmed down from the GnA event and realizes the source of her anger is Karen and not the ladies. She is willing to apologize to them. Gizelle invites Stacey, Jassi, Ashley, and Wendy for drinks. Gizelles apologizes to Stacey and Jassi with the intention of getting to know them better. 5 days from Karen's court hearing, Gizelle and Karen visit Ashley in her garden for drinks and snacks in Hard Launch, Soft Landing . Karen states she is scared of the hearing but deflects Gizelle and Ashley's questions with she "cannot talk about it". Gizelle and Ashley show their support regardless.
Ashley apologizes for Deborah's actions and reiterates her "focus" now is on her friendship with Keiarna in Red, White and Smooch. Keiarna knows Ashley is not Deborah but Ashley did bring Deborah into the group. Keiarna's fiance Greg took her to Paris a month after the incident to help her feel better. Gizelle checks in with Ashley, who feels "embarrassed" for bringing Deborah to the group. Ashley questions whether she has a bad judgment of character based on her marriage with Michael and now Deborah, Gizelle consoles her. Ashley's date Josh is offended by Wendy's comment of dating him is a "lateral move" from Michael in Reunion Part 2, Wendy is unapologetic and fires back about Eddie's affair rumors. But Gizelle points out she was the one who told Ashley about the rumor, and it had started from a blog.
Kal[]
Best Friend[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Jamal arrives, Gizelle reveals she met Kal through Jamal. The curfew is discussed, Adore wants to party but Angel wants to be home early. Jamal is rushing back to Atlanta, Gizelle and her daughters suspect he has a girlfriend. Gizelle is bittersweet with the joy of seeing her daughters mature into young adults while having to send them off to college.
Wendy Osefo[]
Dislikes[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle extended an invitation to Wendy for her Hattitude Party despite their conflict last season in A Crash Course in Deflection, due to the unfortunate passing of her father, inspiring her to live life to the fullest and not dwell on conflicts. Wendy arrives, and states in her confessional that she does not consider Gizelle's invitation as an olive branch and a proper discussion is required for the mending of their relationship. Gizelle acknowledges her strained relationship with Wendy and invites her to lunch to talk things through in Double Trouble. Wendy accepts the invitation. The next day, Gizelle and Wendy begin their lunch with an awkward start. Wendy states in her confessional she's willing to begin their relationship anew as she approaches 40. Gizelle thinks Wendy is condescending, Wendy thinks she has a right to respond when Gizelle brought up rumors of Eddie having affairs. Gizelle clarifies she's doesn't like being spoken to in a "demeaning" way in general. Wendy mentions Gizelle icing her out on several occasions by ignoring her, including at her own event. Gizelle acknowledges and promises to address the issue in the future instead of not speaking to Wendy. Both ladies agree to move on, they talk about the Hattitude Party. Wendy states Mia is hurt by Gizelle and Karen's accusations. Gizelle says Karen has met Inc and reiterates that he's short, they have a harmonious laugh.
Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude".
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Gizelle invites Stacey, Jassi, Ashley, and Wendy for drinks in Momma Knows Best. Gizelles apologizes to Stacey and Jassi with the intention of getting to know them better. Wendy is shocked at Gizelle taking ownership of her actions. In the car to the ladies' vacation rental in Lake Norman, Wendy is excited about turning 40. Gizelle and Wendy are enjoying each other's company, to both of their surprise.
On the way to their vacation rental in Lake Norman in Bunking Beds and Butting Heads, Jacqueline tells Gizelle and Wendy that Karen is not happy with her for telling the ladies Karen called her while tipsy, Gizelle is confused on why Karen has a problem with it as Karen does that "all the time". Wendy shuts down the conversation as Karen is not in the car to "defend herself". Wendy inquires Gizelle on where she currently stands with Karen due to Karen's manufactured conflicting events. Gizelle says she needs to talk to Karen. Wendy asks if they can talk before the coming day to not interfere with her birthday celebration, Gizelle makes no guarantees. Gizelle Facetimes Wendy and wishes her a happy birthday and lets her know she's about to board the plane to rejoin the ladies in Blast from Everyone's Past. The ladies remark how far Gizelle and Wendy has came.
Gizelle confronts Mia over bringing up her daughter in Shake the Devil Off. Mia doubles down and thinks Gizelle is portraying a perfect version of herself and her kids on social media. Ashley defends Gizelle, Wendy confronts Gizelle over making a face when Gizelle was talking about her daughters when they were in the Dominican Republic. Gizelle defends herself by saying Wendy and herself weren't friends then but Mia is her friend. Wendy thinks Gizelle has a double standard. Ashley also voices her confusion, Jacqueline defends Mia. Mia brings up her foster childhood and says that she celebrates all her past fathers so she does so with her kids too. Mia brings up Gordon's mental illness again. The ladies sympathizes with her and offer help. Ashley tells Gizelle Stacey had came over and told her what she told Mia in All Bark, No Bite, that prior to meeting the group, Karen took her out and warned her against Wendy. Gizelle is not surprised as she herself has cautioned Wendy about Karen but Wendy did not want to hear it as they were feuding at the time. They confront Karen, who refutes the accusation. But Gizelle is familiar with Karen's tactic and thinks it's "backfiring".
