AceShowbiz – Alexis Bellino and Tamra Judge, who had a bitter rivalry during their time on “The Real Housewives of Orange County“, have surprisingly become friends again. According to Judge, the catalyst for their reconciliation was an encounter at BravoCon 2023.
“Andy Cohen really facilitated it,” Judge explained. “He had us talking at a party, and it just clicked.” Although they had been on good terms when Bellino left the show in 2013, their relationship soured after her ex-husband, Jim Bellino, sued Judge for defamation.
However, Bellino reached out to apologize, stating that she had advised Jim against the lawsuit. She also shared that she was going through a difficult time due to the recent loss of her mother and a breakup with her fiancé. Moved by Bellino’s vulnerability, Judge forgave her and they agreed to move past their differences.
“Time heals all wounds,” Judge said. “We’re in different places in our lives now and we don’t hold grudges.” They continued to stay in touch and eventually became friends again.
Judge played a role in Bellino’s return to “RHOC” in season 18, believing it would be a positive experience for her as a single mother. However, Bellino’s relationship with Shannon Beador‘s ex-boyfriend, John Janssen, has caused some drama.
“People have accused me of befriending Alexis to get back at Shannon,” Judge stated. “But that’s not true. I encouraged Alexis to do what’s right for her independence.”
Despite criticism from fans regarding Bellino’s behavior, Judge stands by her decision to give her a second chance. “I make up my own mind,” she said. “I don’t base my views on what other people think.”