Bethenny Frankel’s Wardrobe Malfunction at NASDAQ Opening Bell Goes Viral

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Bethenny Frankel, the Skinnygirl mogul and former ‘Real Housewives of New York‘ star, experienced a wardrobe malfunction while ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ on Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred during a high-profile event, quickly went viral on social media.

Frankel, 54, was invited to the NASDAQ to highlight her charitable disaster relief initiative, BStrong, which has been aiding victims of ongoing wildfires in California. However, her appearance took an unexpected turn when the buttons on her white knit dress popped open, exposing her bra. The moment was captured in a TikTok video set to the song ‘Buttons’ by The Pussycat Dolls.

‘Is it ever NOT something? Today’s wardrobe malfunction at @Nasdaq brought to you by yours truly…’ Frankel wrote in the caption of the video, showcasing her trademark humor. Earlier in the day, she had joked about the dress’s faulty buttons, saying, ‘I’m not only poppin’ tags, I’m poppin’ buttons.’

Despite the mishap, Frankel appeared unbothered, laughing hysterically in the video. Fans flooded the comments section with praise and laughter, with one user writing, ‘I spit coffee everywhere ty Bethenny… I needed that laugh….’ Another added, ‘She a real girl and she is all of us in this moment.’

Frankel’s appearance at the NASDAQ was part of her ongoing efforts to support wildfire victims through BStrong. Since the wildfires began, her team has been distributing cash cards and crisis kits containing essential items like hydration supplies, masks, and hygiene products. ‘We know what they need because we know how to do this in each place, and people tell us what they need,’ Frankel explained in a recent interview.

The star emphasized the importance of dignity in disaster relief, stating, ‘They had a house yesterday, they have nothing today, and now they’re digging through piles of old clothing… It should not be a hodgepodge.’

Frankel’s wardrobe malfunction may have stolen the spotlight, but her commitment to aiding those in need remains the focus of her work. As she continues to balance her entrepreneurial ventures with her philanthropic efforts, Frankel proves that even in moments of mishap, she can laugh at herself and keep moving forward.