Wendy states Happy Eddie is doing well in Reunion Part 1, Keiarna and Stacey had sampled the product. Gizelle accuses Stacey of attempting to start her own cannabis business, to everyone's surprise. Stacey refutes, Gizelle alludes to Stacey having a meeting regarding the cannabis business, and proclaiming herself as "a celebrity". Gizelle warns Wendy, Wendy hopes Stacey doesn't come out with her own cannabis brand without telling her. Ashley's date Josh is offended by Wendy's comment of dating him is a "lateral move" from Michael in Reunion Part 2, Wendy is unapologetic and fires back about Eddie's affair rumors. But Gizelle points out she was the one who told Ashley about the rumor, and it had started from a blog.
Mia Thornton[]
Dislikes[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Karen and Gizelle discuss Mia embarking on a global excursion with her new boyfriend Inc over breakfast in A Crash Course in Deflection. Who Karen calls "DJ Apple box", due to requiring to stand on an apple box to meet Mia's height. Gizelle points out Mia stands behind him in pictures to make him appear taller. The ladies think Mia is moving too fast after the divorce with Gordon, and are curious about whether Mia's son's biological father is Gordon or Inc.
At Gizelle's Hattitude Party Gizelle inquires Mia about Inc, Karen asks if they will still see Gordon around. Mia responds yes and that Gordon is leaning on both Mia and Inc, and mentions her and Inc once did Gordon's laundry, folded them, and put them away for him. Jacqueline thinks Inc is good for Mia, comparing to Gordon and Mia as a "business partnership", to the ladies's surprise. Stacey asks Mia how long they were married (11 years). Karen tells Mia it is more than business as they have children together, and brings up Gordon declaring doubt to the world regarding whether he is Jeremiah's biological father. It bothers Karen that Mia's children became a hot topic, Mia is defensive as Gordon is the reason why the public is talking about their children and not her. Karen explains it as concern, with Gizelle backing her stating if Mia "protected her children at all costs" the overlapping timeline that casts doubt would not have occurred. Mia gets emotional while defending herself, argument ensued. Wendy defends Mia. Mia breaks down and storms off to the restroom with Jacqueline and Jassi following her.
Giselle brings up Gordon's appearance on TMZ at the Hattitude party in Double Trouble, stating he seems angry and hypothesizes it is due to Mia's new boyfriend Inc's involvement in their children's lives. Mia, Stassi, and Jacqueline return and Gizelle and Karen apologize, which Mia accepts. Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude".
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are caught off guard and express vehement displeasure for being escorted out despite showing their support for Gizelle in Momma Knows Best. Ashley thinks this is a Karen and Gizelle conflict that spilled into the ladies, and Karen intentionally created the conflicting events. Day later, Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom. Gizelle has calmed down from the GnA event and realizes the source of her anger is Karen and not the ladies. She is willing to apologize to them. Mia and Inc talk about the upcoming girls trip to Lake Norman in their new apartment. Gizelle had apologized to Mia the day prior regarding the GnA Wellness event and Mia accepted the apology.
At Wendy's 40th Birthday Party in Healing, Thriving and Surviving, Gizelle is confused by seeing Mia, Gordon, and Inc all hanging out happily at the pool with their kids on Instagram. As Mia relayed Inc and her are not on good terms with Gordon at the GnA event. The ladies all sit down together, Gizelle confronts Mia over the conflicting Gordon statement at the GnA event and her Instagram posts. The ladies are confused as well, Mia states "the fathers of my children can get along", which confuses the ladies even further. Mia clarifies her statement about the "fathers" of her children are Gordon and the biological father of her first son Joshua, not Inc in Mediation Nation. Karen defends Mia. Jacqueline, who was actually hanging out with Gordon, Mia, Inc, and the kids from the Instagram post that puzzled everyone, speaks up and explains Gordon was only okay for about five minutes before getting sad and wanting Inc gone. Gizelle doesn't understand why Mia said Inc is going to take a step back but didn't. Mia feels attacked by Gizelle. Mia helps Jacqueline with her fashion by taking her out shopping. Mia is mad at Gizelle for bringing up her Instagram post with Gordon at Wendy's Birthday Party. She references Karen and Gizelle bringing up Gordon and the kids at the Hattitude Party. Mia thinks Gizelle should've called her instead of questioning her publicly. Jacqueline jokes Gizelle is jealous with no man while Mia has several. Mia wants to have a conversation with Gizelle. At Ashley's Over The Edge charity event, Mia confronts Gizelle over the Instagram post, and compares it to her not bringing up Gizelle finding out her daughters sneaking boys into their house via Ring while they were in the Dominican Republic. Wendy and Karen are confused by the comparison and think children are off limits. The ladies think Mia is taking out her stress from Gordon and Inc on Gizelle.
