Bethenny Frankel Confirms Relationship with Tom Villante on Instagram

Bethenny Frankel is officially in a new relationship. The former star of The Real Housewives of New York City, aged 54, took to Instagram on November 23 to announce her romance with Tom Villante. In a charming video, she shared a glimpse of Villante preparing a cozy fire at her home while she enjoyed a latte. Her caption read, “POV: he buys you a luxury heated throw & builds you a fire while you sip an overpriced latte,” accompanied by hashtags celebrating her new love.

The couple first sparked dating rumors in September when they were seen holding hands in Santa Monica, California. More recently, they attended the New York City premiere of Yellowstone season 5B, where Frankel made a striking appearance on the red carpet in an all-black outfit, although she walked solo initially.

Frankel has a history of being open about her romantic life, which has included a tumultuous marriage with Jason Hoppy and an engagement to Paul Bernon. She finalized her divorce from Hoppy just before becoming engaged to Bernon in 2021, following an eight-year separation that ended in 2012. Frankel shares a 14-year-old daughter named Bryn with Hoppy.

On Villante’s side, he is a prominent figure in the business world. A Princeton alumnus, he serves as the chairman and cofounder of Yapstone, a payment processing company established in 1999 that handles significant transaction volumes for the vacation rental sector.

In May, just six months prior to her current relationship, Frankel parted ways with her ex-fiancé Paul Bernon after six years of dating. A mutual friend revealed their differences were too significant to reconcile. Meanwhile, Frankel has previously recounted her dating experiences, including turning down a date simply because the man did not match her type.

Frankel’s journey in love has been filled with ups and downs, but with Villante now by her side, she appears to be embracing a new chapter. As fans celebrate her new venture into romance, it’s clear that Frankel remains a captivating presence both on and off the screen.