“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is welcoming two new cast members.
The network’s brand, The Daily Dish, confirmed on Thursday that actress Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke will join the show for its upcoming tenth season, making Beauvais the first black cast member in the show’s history.
“I am excited and proud to be joining the cast of such a wildly popular and beloved show like ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’ As a working actor who has been in the industry for some time, it’s exhilarating to have the opportunity to delve into a new chapter in the entertainment spectrum,” Beauvais said in a statement. “As the first African American Housewife in the Beverly Hills franchise, I am honored and humbled by this awesome opportunity to exemplify the fact that Black Girl Magic lives and thrives in every zip code!”
“Already being intimately familiar with the spotlight of Hollywood, my journey of successes and trials has already been chronicled and shared with my many loyal supporters around the world. The continual encouragement, support and yes, even at times, criticism, have helped make me the dynamic woman I am today,” she went on. “I’m excited to share the many ongoing daily surprises, laughs and joys of being a working mother in today’s crazy world. The hustle is R-E-A-L! No games, all heart and a little dash of fashion-filled sass is what you’ll get when you step into my sphere…and I wouldn’t have it any other way!”
The actress took to Instagram to reveal that she received flowers in honor of her new gig, writing, “So pretty thank you #newfamily.”
Beauvais is best known for her longtime turn as Francesca “Fancy” Monroe on “The Jamie Foxx Show,” that ran from 1996 until 2001.
Meanwhile, Stracke, who had been rumored to be joining the show as a friend of existing star Lisa Rinna, said that she’s “thrilled and honored” to be joining “RHOBH.”
“As a mother to three children who is also deeply committed to my efforts in philanthropy, my life is a balancing act. There is a lot going on in the best way possible and I strive to pursue all of my passions to the fullest,” her statement read. “I am excited to share my true loves of art and fashion design, and open the doors to my world. I am looking forward to this ride and where this journey takes me. Fun times ahead for this Southern Belle in Southern California!”
Beauvais and Stracke reportedly join returning Housewives Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Denise Richards and Teddi Mellencamp to round out the season 10 cast. Lisa Vanderpump exited midway through season 9, and it remains unclear as to whether or not Camille Grammer will return to the show as a friend.
