More about Rebecca Minkoff’s apparent super sensitivity concerning her “church” aka Scientology
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Rebecca Minkoff made her Real Housewives of New York City debut during season 15 — and there’s a reason why she didn’t openly discuss Scientology on screen.
“It was never brought up in a manner that was respectful,” Rebecca, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly of the topic on Tuesday, February 4, while promoting the release of the paperback version of her book Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success with HarperCollins Leadership.
She wondered, “Would anyone feel comfortable?” before going on to answer her own question with a “no.”
Rebecca referred to a specific incident when Brynn, 39, brought up the topic during a helicopter ride to the Hamptons with Jessel Taank.
“I think that the other time she brought it up in the helicopter, she had already been drinking all day, and it was not done from a point of care,” Rebecca recalled. “And we had barely met. So do I dive in and ask you your religious beliefs having never met you? Get to know me.”
During the October 2024 episode, Brynn asked Rebecca what she should say if the press asked anyone in the cast about her connection to Scientology. “Uh, no comment,” Rebecca replied.
“I know you say ‘no comment.’ That kinda doesn’t work,” Brynn claimed, while Jessel, 45, pointed out that Scientology is “celebrity heavy” so it naturally receives a lot of attention.
Rebecca noted, “We’re a world-recognized religion. There’s nothing secret.” (Scientology has come under fire over the years for its alleged cult-like following. The church has also been accused of covering up the alleged crimes of its members, including convicted rapist Danny Masterson.)
“I feel like I’m talking to a door-to-door salesman trying to sell me snake oil,” Brynn quipped after the conversation with Rebecca on the helicopter, which didn’t sit well with Rebecca during the season 15 RHONY reunion.
Rebecca claimed Brynn’s salesman comment was “offensive” in a preview of part two of the reunion, which airs on Tuesday. Rebecca also clapped back at a fan who said she should “stop normalizing cults” by talking about Scientology on the show.
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