Gizelle confronts Mia over bringing up her daughter in Shake the Devil Off. Mia doubles down and thinks Gizelle is portraying a perfect version of herself and her kids on social media. Ashley defends Gizelle, Wendy confronts Gizelle over making a face when Gizelle was talking about her daughters when they were in the Dominican Republic. Gizelle defends herself by saying Wendy and herself weren't friends then but Mia is her friend. Wendy thinks Gizelle has a double standard. Ashley also voices her confusion, Jacqueline defends Mia. Mia brings up her foster childhood and says that she celebrates all her past fathers so she does so with her kids too. Mia brings up Gordon's mental illness again. The ladies sympathizes with her and offer help. Gizelle brings up Mia's comments about her daughters at dinner in Rum-ble in the Jungle, especially Mia doubling down last night at dinner. Mia revealed she had apologized to Gizelle off camera, Gizelle thinks she should've done it at the dinner. Mia feels that her social media is being examined "under a microscope" and her authenticity is being questioned. Jacqueline defends Mia blindly at dinner, the ladies think Mia doesn't get to act erratically due to what's going on in her personal life. Mia calls the ladies "miserable b*tches", which sends all the ladies into a tailspin.
Mia apologizes to Gizelle about going after her daughters in Red, White and Smooch. Gizelle accepts and becomes the stuffing in an Mia-Stacey sandwich. Gizelle is gleeful at Jacqueline and Ashley sharing a kiss because she knows it will piss Mia off. Karen pulls Gizelle aside and relays her what Ray told her about Gordon and Mia in Old Rumors, Die Hard. Gizelle is baffled by Mia's lies and they confront Mia. Mia is surprised the ladies took Gordon's word over hers, Gizelle accuses Mia for being a "known liar". Gizelle states the timing is "off" for GnA apparel with Ashley's divorce in Reunion Part 1. They pivot to "community outreach" and "health and wellness", they are the "liaison" between "the community and the charity". Mia ask what the next phase it, Gizelle will let her know if she's invited.
Mia's storyline this season is discussed in Reunion Part 2. Wendy kinda defends Inc while Gizelle and Ashley think Inc "wants camera time", Gizelle, Ashley, and Stacey do not believe that Mia and Inc broke up, thinking they are only pretending to be because of the public backlash. Gizelle accuses Mia of living in Atlanta with Inc and only flting in for filming and confessionals. Mia refutes, stating she flies back and forth but has a condo in the DMV. Her kids are in "private home school" and they do go back and forth with her at times.
Wendy (left) pointing out Mia's antics
Wendy speaks what the ladies think: Mia has an "orchestrated" storyline with Inc this season, but it "backfired" and Mia is doing damage control by posting pictures of her and Gordon. The divorce is a "lie", Mia, Gordon, and Inc are "all in on it", for the benefit of the "show". Wendy questions "what would be left" if Mia's no longer on the show. Mia states the kids did hear about the divorce for the first time on camera, but states the original intention was counseling first. Mia also states Inc was the one who requested the paternity test for Jeremiah, and Jeremiah is not aware as the kids are not allowed on social media. Gizelle and Ashley point out that Jeremiah is going to find out eventually. The ladies are confused by the convoluted paternity test storyline along with the viewers. Mia then reveals that Jeremiah was conceived through IVF but states she possibly could have been pregnant as well. The ladies educate Mia that it is not possible because a blood pregnancy test is required before starting IVF. Stacey thinks Mia should just put the storyline to rest.
Mia (left) and Gizelle arguing
Mia states Gordon and Inc got along for a year until their confrontation. The ladies accuse Mia of setting Gordon up for the benefit of the storyline. Mia defends herself with wanting both Gordon and Inc to co-parent, as Gordon and her first husband are good friends. Jacqueline defends Mia but also states she doesn't think Gordon and Inc should mix especially in front of the kids. The ladies think Mia lies a lot as Mia continues to blame Gordon and his mental illness. The ladies don't believe Mia when she states Gordon wants to be at the reunion and apologize to Mia and the ladies. Gizelle thinks Mia is only on an "apology tour" because social media tore her to "smithereens". Apparently Mia thinks she's the Beyonce and the other ladies are all Michelle's. In an Unseen Footage of Ashley's drag debut, Mia got into Gizelle face when they fought about Mia bringing up Gizelle's daughters. Mia walks off when Gizelle states she's a "horrible mother" for publicly using her kids for a manufactured storyline.
Gordon Thornton[]
Unknown Relationship[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Giselle brings up Gordon's appearance on TMZ at the Hattitude party in Double Trouble, stating he seems angry and hypothesizes it is due to Mia's new boyfriend Inc's involvement in their children's lives.
Jacqueline Blake[]
Friend[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle mentions Jacqueline had questions for Karen that she did not ask at the party in Double Trouble. Karen states Jacqueline and her are on the outs as Jacqueline stated she will wait for the "verdict" on the DUI even though she defended Karen. At the GnA event, Jacqueline was not part of the group text Karen sent out, Gizelle tells Jacqueline what Karen and her talked about and Karen is mad at her for her comments at the Hattitude Party.
On the way to their vacation rental in Lake Norman in Bunking Beds and Butting Heads, Jacqueline tells Gizelle and Wendy that Karen is not happy with her for telling the ladies Karen called her while tipsy, Gizelle is confused on why Karen has a problem with it as Karen does that "all the time". Wendy shuts down the conversation as Karen is not in the car to "defend herself".
