Bethenny Frankel Shines After Dining Drama in Miami

MIAMI, Fla. — Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel enjoyed a sunny getaway in Miami despite a recent dining mishap. On March 2, 2025, the 54-year-old former cast member of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ was seen relaxing on the beach after being stood up for dinner by influencer Alix Earle.

Frankel appeared vibrant while sipping a drink under a red and white striped umbrella, showcasing her toned physique in a stylish white one-piece swimsuit, complemented by a Moschino belt, a floppy hat, and oversized sunglasses. Her look was completed with a necklace, stud earrings, and a stack of gold bangles, all while documenting her vacation on social media.

Earlier in the week, Frankel was left waiting at Carbone Miami for a scheduled dinner with Earle, 24, and her boyfriend, Braxton Berrios, who never arrived. Despite the setback, Frankel enjoyed dinner solo, commenting on the situation through social media.

“POV: A 20-something-year-old influencer named Alix stood you up when you could have stayed home in pajamas,” she wrote in a video following dinner. Underneath the post, Earle quipped, “I always had a bad feeling about her,” to which Frankel responded with three red heart emojis.

On March 2, Frankel and Earle met up again for a “do-over” dinner, with Earle bringing a large bouquet of white and red roses as an apology. Frankel shared a video of the gift, captioning it, “Should we forgive her?” The two women confirmed there were no hard feelings, affirming their friendship from the encounter.

In a candid TikTok video prior to their meeting, Earle discussed her challenging week, highlighting that her podcast, ‘Hot Mess‘, had been dropped by Alex Cooper’s network. Additionally, she mentioned feeling unwell after returning from a trip to Aspen.

“This week has been like, meh,” Earle reflected. “Obviously, there’s been a lot of chatter online this week about me and work. And I also have no idea what’s going on.” She also noted that she had been feeling “pretty sick” recently. Earle rose to fame with her “Get Ready With Me” videos on TikTok and has secured brand deals with companies including Tarte and Rare Beauty.

During their meet-up, Earle explained the mix-up that caused her to stand up Frankel. She initially thought the dinner was scheduled for Saturday, not Thursday, and felt terrible once she realized her mistake.

“I literally felt like my heart fell into my stomach,” she said about receiving Frankel’s text asking where she was seated. “I text her a million times after, I’m feeling so anxious. I’ve never felt worse!” Despite Earle’s furious apologies, Frankel was understanding and happy to arrange a second chance dinner shortly after.