Viewers of “The Real Housewives” have grown accustomed to watching stars of the popular Bravo franchise battle it out over a range of topics — from the superficial (questionable leather pants, tipping off paparazzi at Disneyland) to the serious (alleged embezzlement, mortgage fraud). But it’s rarer to get cast members’ unfiltered stances on political or social issues. Garcelle Beauvais, however, has something to say.
The Haitian actor and producer, whose tell-it-like-it-is approach has made her a standout on “ The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, ” is having some of her most strikingly real moments this year after the cameras stopped rolling on the show’s 14th season. When we speak, it’s just hours after former President Trump is declared the winner of the 2024 election, and Beauvais is audibly shaken by the news. “I know it sounds so simple and naive, but I don’t understand how the bad guy keeps winning,” she says, choking up, her soft voice tinged with disbelief.
“He told us exactly who he is, what he’s going to do, and we still vote for him. I don’t understand.” Beauvais’ reaction is political and personal: In the wake of Trump amplifying false claims about Haitian immigrants during his lone debate with his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, Beauvais posted a video to social media condemning his comments.
“Staying silent in the face of racism and hate is something that I refuse to do,” she said in the video, speaking in b.