Brandi Glanville is giving credit to former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costar Yolanda Hadid for helping her navigate a health crisis that’s stretched on for three years. On her podcast, Brandi said Yolanda connected her with doctors and has been a huge support system throughout the process. The health issues began after Brandi filmed Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco in 2023, when a mysterious facial disfigurement appeared. She’s since been diagnosed with a cluster of conditions including Valley Fever, mononucleosis, Demodex dermatitis, and a highly resistant bacterial infection.
The financial side of this story is just as heavy as the medical side. Brandi has spent more than $113,000 on treatment, and a GoFundMe launched by a close friend has raised over $19,500 toward a $25,000 goal. Donations have come in from fellow reality stars including Kyle Richards, Camille Grammer, Vicki Gunvalson, and Claudia Jordan. Brandi thanked supporters on Instagram, writing that asking for help isn’t easy for her, but knowing she has so many people in her corner means more than she can explain.
This one hits differently because it shows two things at once: how brutal chronic illness can be on your body and your bank account, and how a community can show up when someone actually needs it. The Bravo fanbase loves a feud, but this is the flip side of that world, and it’s worth paying attention to.
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