Former Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville was shocked when she saw her reflection in the mirror.
An unfiltered photo of her face has since raised concerns among her followers, leaving many wondering about her health.
So, what’s going on with Brandi?
What happened to Brandi Glanville’s face?
Brandi Glanville, the former star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been dealing with a range of health and legal challenges that have left fans anxious about her condition.
She has been struggling with various health issues over the years, but it wasn’t until she posted an unfiltered selfie showing her face swollen and uneven that fans realized how serious her situation had become.
The selfie that caused concern
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
On December 7, Brandi posted a raw, unfiltered selfie on X (formerly Twitter), revealing her face looking swollen and uneven. Her followers quickly responded with comments expressing concern and offering their support. Many were puzzled by the changes in her appearance.
In her post, Brandi shared more details, saying, “What happened? I wish I knew. I’ve been in and out of the hospital for the past year and a half, spending almost all of my money trying to figure it out.”
She further explained that some doctors believe she may have a parasite affecting her face, while others think it’s stress-induced edema. Brandi humorously added, “I personally say it’s Bravo.”
A long history of health struggles
Brandi’s health problems began in 2023. As she told Entertainment Tonight earlier that year, she faced serious issues with her ability to speak, taste food, and even experienced dramatic facial swelling.
She described the symptoms as being similar to anaphylactic shock. After visiting numerous doctors, she was diagnosed with stress-induced angioedema.
Her fans were left confused and concerned, unsure of the cause of these severe health issues.
Brandi had previously attributed the stress from her ongoing legal battles, particularly with Bravo, as the cause of 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, alleging that Brandi kissed and touched her inappropriately. This led to a legal battle between the two stars.
Although the episodes were never aired, the allegations created a stir in the reality TV world. In response, Peacock (the streaming service for RHUGT) initiated an investigation, emphasizing the importance of safety for cast and crew during filming.
Brandi, however, denied the accusations, claiming nothing out of the ordinary had happened during the trip. She later vented her frustrations 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 video shows Kate Chastain and I very clearly joking to Brandi. It was absolutely meant in jest, and Brandi’s response clearly communicated she was in on the joke. That said, it was totally inappropriate and I apologize.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) February 23, 2024
The drama with Bravo and Andy Cohen
Brandi also made headlines with her accusations against Bravo and its executive producer, Andy Cohen. In July, she claimed Cohen had sexually harassed her, leading to more legal tension with the network. She also revealed in a post that her ongoing legal battles had drained her finances, worsening her health.
“I’ve spent all of my money on doctors! My health is ruined. My looks are ruined,” she wrote on X. “I haven’t worked for a year and a half.”
In October, Brandi shared that her lawyers had dropped her, leaving her feeling unsupported. A spokesperson for Bravo responded to the accusations, stating that an “outside investigation” had found them to be “unsubstantiated.”
Andy Cohen addressed the issue, admitting that some of his comments to Brandi were inappropriate and apologizing, saying they were intended “in jest.”
What’s next for Brandi Glanville?
Despite ongoing health struggles and legal turmoil, Brandi continues to fight for herself. She has been open about the emotional and physical toll these issues have taken on her. With her health in distress and legal battles continuing, it remains unclear how Brandi will move forward.
Her recent social media posts have raised many questions, and her fans continue to show their support. For now, Brandi Glanville is focused on getting the help she needs to deal with both her health problems and the legal challenges that have kept her in the public eye.
As Brandi faces both personal health battles and a highly public legal fight, her followers hope she will find peace and healing soon. Stay tuned for more updates on her journey.