Former Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville was taken aback when she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror.
An unfiltered photo of her face has since sparked concern among her followers, leaving many wondering about her well-being.
So, what happened to her?
What happened to Brandi Glanville’s face?
Brandi Glanville, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, has been facing a series of health and legal challenges that have left fans concerned and curious about her well-being.
In recent years, she has battled various health issues, but it wasn’t until she posted an unfiltered selfie showing her swollen, patchy face that fans realized just how serious things had become.
The selfie that sparked concern
On December 7, Brandi shared a raw, unfiltered selfie on X (formerly Twitter), giving her followers a glimpse of her face looking swollen and uneven. Her fans quickly flooded the post with comments expressing concern and sending well-wishes. Many were left wondering what had happened to the reality star’s appearance.
In her post, Brandi explained the situation, writing:
“What happened? I wish I knew I’ve been in & out of the hospital this past year 1/2, spent almost every dollar I have trying to figure it out,” she shared.
She went on to explain that some doctors have suggested she has a parasite that affects her face, while others believe it’s stress-induced edema. Brandi herself joked, “I personally say it’s Bravo.”
Long history of health struggles
Brandi’s health problems began in 2023. As she shared with Entertainment Tonight earlier this year, she experienced significant issues affecting her ability to talk, taste food, and even her face, which would swell up dramatically.
She described the symptoms as being similar to anaphylactic shock, and after visiting multiple doctors, she was diagnosed with stress-induced angioedema.
This is why I’m miserable and depressed I’m not even gonna share the picture of when it sinks in. Stress will kill you. How is your wealth? Take care of yourself people thank you Bravo . I couldn’t even work if I wanted to at this point. pic.twitter.com/KUZGaEN70s
— Brandi Glanville (@BrandiGlanville) July 24, 2024
Her fans were left puzzled and worried, wondering what had been the cause of these severe health issues.
Brandi had previously blamed the stress caused by her ongoing legal battles, particularly the drama surrounding Bravo, for her health problems.
Legal battles
Brandi’s legal troubles began in early 2024 when she was named in a lawsuit filed by Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo. Manzo accused Brandi of sexual assault during the filming of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco. The incident allegedly involved Brandi kissing and inappropriately touching Caroline, which led to a legal battle between the two stars.
Although the episodes were never aired, the allegations caused a storm in the reality TV world. In response, Peacock (the streaming service for RHUGT) launched an investigation into the claims, stating, “The safety and security of cast and crew while shooting is extremely important, and we take all reports seriously.”
Brandi, on the other hand, dismissed the accusations, claiming that nothing out of the ordinary had happened during the trip. She later voiced her frustration on social media, stating, “This is 100 times worse than anything that happened in Morocco, and my life has been ruined for no reason.”
The drama with Bravo and Andy Cohen
Brandi has also made headlines for her accusations against Bravo and its executive producer, Andy Cohen.