Harry Hamlin is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it’s his tomato sauce that’s catching attention. The husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna recently found himself at the center of a scathing review from Real Housewives of New York alum and Skinnygirl mogul Bethenny Frankel. Yet, Harry is standing by his creation, unbothered by the critique, and he’s letting the world know exactly how he feels.
In 2024, Harry Hamlin launched Harry’s Famous, a line of jarred tomato sauces inspired by a simple comment from Lisa, who had mentioned on RHOBH that Harry’s spaghetti sauce was truly exceptional. This off-hand remark planted the seed for his new business venture. To top it off, Harry even prepared a Bolognese sauce for Garcelle Beauvais’ birthday—proving he wasn’t just making sauces for his own kitchen but taking his craft to new heights.
However, things took a turn when Bethenny Frankel posted a candid review of Harry’s Rosemary Red Wine sauce on TikTok. The feedback was anything but kind. In her video, Bethenny didn’t sugarcoat her thoughts. After tasting the sauce, she made a face, clearly unimpressed, and said, “I don’t like that. It tastes like vinegar or wine or something.” She added, “It tastes like eating a glass of not-great red wine,” making it clear that the sauce wasn’t to her liking.
Despite the harsh criticism, Harry is unfazed telling Andy Cohen, “I’m a huge fan of Bethenny’s, and all I can say is that taste is a personal thing,” he shared in response. “Some people have good taste, some people have bad taste. But you know, there’s no accounting for it, right?” It’s clear that Harry isn’t taking her review personally—he sees it as part of the territory in the world of food, where taste is subjective, and not every product will resonate with everyone.
“I appreciate anything and everything,” Harry continued. “But I’m sticking by my sauce. If somebody gives us a try, if you like it, you like it. If you don’t, hey, buy something else.”
For those who do enjoy Harry’s famous sauce, there’s good news. The actor and entrepreneur is already preparing a second variant: Spicy Tarragon Vodka. Fans of his brand can expect a new flavor on the shelves soon, promising to bring even more variety to his sauce line.
At the end of the day, Harry remains confident in his product and in the idea that food—and opinions—are as varied as the people who try them. He may not be able to win everyone over, but for those who do love his sauce, he’s got more to come.
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