‘Housewives’ – the next generation
THE KIDS are getting in the picture. We’re told that by casting Angie Simpson, the mother of pop star Cody Simpson, alongside Yolanda Foster, the mother of Cody’s ex-girlfriend Gigi
Hadid, Bravo executives and the producers of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” are hoping to reinvigorate the show, cashing in on the dramatic lives of the Housewives' kids.
Every twist and turn in Cody's tumultuous relationship with model-turned-Hollywood It-girl Hadid — whose mother has appeared on the last three seasons of the show — has been followed on Instagram by millions of teen fans. (At r.: Cody and Angie.)
What’s more, Hadid’s meteoric rise in the modeling world seems to have been helped along by her family’s involvement in the reality show. Since Hadid began making appearances in 2012, she has become the face of Guess Jeans, walked in New York Fashion Week, appeared in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue and Vogue and is frequently photographed with
Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift. Now Bravo wants a piece of the action. “The story line would focus on the kids,” said our insider. “Basically the producers are like, ‘Gigi’s so hot right now, how do we build on that?’ They want to make the kids more part of the drama and try to get more exposure that way for the entire show.”
On Thursday, E! Online — which is owned by
Bravo’s parent company, NBCUniversal — reported that Angie is “in talks” to appear on the show.
The series, which is going into its sixth season, is giving its lineup an overhaul after the exits of original cast member Kim Richards — who recently entered rehab after being arrested for drunkenly kicking a cop — and scandal magnet
Brandi Glanville.
Hopes are that the next generation can be a cornerstone of the rebuild.
Hadid and Cody certainly have the dramatic flair required for “Housewife”-hood. After dating Kylie Jenner, Simpson met Hadid on the set of a music video and dated her for a year. They’ve since broken up and gotten back together several times.
Confidenti@l recently broke the news that Hadid had moved on with Joe Jonas, formerly of the Jonas Brothers.
Radar Online has reported that Kathy Hilton, the mother of old-school hell-raisers Paris and Nicky and the sister of cast member Kyle Richards, is expected to appear on the show more often as well.