# Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy divorce aftermath

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> Updated: 2026-10-03T20:13:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Television personality Bethenny Frankel has spoken publicly about her strained and “challenging” relationship with her ex-husband, Jason Hoppy. During an appearance on the ‘Friends Keep Secrets’ podcast, Frankel reflected on the difficulties following their 2012 separation, noting that the legal proceedings to finalize their divorce were traumatic and lasted nearly ten years, concluding in 2021.

Frankel described their current state as merely coexisting on earth, while also discussing her relationship with their daughter, Bryn. She characterized their bond as a close connection that fluctuates between a traditional mother-daughter dynamic and a friendship.

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### 2026-10-03: Bethenny Frankel describes relationship with ex-husband Jason Hoppy as strained

Bethenny Frankel described her relationship with ex-husband Jason Hoppy as “strained” and “challenging” during a podcast appearance, reflecting on their long and difficult divorce process.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bethenny-frankel-describes-relationship-with-ex-husband-jason-hoppy-as-strained

### 2026-09-30: Bethenny Frankel discusses strained relationship with ex-husband Jason Hoppy

Bethenny Frankel spoke on a podcast about her strained relationship with ex-husband Jason Hoppy and the traumatic decade-long legal battle to finalize their divorce.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bethenny-frankel-discusses-strained-relationship-with-ex-husband-jason-hoppy

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