Bethenny Frankel Responds to Joy Behar’s Body Criticism on The View

Bethenny Frankel responded sharply to Joy Behar's comment on The View, where Behar referred to Frankel's breasts as "still fake" despite Frankel's explanation that the glam and lighting contributed to her appearance during the Sports Illustrated swimsuit fashion show. Frankel, 54, clarified on TikTok that her breasts are the result of a lift from 15 to 20 years ago and criticized Behar for taking a jab at her while she was being self-deprecating about the extensive preparation involved in the runway event. Frankel expressed sympathy for Behar, calling her "miserable" and suggesting that Behar lacks joy in her life, contrasting that with the message that women of their age can live freely and happily, defying stereotypes of older women as washed-up or miserable. The dispute highlights ongoing conversations about age, beauty standards, and self-image among women in the public eye. Behar also joked about her own body during the discussion, emphasizing the context was about unrealistic beauty standards and cosmetic surgeries. Frankel condemned Behar's remark as kicking someone when they are down and used the opportunity to advocate for positive representations of women of a certain age.