Keiarna Stewart[]
Friend[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Keiarna was not invited to Karen's birthday hosted by Gizelle in Double Trouble, Karen states she will talk to Gizelle and ask her to extend an invite to Keiarna on her upcoming GnA event. Keiarna does not wish to be invited due to the incident at the GnA Fashion Show last season. Karen tells Gizelle Keiarna is upset over not receiving an invitation to the party. Gizelle thinks Karen is shady for telling Keiarna Gizelle didn't want to invite her. Gizelle tells Karen that she couldn't invite Keiarna due to the limited seats available, but extends an invitation to the upcoming GnA event. Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude".
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are caught off guard and express vehement displeasure for being escorted out despite showing their support for Gizelle in Momma Knows Best. Ashley thinks this is a Karen and Gizelle conflict that spilled into the ladies, and Karen intentionally created the conflicting events.
Gizelle and Wendy visit Keiarna at her salon K Stewart in Old Rumors, Die Hard, they had known each other for a "long time", as Keiarna and Gizelle's best frieind Kal are frieinds.
Stacey Rusch[]
Dislikes[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event in Double Trouble, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude".
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are caught off guard and express vehement displeasure for being escorted out despite showing their support for Gizelle in Momma Knows Best. Ashley thinks this is a Karen and Gizelle conflict that spilled into the ladies, and Karen intentionally created the conflicting events.
The next day, Stacey invites Jassi, Ashley, and Karen over to talk about the GnA Wellness event. Stacey is wondering why Gizelle had security handy. Stacey and Jassi state their anger regarding being thrown out. Stacey and Jassi want an apology from Gizelle in order to move forward. Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom. Gizelle has calmed down from the GnA event and realizes the source of her anger is Karen and not the ladies. She is willing to apologize to them. Gizelle invites Stacey, Jassi, Ashley, and Wendy for drinks. Gizelles apologizes to Stacey and Jassi with the intention of getting to know them better. Gizelle gets to know Stacey, who states she is sad about her divorce. Ashley brings up TJ, Stacey's new best friend, to Stacey's discontent. Ashley is surprised by Stacey's reaction, stating that she did not know that TJ was told to her in confidence. Gizelle advises Stacey on having good relationships as it directly affects the children. Stacey tells Gizelle that TJ is an actor. They confirm with his IMDB list in Shady Waters. Stacey reveals TJ is the one who made the decision to save sex till after marriage. Gizelle and Wendy can't help but laugh at the situation.
Ashley and Stacey bond over their upcoming remediation in Mediation Nation, which are one day apart. Stacey thinks her soon to be ex-husband will be fair in the process, to Ashley's dismay. Ashley relays the situation to Gizelle and Karen, who offered her good advice regarding remediation as both of them have gone through divorces. Stacey unsuccessfully tried to start a conversation with TJ. Gizelle, Karen, and Ashley pull Stacey aside to offer their advice. Stacey is optimistic while the rest of the ladies attempt to be realistic, Gizelle thinks Stacey should be precise on what to ask for herself and her daughter. Karen thinks Stacey should not let TJ come around till the divorce is over or it will just add fuel to the fire. Stacey remains optimistic and thinks her divorce is different than the others. Gizelle, Karen, and Wendy meet with Ashley and Stacey for drinks and check in with their respective remediation. Stacey admits to her husband taking full financial control during their marriage. Unfortunately, Stacey was blindsided with the full financial transparency. Wendy relates as Eddie takes care of the finance while she takes care of the kids. But now after hearing the other ladies' experiences she will work on familiarizing herself with their finances. Stacey has learned from her experience and appreciates the ladies for advising her. Stacey has multiple appointments of remediation while Ashley and Michael attempted to finish it in one go. Michael wants a confidentiality agreement of Ashley never speaking negatively about him in a public forum. Michael will have custody of the kids 10 days out of the month. They did not reach an agreement after 9 hours of remediation, so now either the lawyers can come to an agreement or Ashley will file for a public complaint. Ashley doesn't wish to be contentious with Michael but thinks the separation should be fair.
Stacey, Gizelle, and Karen have lunch in Secrets of the Love Lagoon. Stacey thinks Gizelle puts on a hard front to protect herself but is a sweet person inside, and she is determined to get to know her. Stacey's daughter Arabella is a swimmer. They talk about Karen's upcoming Love Lagoon party. Stacey tells Karen TJ is auditioning in Los Angeles but will be back in time for the party. Gizelle and Karen encourage Stacey to date more before settling for TJ. Stacey, however, seems set on TJ. Gizelle reminds Stacey that TJ does not want to engage in sex with her, and he most likely is getting it somewhere else, probably in Los Angeles. Stacey thinks they should worry about their own men. The ladies enjoy each other's company and their salads. At Karen's Love Lagoon party, Stacey brings up Karen and Gizelle stating TJ has his fun while in L.A. at lunch the other day. Gizelle says it shouldn't apply since they are not a couple, which TJ agrees with. Everyone's confused about Stacey and TJ's status. When prompted by Stacey point blank about whether he is sleeping with anyone in L.A., TJ replies that he does so with his "Bugs Bunny" on his bed. TJ agrees with the ladies that Stacey should see "other penises" while Stacey asks to move the question along. Stacey asks Gizelle for toothpaste after dinner in Shake the Devil Off.
