Bethenny Frankel Says She Now Just Drinks 'The Occasional Wine' Due to Health Issues

Mar. 15, 2025

Bethenny Frankel.Photo: Patrick McMullan via GettyBethenny Frankelis giving up the hard stuff.In the latest episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast,The Real Housewives of New YorkCityalum, 52, opened up about the rigors of entrepreneurial life — and the toll it has taken on her health.“I stopped drinking hard alcohol,” the Skinnygirl founder told host Janine Rubenstein. “I just drink the occasional wine. It’s because of some medical issues, and I’ve been really on the case of getting to the bottom of some medical challenges I’ve experienced.“Frankel has had surgery to remove uterine fibroid tumors, and earlier this year,suffered a medical emergencyafter she unknowingly ate fish, which she is “deathly allergic to.“While she works through those issues, Frankel is also preparing to finally see another business come to fruition, Forever Young wine, which she said she’s “excited to launch” in 2023.“What is better than feeling Forever Young?” the former margarita maven explained in a June 2021 video that announced she was getting back into theadult beverage business.Steven A Henry/WireImageFrankel appeared to have struck a deal with Forever Young wine founder’s hospitality developer Seth Greenberg and Dozortsev & Sons Enterprises, who according to the brand’s website, had previously been distributing the product.On Frankel’s site, she described the wine as “superb,” “next level,” and “elevated.“Check out more episodes ofPEOPLE Every Day, airing onApple podcasts,iHeartMedia,Spotify,Stitcher,Amazon Musicor wherever you listen to your podcasts.A full line of wine will be offered, including varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé. Theyrange in pricefrom $12.99 to $16.99.Bethenny Frankel.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicThe lifestyle influencer is also investing her time in another new venture, as co-host onMoney Courtalong withShark Tank’sKevin O’Leary. Season 2 of the show premieres Wednesday on CNBC.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I was attracted to the project because, truthfully, I hadn’t heard of the show last year,” Frankel said of the new venture in which she and O’Leary offer entrepreneurs advice. Frankel also produces the show.“I thought it was a new show when it was proposed to me, because it just sounded like such a great idea. I like things that aren’t derivative, that are brand-new, that no one’s really done before.”

Bethenny Frankel.Photo: Patrick McMullan via Getty

Bethenny Frankelis giving up the hard stuff.In the latest episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast,The Real Housewives of New YorkCityalum, 52, opened up about the rigors of entrepreneurial life — and the toll it has taken on her health.“I stopped drinking hard alcohol,” the Skinnygirl founder told host Janine Rubenstein. “I just drink the occasional wine. It’s because of some medical issues, and I’ve been really on the case of getting to the bottom of some medical challenges I’ve experienced.“Frankel has had surgery to remove uterine fibroid tumors, and earlier this year,suffered a medical emergencyafter she unknowingly ate fish, which she is “deathly allergic to.“While she works through those issues, Frankel is also preparing to finally see another business come to fruition, Forever Young wine, which she said she’s “excited to launch” in 2023.“What is better than feeling Forever Young?” the former margarita maven explained in a June 2021 video that announced she was getting back into theadult beverage business.Steven A Henry/WireImageFrankel appeared to have struck a deal with Forever Young wine founder’s hospitality developer Seth Greenberg and Dozortsev & Sons Enterprises, who according to the brand’s website, had previously been distributing the product.On Frankel’s site, she described the wine as “superb,” “next level,” and “elevated.“Check out more episodes ofPEOPLE Every Day, airing onApple podcasts,iHeartMedia,Spotify,Stitcher,Amazon Musicor wherever you listen to your podcasts.A full line of wine will be offered, including varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé. Theyrange in pricefrom $12.99 to $16.99.Bethenny Frankel.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicThe lifestyle influencer is also investing her time in another new venture, as co-host onMoney Courtalong withShark Tank’sKevin O’Leary. Season 2 of the show premieres Wednesday on CNBC.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I was attracted to the project because, truthfully, I hadn’t heard of the show last year,” Frankel said of the new venture in which she and O’Leary offer entrepreneurs advice. Frankel also produces the show.“I thought it was a new show when it was proposed to me, because it just sounded like such a great idea. I like things that aren’t derivative, that are brand-new, that no one’s really done before.”

Bethenny Frankelis giving up the hard stuff.

In the latest episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast,The Real Housewives of New YorkCityalum, 52, opened up about the rigors of entrepreneurial life — and the toll it has taken on her health.

“I stopped drinking hard alcohol,” the Skinnygirl founder told host Janine Rubenstein. “I just drink the occasional wine. It’s because of some medical issues, and I’ve been really on the case of getting to the bottom of some medical challenges I’ve experienced.”

Frankel has had surgery to remove uterine fibroid tumors, and earlier this year,suffered a medical emergencyafter she unknowingly ate fish, which she is “deathly allergic to.”

While she works through those issues, Frankel is also preparing to finally see another business come to fruition, Forever Young wine, which she said she’s “excited to launch” in 2023.

“What is better than feeling Forever Young?” the former margarita maven explained in a June 2021 video that announced she was getting back into theadult beverage business.

Steven A Henry/WireImage

Frankel appeared to have struck a deal with Forever Young wine founder’s hospitality developer Seth Greenberg and Dozortsev & Sons Enterprises, who according to the brand’s website, had previously been distributing the product.

On Frankel’s site, she described the wine as “superb,” “next level,” and “elevated.”

Check out more episodes ofPEOPLE Every Day, airing onApple podcasts,iHeartMedia,Spotify,Stitcher,Amazon Musicor wherever you listen to your podcasts.

A full line of wine will be offered, including varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé. Theyrange in pricefrom $12.99 to $16.99.

Bethenny Frankel.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

The lifestyle influencer is also investing her time in another new venture, as co-host onMoney Courtalong withShark Tank’sKevin O’Leary. Season 2 of the show premieres Wednesday on CNBC.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“I was attracted to the project because, truthfully, I hadn’t heard of the show last year,” Frankel said of the new venture in which she and O’Leary offer entrepreneurs advice. Frankel also produces the show.

“I thought it was a new show when it was proposed to me, because it just sounded like such a great idea. I like things that aren’t derivative, that are brand-new, that no one’s really done before.”

source: people.com