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Joy Behar Claims Bethenny Stole 'Skinny Bitch' Idea
30 Sep
Summary
- Joy Behar believes Bethenny Frankel stole the 'Skinny Bitch' concept.
- Bethenny Frankel launched her Skinnygirl brand in 2009.
- The View co-hosts admit to having 'beef' with Frankel.
The co-hosts of The View have openly discussed their existing "beef" with entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel. During a recent episode, original panelist Debbie Matenopoulos joined the show, prompting discussions about past grievances.
Joy Behar asserted that Bethenny Frankel appropriated the "Skinny Bitch" idea, which Behar claims to have coined. Matenopoulos corroborated Behar's statement, recalling the origin of the concept. While Frankel launched her Skinnygirl brand in 2009, the book "Skinny Bitch" by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin was published earlier in 2005.
Further complicating matters, co-host Sunny Hostin recalled a past incident where Frankel allegedly yelled at one of her children. Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House staffer, also acknowledged tensions between the table and Frankel. Representatives for Frankel have been contacted for comment.