Stacey (right) with Vivien at her boutique
Stacey visits Vivien's boutique with Gizelle, Ashley, and Wendy to look for dresses for Stacey's Strut for Strays fundraiser in The Truth Will Set You Off. Karen is not walking, Wendy thinks it's because Stacey took Mia's side at Ashley's drag debut. But Stacey doesn't think so, and she has stood up for Karen enough times in Lake Norman. Gizelle was actually with Karen when they received the invite from Stacey to look for gowns at Vivien's. Karen thinks Stacey wasn't being "respectful" because Vivien is Karen's friend and Stacey should've asked Karen first. Stacey states she knows Vivien longer than she had known Karen. Ashley understands what Gizelle's saying while Wendy doesn't get why Stacey needs "permission" from Karen.
(Left to right) Gizelle, Ashley, and Wendy at Vivien's boutique
Gizelle confronts Stacey over not asking the ladies if they'd like to be in the show and had just sent out the invitation. Stacey is shocked and offended when Gizelle confesses she didn't know Stacey's "into charities". Gizelle states Stacey didn't donate to her GnA event, Stacey reminds Gizelle she threw her out. Gizelle follows Karen's suit and bows out of being in the fashion show, citing alleged "PTSD" from getting bit by dogs when she was little. Gizelle later confirms that it is a lie in her confession. Stacey feels "reprimanded by the group" as they follow Karen. Gizelle arrives at Stacey's Strut for Strays Fundraiser in All Bark, No Bite wearing the dress that Wendy wanted to get when they went dress shopping at Vivien's but is prohibited by Stacey as it is her event. Stacey states Gizelle looks like "big bird".
Wendy states Happy Eddie is doing well in Reunion Part 1, Keiarna and Stacey had sampled the product. Gizelle accuses Stacey of attempting to start her own cannabis business, to everyone's surprise. Stacey refutes, Gizelle alludes to Stacey having a meeting regarding the cannabis business, and proclaiming herself as "a celebrity". Gizelle warns Wendy, Wendy hopes Stacey doesn't come out with her own cannabis brand without telling her.
Wendy stating Karen is not her friend
Wendy regrets inviting Karen to the White House with her, she believes what Stacey said about Wendy. Keiarna thinks it's "not kind" for Stacey to only tell Wendy when her and Karen's friendship sours. Stacey clarifies it's because Karen did not reciprocate her standing by her. Wendy reveals Karen had actually warned her about Stacey, because she's "smart" and "educated". Gizelle throws a jabs by questioning if she's actually in possession of those qualities. Gizelle and Keiarna defend Karen. Andy reminds Gizelle herself pointed out Karen likes to steer the newbie in a certain direction. Karen did not take Keiarna to Tally Ho, and reiterates Karen was the only person that took care of her after the Deborah debacle. Wendy tells Keiarna Karen likes the "mother goose relationship", and Karen will turn on her when Keiarna's wings harden and is ready to be without her. Wendy reveals Gizelle not only bought the dress Stacey forbade the ladies to buy at the finale but also gave Wendy the dress for her confessional in Reunion Part 2. Stacey questions whether Gizelle donated to her charity, and she is going to check the receipts. Stacey thinks Gizelle wears blonde the best, Gizelle wants to see Stacey's ears, to which Stacey sent Gizelle a video of.
Jassi Rideaux[]
Friend[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Stacey, Wendy, Mia, Jassi, and Keiarna head to Karen's event in Double Trouble, they discuss the scheduling conflict. Stacey thinks Karen had put everyone in an "uncomfortable situation". The ladies Facetime Ashley, reporting they can arrive by 8:30. Ashley informs the ladies the event ends at 9 and tells them to come before 8. The ladies insists on their commitment to attend. Upon finding out the 24 minutes it will take to go from Karen's event to Gizelle's via Fahmi, the driver, Wendy and Keiarna volunteer to stay with Karen and split from the group as their focus for the night is on Karen. Ashley relays her phone call with the ladies to Gizelle, Gizelle does not want the ladies to come at 8, stating that the ladies are "f*cking rude".
The ladies arrive at Karen's event at 7:09, Karen states the ladies like her better as they had shown up for her. Karen's event is documented through cellphone cameras. Keiarna does not want to attend another GnA event and Wendy wants to witness the award being passed out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi races back out at 7:39 for Gizelle's event. Ashley and Gizelle give speech appreciating the guests for showing up for a good cause. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are elated to have made it on time at 8, however, Gizelle met their warm salutations with calling the security to have the ladies escorted out. Mia, Stacey, and Jassi are caught off guard and express vehement displeasure for being escorted out despite showing their support for Gizelle in Momma Knows Best. Ashley thinks this is a Karen and Gizelle conflict that spilled into the ladies, and Karen intentionally created the conflicting events.
The next day, Stacey invites Jassi, Ashley, and Karen over to talk about the GnA Wellness event. Stacey is wondering why Gizelle had security handy. Stacey and Jassi state their anger regarding being thrown out. Stacey and Jassi want an apology from Gizelle in order to move forward. Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom. Gizelle has calmed down from the GnA event and realizes the source of her anger is Karen and not the ladies. She is willing to apologize to them. Gizelle invites Stacey, Jassi, Ashley, and Wendy for drinks. Gizelles apologizes to Stacey and Jassi with the intention of getting to know them better.
