<p id=”par-1_71″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/bethenny-frankels-reckoning-self-fulling-prophecy-asterisk-michael-rapaport.html/”>Bethenny Frankel</a>‘s eyes filled with tears as she recorded a TikTok post-runway presentation for L’Oréal Paris.<em> <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/?swcfpc=1″>The Real Housewives of New York City</a></em> star turned mega-successful entrepreneur was moved by the experience, but many followers were more motivated to comment about her unusual runway walk. Frankel herself acknowledged that this inclusive fashion show is “not about being perfect.” But some fans commented, “What the…” regarding her choppy and concerning walk. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LOreal-Paris-Bethenny-Frankel-funny-walk.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a black and pink mini dress and sky-high heels, Bethenny Frankel walks the runway in Paris for L’Oreal Paris” class=”wp-image-3717781″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>TV personality Bethenny Frankel during the L’Oreal Paris show at Paris Fashion Week | JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_83″>After Frankel’s surprising runway walk, she concluded her evening with a ride back to her Paris hotel. As she wrapped up her first fashion show ever, the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/bethenny-frankel-stars-calling-out-reality-tv-exploitation.html/”><em>Just B With Bethenny Frankel</em> podcast host</a> took to <a href=”https://www.tiktok.com/@bethennyfrankel/video/7417956231404440878s” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TikTok</a> to share her moment in the spotlight. Frankel wore a black one-shoulder mini-dress with pale pink satin petals covering her chest. The petals connected to silver leaves and a stem covered in crystals. Although the beautiful dress complimented the BStrong founder, Frankel’s shoes took center stage. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bethenny-Frankel-LOreal-Paris-runway.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a black and pink mini dress and sky-high heels, Bethenny Frankel walks the runway in Paris for L’Oreal Paris” class=”wp-image-3717784″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Bethenny Frankel on September 23, 2024 in Paris | Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-3_74″>The <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/bethenny-frankel-believed-bravo-wanted-steal-show-pitched-backed.html/”>53-year-old</a> walked the Paris runway in wildly tall platform heels. The black shoes featured a heel of at least seven inches and a simple matching ankle strap. Frankel wobbled as she walked down the runway, as she shared on <a href=”https://www.tiktok.com/@bethennyfrankel/video/7417938236959362335″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TikTok</a>. She veered off course a few times and stomped away as the crowd cheered. She had a huge smile on her face and looked radiant, but the walk wasn’t the most traditional. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bethenny-Frankel-Le-Defile-LOreal-Paris-Walk-Your-Worth.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a black and pink mini dress and sky-high heels, Bethenny Frankel walks the runway in Paris for L’Oreal Paris” class=”wp-image-3717785″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Bethenny Frankel during ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris’ 2025 show | Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_77″>Fans took to TikTok to support <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhony-bethenny-frankel-reveals-would-take-return-show-misses-franchise.html/”>Frankel</a>, while critics bashed her “awkward” and “concerning” gait. After the Skinnygirl founder posted her runway debut, she posted another video to <a href=”https://www.tiktok.com/@bethennyfrankel/video/7418019797117521195″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TikTok</a> sharing her experience behind the scenes. Frankel’s eyes filled with tears as she explained how “incredibly overwhelmed” she was. “I have never experienced something like this,” she stated. “I’ve never been given an opportunity like this that’s so unexpected. And not one person guessed it because it’s ridiculous.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bethenny-Frankel-TikTok-min.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a pale pink feather boa, Bethenny Frankel shares her L’Oreal Paris experience with her TikTok followers” class=”wp-image-3717804″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Bethenny Frankel after the runway show | @bethennyfrankel via <a href=”https://www.tiktok.com/@bethennyfrankel/video/7417956231404440878″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TikTok</a> </figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-5_82″>Frankel went on to thank L’Oréal Paris for “celebrating all types, all shapes, all sizes, all cultures, all women.” The mother of one explained how she got to experience this because of her TikTok followers. Four years ago, Frankel began giving her honest reviews of makeup and skincare on social media, and her following blew up. As a former <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/bravo/?swcfpc=1″>Bravo</a> star of discerning taste and income, people wanted to know what she truly recommended and what she thought was overrated. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bethenny-Frankel-runway-LOreal-Paris.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a black and pink mini dress and sky-high heels, Bethenny Frankel walks the runway in Paris for L’Oreal Paris” class=”wp-image-3717783″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Bethenny Frankel at Paris Fashion Week on September 23, 2024 | 1st and 3rd images: Pietro S. D’Aprano/Getty Images for L’Oréal Paris; 2nd image: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-6_96″>Now, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/what-is-rhony-bethenny-frankels-net-worth-and-how-does-she-make-her-money.html/”>Frankel is a mega-influencer</a> in addition to her Skinnygirl lifestyle brand, social media hosting gigs, and authorship of several books. Unafraid to share her opinion, she defended her weird runway walk. The Frankel told TikTok, “I chose those shoes. L’Oréal said you could pick anything you want, and I chose those shoes ’cause I wanted to be like a giraffe. Like elongated legs … And I loved it. And the thing is, that’s what the show is about. It’s about not being perfect. It’s about being perfectly imperfect and doing what you want to do.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-6″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LOreal-Paris-Jane-Fonda-Kendall-Jenner-Eva-Longoria.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Celebrities Jane Fonda, Kendall Jenner, and Eva Longoria walk the runway at L’Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth runway show” class=”wp-image-3717974″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Jane Fonda, Kendall Jenner, and Eva Longoria at ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth’ | 1st and 3rd images: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; 2nd image: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-7_82″>As Frankel walked the runway with Jane Fonda, Viola Davis, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/eva-longoria-bare-chested-bombshell-plunging-dress-cannes-red-carpet.html/”>Eva Longoria</a>, Cara Delevigne, Andie MacDowell, and Heidi Klum, she explained what an honor it was. “It’s so easy to sit and watch someone else do something and criticize it,” she continued. “But this is the creative and personal choice that I’m making … I posted the video ’cause I live for it. Like I look at it, and I’m like, ‘You look like a giraffe,’ but that’s what I wanted [laughs].”</p>