Leah Remini has constructed a decades-long profession in tv, greatest identified for portraying Carrie Heffernan on the hit sitcom “The King of Queens.” She was additionally a longtime member of the Church of Scientology earlier than leaving in 2013 and later changing into an outspoken critic of the faith. Now, she is taking over a really totally different position as the most recent solid member of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Season 16 of “The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” is presently in manufacturing, with the solid filming each in Beverly Hills and worldwide places. On August 26, experiences surfaced that the long-running Bravo actuality present has added a brand new solid member: Leah Remini.
Shortly after the information unfold, Remini took to Instagram to verify the report, posting an article about her becoming a member of the franchise and writing, “It’s true!”
Remini is the second new solid member introduced for the upcoming season. As The Blast beforehand reported, “Million Greenback Itemizing Los Angeles” alum Tracy Tutor will even be a full-time solid member of “RHOBH.”
The 2 girls will be part of returning housewives Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Bozoma Saint John, and Rachel Zoe, together with pals of the present, Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly.
‘RHOBH’ Season 15 Had An Explosive Conclusion
Dorit Kemsley to Kyle Richards: “I belief Boz, I don’t belief you.”
Kyle in her confessional says Dorit is up Boz’s a** and that it’s off-putting.#RHOBH pic.twitter.com/g5V9Gbr2N8
— Bye Wig Hiya Drama (@HousewivesHub) March 27, 2026
“The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” Season 15 confirmed fractured friendships amongst a few of the girls, most notably between Erika Jayne and Kemsley. Through the reunion present, the previous cited the latter’s erratic conduct and stated their friendship was “completed for good.”
Richards and Kemsley additionally had a falling out. Their friendship was already on the rocks from earlier seasons, but it surely fell aside in the course of the ladies’ journey to Italy. They’d a heated confrontation on the reunion, and in early August, Richards stated that she had not obtained a response after congratulating Kemsley after the discharge of her memoir, per Bravo TV.
Season 16 is predicted to deliver loads of drama because the housewives navigate shifting friendships amid their private conflicts. With the addition of Tutor and Remini, the brand new season will introduce contemporary personalities to the group that would shake up present dynamics.
Leah Remini Will Begin Filming Quickly
Whereas the manufacturing for “RHOBH” started early in the summertime, experiences say that Remini will begin filming quickly in Los Angeles.
The housewives appear excited in regards to the addition. Tilly commented on Remini’s submit, writing, “Oh my gosh! Welcome! We’re going to have a lot enjoyable!” Hilton additionally welcomed the actress and wrote, “Can’t wait to fulfill you!!!” Saint John expressed her enthusiasm by commenting, “Wooohooooo!!! Let’s gooooooo!!!”
Followers of the present are thrilled as effectively, with many saying the upcoming season shall be a success. “THIS is sensible. RHOB higher buckle up cos issues are about to get bumpy,” one consumer stated.
Leah Remini Is An Anti-Scientology Advocate
Remini grew up in Scientology, becoming a member of the church at 9 years previous after her mom started courting a member. She was an lively participant however left the group in 2013 after questioning insurance policies and searching into the whereabouts of the church chief’s spouse, who has not been seen in public since 2007.
Remini has since gone public along with her opposition to Scientology, utilizing her platform to debate her experiences and people of different former members.
Her docu-series, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” premiered in 2016. Within the span of three seasons, the present examined the group by way of interviews with former members, specializing in their experiences and allegations of abuse and harassment. The present gained two Primetime Emmy Awards for Excellent Informational Sequence in 2017 and Excellent Hosted Nonfiction Sequence in 2020.
The Actress Has No Curiosity In Relationship After Her Divorce
Remini and Angelo Pagán had been collectively for 28 years, together with 21 years of marriage, earlier than finalizing their divorce in 2024. The previous couple shares one daughter, Sofia.
Remini stated it was an amicable break up, and so they merely grew aside. Regardless of not being romantic companions, the 2 keep a detailed friendship and nonetheless spend time collectively.
In 2025, Remini stated that her daughter is protecting of her and her ex-husband and prohibited them from dating different individuals. Regardless of pals attempting to set her up with potential companions, the actress stated she wasn’t . “Don’t even proceed your sentence. I’ve zero curiosity,” she tells them.