Vivien Agbakoba[]
Likes[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle appreciates Vivien for committing to her event as Vivien is Karen's friend in Double Trouble.
Grace Bryant[]
Daughter[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Jamal arrives, Gizelle reveals she met Kal through Jamal. The curfew is discussed, Adore wants to party but Angel wants to be home early. Jamal is rushing back to Atlanta, Gizelle and her daughters suspect he has a girlfriend. Gizelle is bittersweet with the joy of seeing her daughters mature into young adults while having to send them off to college.
Gizelle and her daughter Grace visit an ice cream shop in Mediation Nation. Grace had just finished her first year at college. They have gotten even closer with Grace calling Gizelle every morning. They talk about Adore and Angel leaving for separate colleges, and Adore might have trouble adjusting as Angel is always there for her. Gizelle is saddened as all her daughters are leaving for college around the same time of her father Curtis' sudden passing. Gizelle revealed when her father was in the hospital he was calling her hourly, she knew it was time to get on a flight when a call is missed. Angel took control of the situation and got help from Jamal to get Gizelle to her dad. Grace checks in with Gizelle on what she's going to do with the time she now has in her hands (cooking class).
Gizelle hangs out with her daughters before they leave for college in Love in the Fast Lane. They are fourth generation Historically Black College and Universities attenders from Jamal's side. Gizelle is in court contesting the validity of her father Curtis' will. Allegedly Curtis conjured up a new will post brain surgery before his passing, where Gizelle and the girls do not receive anything. Gizelle is dealing with grieving his father and the will. She is worried about the same thing happening to her therefore not wanting to go back into the dating scene. However, Jamal is getting married again, so they had a discussion. Jamal had created a trust for the girls. Gizelles' daughters think she can also create a trust for them if she meets someone special.
Gizelle with her daughter Grace (left) and Adore (middle) going to The Container Store
Gizelle tells the ladies about Jamal getting married and their daughters not knowing their future step mother over breakfast in Red, White and Smooch. Gizelle's eldest daughter Grace gives college advice to Gizelle's younger twin daughters Adore and Angel in Old Rumors, Die Hard. Gizelle and her daughters Grace and Adore visit The Container Store to get ready to leave for college. Gizelle herself went to Hampton University and majored in marketing. She then worked for Johnson & Johnson, Sallie Mae, and events for NAACP. Gizelle is still contesting her father's will in the court. She's also buying an investment home 3 minutes away from Adore's college. They have a tradition of Gizelle's father helping them pick out a Christmas Tree every year after Gizelle's divorce, Christmas is now even more sentimental for them. Grace and Adore roast Gizelle.
Gizelle plants a tree for her father Curtis with her daughters Grace, Angel, and Adore in All Bark, No Bite. They couldn't break the ground to dig the hole deep enough, Gizelle's gardener will take care of it. They are emotional and remember Curtis. Gizelle is sad that both her father and her daughters are leaving, but she's holding her head up high.
Angel Bryant[]
Daughter[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Jamal arrives, Gizelle reveals she met Kal through Jamal. The curfew is discussed, Adore wants to party but Angel wants to be home early. Jamal is rushing back to Atlanta, Gizelle and her daughters suspect he has a girlfriend. Gizelle is bittersweet with the joy of seeing her daughters mature into young adults while having to send them off to college. On their Cast Trip to Lake Norman in Bunking Beds and Butting Heads, Gizelle informs the ladies that she will be flying out at night for her twin daughters Angel and Adore's Cap and Gown Ceremony, which is early morning the next day. She will be catching a flight back after the event. Gizelle attends Angel and Adore's Cap and Gown Ceremony with Jamal in Blast from Everyone's Past. Gizelle is bittersweet and proud of witnessing her daughter maturing into young adults. A montage of Angel and Adore growing up is shown, along with a tribute for Gizelle's dad Curtis.
Gizelle and her daughter Grace visit an ice cream shop in Mediation Nation. Grace had just finished her first year at college. They have gotten even closer with Grace calling Gizelle every morning. They talk about Adore and Angel leaving for separate colleges, and Adore might have trouble adjusting as Angel is always there for her. Gizelle is saddened as all her daughters are leaving for college around the same time of her father Curtis' sudden passing. Gizelle revealed when her father was in the hospital he was calling her hourly, she knew it was time to get on a flight when a call is missed. Angel took control of the situation and got help from Jamal to get Gizelle to her dad. Grace checks in with Gizelle on what she's going to do with the time she now has in her hands (cooking class).
Gizelle hangs out with her daughters before they leave for college in Love in the Fast Lane. They are fourth generation Historically Black College and Universities attenders from Jamal's side. Gizelle is in court contesting the validity of her father Curtis' will. Allegedly Curtis conjured up a new will post brain surgery before his passing, where Gizelle and the girls do not receive anything. Gizelle is dealing with grieving his father and the will. She is worried about the same thing happening to her therefore not wanting to go back into the dating scene. However, Jamal is getting married again, so they had a discussion. Jamal had created a trust for the girls. Gizelles' daughters think she can also create a trust for them if she meets someone special.
