CLEAR ‘VIEW’: Bethenny Frankel Claps Back at Joy Behar’s Mockery with Blistering Response

In a war of words that quickly escalated from a playful jab to a full-blown verbal feud, reality TV star and business mogul Bethenny Frankel has fired back at The View co-host Joy Behar following what Frankel described as a “disrespectful and mean-spirited” comment about her appearance at a recent fashion show.

The drama began earlier this week when Behar, during a segment on The View, took a swipe at Frankel’s runway appearance at the Alice + Olivia Fall 2025 preview in New York City. As images of the event circulated on social media, Behar sarcastically remarked on-air, “Well, at least she’s still trying. That’s… cute.” The tone of Behar’s comment, paired with visible eye-rolls and snide chuckles from the panel, quickly drew attention online — and not the kind that sits quietly.

Within hours, Frankel, never one to shy away from confrontation, took to Instagram to issue a fiery retort. In a video post that has since gone viral, she called Behar a “miserable, washed-up woman” who “doesn’t live life with any joy, ironically enough.”

“Here’s the thing,” Frankel began in the nearly two-minute video. “I don’t mock other women for putting themselves out there. I don’t sit on a TV set day after day, spewing sarcasm and bitterness under the guise of humor. I walk the walk — literally. I support women. I celebrate their confidence, not tear it down. Joy Behar, on the other hand? She’s the personification of what happens when you let your heart grow cold and your relevance fade.”

Frankel’s words struck a chord, gaining the support of thousands of fans and fellow celebrities alike. Comments flooded her post with affirmations like “You tell her!” and “We love you, Bethenny! Keep shining.” Actress and friend Taryn Manning even chimed in, writing, “You looked stunning on that runway. Don’t let anyone dim your light.”

The feud marks yet another instance of generational tension and personality clash on the public stage, pitting Frankel’s brash, unfiltered authenticity against Behar’s veteran comedic snark — a tone she has long employed in her nearly two-decade run on The View.

But this time, the backlash was swift — and not in Behar’s favor.

“She may be on a daytime talk show, but that doesn’t make her the voice of reason or humor,” Frankel continued. “We’ve given Joy a platform for too long to belittle others under the guise of commentary. Maybe it’s time we retire the ‘mean girl’ schtick, especially when it’s coming from someone pushing 80.”

Behar, 81, did not immediately respond to Frankel’s video, and a spokesperson for The View declined to comment when contacted by media outlets. However, sources close to the show reportedly said that producers were caught off guard by the strength of Frankel’s response and are “re-evaluating” how commentary on celebrity appearances is handled moving forward.

This isn’t the first time Behar has come under fire for comments seen as dismissive or biting. Over the years, she’s been accused of crossing the line with guests and fellow co-hosts alike, including a 2022 spat with co-host Sunny Hostin, in which she mocked Hostin’s name and heritage — a moment that later prompted an on-air apology.

Meanwhile, Frankel — who rose to fame on The Real Housewives of New York City and parlayed her notoriety into a multi-million-dollar Skinnygirl brand — has consistently stood her ground in public controversies, often using social media as a megaphone for her uncensored thoughts.

“I don’t need to be liked by everyone,” she said in a follow-up post. “But I won’t be disrespected by someone who’s made a career out of diminishing others.”

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) quickly rallied behind Frankel, creating hashtags like #TeamBethenny and #JoyBeharIsTheJoke. One viral post read: “Bethenny Frankel built an empire. Joy Behar sits in a chair and rolls her eyes. That’s the difference.”

Despite the war of words, Frankel ended her message with a touch of class — albeit a sharp one: “Joy, I hope one day you find the happiness you clearly lack. Until then, I’ll keep walking runways, running businesses, and living my life out loud — with actual joy.”

Whether Behar responds or lets the storm pass remains to be seen. But one thing’s clear: Bethenny Frankel is not backing down — and she’s not letting any mean-spirited talk show jabs clip her runway wings