Bethenny Frankel: Co-parenting is 'torture'

Bethenny Frankel, the former star of The Real Housewives of New York City, revealed in a recent podcast appearance that her relationship with ex-husband Jason Hoppy remains strained.

She described their co-parenting situation as "torture" and "traumatic," stemming from a lengthy legal battle that spanned ten years after their two-year marriage. A judge ruled in 2021 that Frankel was no longer obligated to pay child support, as their daughter, Bryn, primarily resided with her.

Frankel and Bryn moved to Florida in 2025. The reality TV personality also shared her deep affection for Bryn, considering her a best friend. She detailed their close connection, likening their dynamic to roommates due to their different life stages.

Despite the challenges of raising Bryn in the public eye, Frankel acknowledged the necessary balance between the positive aspects and the inherent difficulties of fame, comparing it to a rose's petals and thorns.