Gizelle with her daughter Grace (left) and Adore (middle) going to The Container Store
Gizelle mentions are daughters are camp counselor so they are getting holiday pay on 4th of July in Red, White and Smooch. Gizelle tells the ladies about Jamal getting married and their daughters not knowing their future step mother over breakfast. Gizelle's eldest daughter Grace gives college advice to Gizelle's younger twin daughters Adore and Angel in Old Rumors, Die Hard. Gizelle and her daughters Grace and Adore visit The Container Store to get ready to leave for college. Gizelle herself went to Hampton University and majored in marketing. She then worked for Johnson & Johnson, Sallie Mae, and events for NAACP. Gizelle is still contesting her father's will in the court. She's also buying an investment home 3 minutes away from Adore's college. They have a tradition of Gizelle's father helping them pick out a Christmas Tree every year after Gizelle's divorce, Christmas is now even more sentimental for them. Grace and Adore roast Gizelle.
Gizelle plants a tree for her father Curtis with her daughters Grace, Angel, and Adore in All Bark, No Bite. They couldn't break the ground to dig the hole deep enough, Gizelle's gardener will take care of it. They are emotional and remember Curtis. Gizelle is sad that both her father and her daughters are leaving, but she's holding her head up high. Gizelle mentions in Reunion Part 2 she was sad for a bit after dropping her daughters Adore and Angel off at college, but now she likes the freedom. Adore and Angel are doing well in college. Gizelle's daughters attended her ex-husband Jamal's wedding to his new wife that unintentionally resembles Wicked, but they still don't know their new step-mom well.
Adore Bryant[]
Daughter[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Jamal arrives, Gizelle reveals she met Kal through Jamal. The curfew is discussed, Adore wants to party but Angel wants to be home early. Jamal is rushing back to Atlanta, Gizelle and her daughters suspect he has a girlfriend. Gizelle is bittersweet with the joy of seeing her daughters mature into young adults while having to send them off to college. On their Cast Trip to Lake Norman in Bunking Beds and Butting Heads, Gizelle informs the ladies that she will be flying out at night for her twin daughters Angel and Adore's Cap and Gown Ceremony, which is early morning the next day. She will be catching a flight back after the event. Gizelle attends Angel and Adore's Cap and Gown Ceremony with Jamal in Blast from Everyone's Past. Gizelle is bittersweet and proud of witnessing her daughter maturing into young adults. A montage of Angel and Adore growing up is shown, along with a tribute for Gizelle's dad Curtis.
Gizelle and her daughter Grace visit an ice cream shop in Mediation Nation. Grace had just finished her first year at college. They have gotten even closer with Grace calling Gizelle every morning. They talk about Adore and Angel leaving for separate colleges, and Adore might have trouble adjusting as Angel is always there for her. Gizelle is saddened as all her daughters are leaving for college around the same time of her father Curtis' sudden passing. Gizelle revealed when her father was in the hospital he was calling her hourly, she knew it was time to get on a flight when a call is missed. Angel took control of the situation and got help from Jamal to get Gizelle to her dad. Grace checks in with Gizelle on what she's going to do with the time she now has in her hands (cooking class).
Gizelle hangs out with her daughters before they leave for college in Love in the Fast Lane. They are fourth generation Historically Black College and Universities attenders from Jamal's side. Gizelle is in court contesting the validity of her father Curtis' will. Allegedly Curtis conjured up a new will post brain surgery before his passing, where Gizelle and the girls do not receive anything. Gizelle is dealing with grieving his father and the will. She is worried about the same thing happening to her therefore not wanting to go back into the dating scene. However, Jamal is getting married again, so they had a discussion. Jamal had created a trust for the girls. Gizelles' daughters think she can also create a trust for them if she meets someone special.
Gizelle with her daughter Grace (left) and Adore (middle) going to The Container Store
Gizelle mentions are daughters are camp counselor so they are getting holiday pay on 4th of July in Red, White and Smooch. Gizelle tells the ladies about Jamal getting married and their daughters not knowing their future step mother over breakfast. Gizelle's eldest daughter Grace gives college advice to Gizelle's younger twin daughters Adore and Angel in Old Rumors, Die Hard. Gizelle and her daughters Grace and Adore visit The Container Store to get ready to leave for college. Gizelle herself went to Hampton University and majored in marketing. She then worked for Johnson & Johnson, Sallie Mae, and events for NAACP. Gizelle is still contesting her father's will in the court. She's also buying an investment home 3 minutes away from Adore's college. They have a tradition of Gizelle's father helping them pick out a Christmas Tree every year after Gizelle's divorce, Christmas is now even more sentimental for them. Grace and Adore roast Gizelle.
Gizelle plants a tree for her father Curtis with her daughters Grace, Angel, and Adore in All Bark, No Bite. They couldn't break the ground to dig the hole deep enough, Gizelle's gardener will take care of it. They are emotional and remember Curtis. Gizelle is sad that both her father and her daughters are leaving, but she's holding her head up high. Gizelle mentions in Reunion Part 2 she was sad for a bit after dropping her daughters Adore and Angel off at college, but now she likes the freedom. Adore and Angel are doing well in college. Gizelle's daughters attended her ex-husband Jamal's wedding to his new wife that unintentionally resembles Wicked, but they still don't know their new step-mom well.
