Bravo marked the Real Housewives franchise's 20th anniversary with a first-look promo for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, debuted during the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards. The special reunites franchise heavyweights Vicki Gunvalson, Kyle Richards, Porsha Williams, Lisa Barlow, and Teresa Giudice for what amounts to a celebration of two decades of reality television dominance.
This move positions Bravo's flagship franchise as a cultural institution worthy of milestone commemoration. The Real Housewives launched in 2006 with Orange County and has spawned numerous spin-offs across multiple cities, generating billions in revenue and establishing itself as the network's tentpole property. The franchise has produced countless memes, scandal-driven headlines, and award nominations, consistently delivering the interpersonal drama and luxury lifestyle content that audiences crave.
The timing of the announcement at Las Culturistas Culture Awards signals Bravo's intent to elevate the special beyond typical Housewives programming. By assembling cast members from different franchises, the network creates crossover appeal and narrative opportunity. Gunvalson and Richards represent the early OG era, Williams brings Southern Housewives credibility from Atlanta, Barlow anchors the newer generation through Salt Lake City, and Giudice remains perhaps the franchise's most recognizable personality after her stint on Real Housewives of New Jersey and stint behind bars.
The Roaring Twenties aesthetic teases a glamorous setting and lavish production design, hinting at a return to the aspirational luxury that originally defined the franchise. As reality television has become increasingly fragmented across streaming platforms and cable networks, Bravo doubles down on its core property and legacy appeal.
For viewers, this special offers the promise of un