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Jessel Taank is debunking fan theories that she had work done between her first two seasons on The Real Housewives of New York City.
“I think that when you’re in reality TV, it’s so natural to be like, ‘Oh, she got plastic surgery or she did this or she’s on Ozempic,’” Taank, 45, exclusively told Us Weekly at Hayu FanFest in London. “I actually f—ing hate Ozempic. I would never put needles in myself.”
Taank further revealed why she likely got criticism to the contrary.
“I think it’s just the natural reaction to people who make positive change, physically or otherwise,” she stated.
The Real Housewives of New York City is back and there’s already plenty of big drama in the Big Apple. “We obviously have some expectations,” cast member Jessel Taank exclusively shared with Us Weekly ahead of the RHONY season 15 premiere. “With one season under the belt, you understand what this world is about. Ultimately, […]
The fashion publicist also detailed that it can be difficult to receive an onslaught of online hate and backlash.
“Obviously social media and that sort of wave of overwhelming feedback, it can be quite harsh at times,” Taank said. “I learned to block it out and I actually think these people are really funny because some of the stuff they say is so insane.”
She added, “Now, I actually just laugh at the comments and I read all of them and I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m so sorry that you’re so sad.’”
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Taank was one of the new Housewives to receive an apple when Bravo rebooted RHONY season 14 alongside Erin Lichy, Ubah Hassan, Sai de Silva, Brynn Whitfield and Jenna Lyons. They all returned for season 15, which is currently airing on Bravo. Many fans have also applauded Taank’s authenticity and sense of humor.
The Real Housewives of New York City is about to return with a whole new cast — and the show’s stars are ready to bring new life to the long-running franchise. “Everyone has an opinion about everything,” Jessel Taank exclusively said of her costars in the new issue of Us Weekly. “‘What? You like watermelon […]
“I think it’s because I’m funny and who doesn’t want someone who’s funny?” she told Us. “I really do think that and, by the way, I bring the looks. Funny and fashion has always been my thing.”
The RHONY ladies were also joined by art curator Racquel Chevremont and fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff this season.
“Rebecca’s a dear friend,” Taank added. “She’s a good person.”
With reporting by Tufayel Ahmed