Curtis Graves[]
Father[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle is partnering with the National Brain Tumor Society for an GnA event to honor her late father in Double Trouble. Gizelle arrives at the event and meets with Deana and Ashley from the National Brain Tumor Society, Gizelle advocates for early tumor detection as her father was diagnosed from a CAT scan and unfortunately passed away 12 days later. Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Gizelle attends Angel and Adore's Cap and Gown Ceremony with Jamal in Blast from Everyone's Past. Gizelle is bittersweet and proud of witnessing her daughter maturing into young adults. A montage of Angel and Adore growing up is shown, along with a tribute for Gizelle's dad Curtis.
Gizelle and her daughter Grace visit an ice cream shop in Mediation Nation. Grace had just finished her first year at college. They have gotten even closer with Grace calling Gizelle every morning. They talk about Adore and Angel leaving for separate colleges, and Adore might have trouble adjusting as Angel is always there for her. Gizelle is saddened as all her daughters are leaving for college around the same time of her father Curtis' sudden passing. Gizelle revealed when her father was in the hospital he was calling her hourly, she knew it was time to get on a flight when a call is missed. Angel took control of the situation and got help from Jamal to get Gizelle to her dad. Grace checks in with Gizelle on what she's going to do with the time she now has in her hands (cooking class).
Gizelle hangs out with her daughters before they leave for college in Love in the Fast Lane. Gizelle is in court contesting the validity of her father Curtis' will. Allegedly Curtis conjured up a new will post brain surgery before his passing, where Gizelle and the girls do not receive anything. Gizelle is dealing with grieving his father and the will. Gizelle is still contesting her father's will in the court in Old Rumors, Die Hard. Gizelle plants a tree for her father Curtis with her daughters Grace, Angel, and Adore in All Bark, No Bite. They couldn't break the ground to dig the hole deep enough, Gizelle's gardener will take care of it. They are emotional and remember Curtis. Gizelle is sad that both her father and her daughters are leaving, but she's holding her head up high.
Jamal Bryant[]
Ex-Husband[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Gizelle's best friend Kal is doing Angel and Adore's hair for their prom in Momma Knows Best. Gizelle is sad because her father usually attends her daughter's school events. Jamal arrives, Gizelle reveals she met Kal through Jamal. The curfew is discussed, Adore wants to party but Angel wants to be home early. Jamal is rushing back to Atlanta, Gizelle and her daughters suspect he has a girlfriend. Gizelle is bittersweet with the joy of seeing her daughters mature into young adults while having to send them off to college. Karen brings up Jamal's engagement in Hard Launch, Soft Landing , which Gizelle is happy for and apparently has been encouraging him to do. However, Gizelle's daughters were confused when told by Jamal as they did not know he was dating. Gizelle is not looking for marriage herself but instead is just having fun. Gizelle hangs out with her daughters before they leave for college in Love in the Fast Lane. Jamal is getting married again, so they had a discussion. Jamal had created a trust for the girls. Gizelle tells the ladies about Jamal getting married and their daughters not knowing their future step mother over breakfast in Red, White and Smooch. Gizelle mentions in Reunion Part 2 her daughters attended her ex-husband Jamal's wedding to his new wife that unintentionally resembles Wicked, but they still don't know their new step-mom well.
Nnmanse Ammons[]
Date[]
Season 9 (RHOP)[]
Ashley and Gizelle go speed dating in Love in the Fast Lane. Gizelle hits it off with Nnamnse. Ashley and Gizelle compare notes and they recommended Nnamnse and Josh for each other. Gizelle goes on a salsa dancing date with Nnamnse in Secrets of the Love Lagoon, Gizelle has a good impression of him so far. However, Gizelle prefers a tough guy and jokes that Nnamnse has never been to prison might be too soft for her. They have fun salsa dancing, even though Gizelle does not have rhythm. On another day, Gizelle and Ashley refresh Nnamnse and Josh on Karen and Ray on their way to Karen's. Gizelle revealed to Nnamnse that it's a love themed party, catching him by surprise. Gizelle reveals her and Nnmanse rekindled after filming wrapped in Reunion Part 2, Nnmanse and Ashley's date Josh are actually good friends.
Filmography[]
To Be Completed.
Gallery[]
Promotional Photos[]
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Confessional Interview Looks[]
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Chapter Cards[]
To Be Added.
Intro Cards[]
Theme Song Snaps[]
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Reunion Dresses[]
Taglines[]
| "The word on the street, is that I'm the word on the street." | ||
| "Word on the street is, I'm still the word on the street." | ||
| "If you can't handle me being the word on the street, then stop listening." | ||
| "I'm the baddest thing walking, and the smartest one talking." | ||
| "I’m still the baddest thing walking, and the most anointed one talking." | ||
| "The secret to this pretty face is staying in the shade." | ||
| "I’m pretty, petty, and always sitting on ready." | ||
| "I’m no angel. But gimme some grace, and you’ll learn to adore me." | ||
| "When the girls are away, it’s time for Gizelle to play." | ||
Trivia[]
Cast Member Statistics[]
- Bryant is among three main cast members on The Real Housewives of Potomac to have appeared in all nine seasons as a 'Housewife'; beside Ashley Darby and Karen Huger.