Kelly Bensimon's New Chapter on 'The Golden Life'

Kelly Bensimon is embarking on a new personal journey, reconnecting with herself nearly 15 years after first appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City. She is set to star in the new E! series, "The Golden Life," alongside former RHONY castmates Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, and Dorinda Medley. The show, filmed in Palm Beach, Florida, offers Bensimon an opportunity to deepen her friendships and present a more mature and open version of herself to viewers. Bensimon stated that the positive experience on "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" in 2023 encouraged her return to filming with friends. She aims to dispel persistent misconceptions about her personality, particularly the idea that she is 'flighty' or only concerned with superficial matters. Bensimon, who grew up in Rockford, Illinois, wants to highlight her genuine warmth and the resilience she developed working in various businesses under financial pressure to support her family. She hopes her reality television legacy will be one of playfulness, charm, and a reminder to embrace life's joys. "The Golden Life" premieres on E! on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with a 90-minute episode at 10 p.m. ET, and will continue in its regular timeslot weekly.