40 Rules the 'Real Housewives' Cast Members Have to Follow
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40 Rules the 'Real Housewives' Cast Members Have to Follow
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All of the cast members have to audition.
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Friends are preferred when casting new Housewives ...
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... but friends still have to audition.
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Everything in their life has to be fair game ...
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... even their phone conversations.
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The women have to keep a blog.
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The women get *some* input on their taglines.
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They can't change their hairstyle mid-season.
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The women only get three interview looks.
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Housewives have to be available for reshoots.
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They have to coordinate for promo shoots.
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Reunion looks are a little more lax.
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They pay for their own glam team.
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The Housewives work long hours while filming.
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Their kids have lighter schedules.
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Production sends out call sheets every day ...
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... and arranges phone calls.
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Housewives can't break the fourth wall.
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Cast trips are paid for (sort of).
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Housewives can pay to upgrade accommodations.
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Attendance on cast trips is expected, but not required.
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The cast gets a say in where they go.
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Alcohol is always available — and always free.
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Bravo profits from the Housewives' businesses.
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The Housewives are paid per season.
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Salaries range by person.
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Friends of the Housewives are paid per episode.
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The Housewives can't sue one another.
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The show needs permission before filming in public places ...
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... and everyone around them has to sign a release.
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Andy Cohen decides who returns each season.
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It helps if you bring the drama.
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You CAN get demoted.
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Former cast members can't go on another show.
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Housewives can return if they're asked back.
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Filming the reunion is a long day.
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The cast can't speak to each other beforehand.
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They can bring evidence.
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Where each cast member sits is a big deal.
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But reunions always end with a toast.
Good Housekeeping
They are very strict about glam over at Bravo.