Teddi Mellencamp is giving rare insight into how her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills friendships evolved after cameras stopped rolling, and why Kyle Richards is now one of the most important people in her life.
In a new interview with Parade, Teddi reflected on how her former castmates have shown up for her in recent years, especially as she navigated serious health challenges. What surprised her most, she says, is how quickly old Housewives drama faded once real life took priority.
“Everybody has been so incredible. I joke when I walk into like BravoCon or something—I’m like, I don’t even remember who I had beef with, and if I did, they don’t have beef with me anymore,” Teddi shared with a laugh.
According to Teddi, the feuds that once defined her time on the show feel distant now. During an extended hospital stay related to her health battle, she says Kyle was one of the friends who made sure she was never alone.
“Kyle was there with me in the hospital, like rotating in and out with a couple of my other friends, living there because nobody ever wanted me to be alone.”
That period, Teddi explained, completely changed how she views the franchise and the relationships it created. While Housewives is often associated with chaos and conflict, she says her personal experience tells a very different story.
“So. I will forever be grateful that she’s such a great friend and, like, people say, ‘Housewives, oh it’s all about the drama and the scandal,’” Teddi said.
For her, the biggest takeaway wasn’t the fights, it was the friendships that lasted long after filming wrapped.
“But, like, I met my best friend there, and she takes abundantly good care of me, and I’m forever grateful.”