In Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New York, the ladies took a girls’ trip to the Hamptons. In an attempt to break the ice with her new friends, Jenna Lyons brought a gift of lingerie for each of the women. Sadly, Jessel Taank was very unhappy with her green satin and black lace nightie. Admittedly, it was way too big for her and wasn’t anything she would normally wear. She complained loudly about it making her “look like a Christmas tree.”
In the end, Jessel had the notorious nightie framed and gifted it to Andy Cohen to add to his Watch What Happens Live collection of Housewives memorabilia. But now, Jenna’s throwing it back. Who said Housewives can’t have fun?
Jenna Lyons has a surprise Christmas gift for Jessel Taank
Apparently, Jessel has gotten over herself these days and is able to laugh at her initial indignation over the Christmas tree nightie. Despite it being the wrong size and not something she would normally wear, a gift is a gift. The proper response is to say thank you and move on, even if you’re not happy with the gift.
But Jenna sees the humorous side, too. When the RHONY ladies once again take a girls’ trip to Erin Lichy’s Hamptons home, the fashion icon brings gifts to share. After Erin brings out welcome gifts for her guests, Jenna says, “I have gifts, too. Here comes more gifts!”
Jenna’s brought all the ladies more sexy lingerie. Very pretty! But Jenna explains that she brought “a special gift for Jessel.”
“Last year I gave you a hard time about wearing multiple labels,” she says. Jenna then hands her a very large Bottega-branded shopping bag. Jessel’s eyes light up.
“Wait a second,” she says. “I cannot with you, Jenna Lyons!” But when she rips open the bag and sees what’s inside, it’s a full-on Christmas tree costume. I hope it’s the right size, at least.
“Oh, my God!” Jessel laughs, taking it in stride. Everyone else is highly amused. Sai calls it “epic.”
“But wait, everyone else got lingerie?” Jessel realizes. Come on, Jessel. Just take it in stride.
But fortunately, Jenna whips out a red heart-shaped box, “Here you are.”
“Now we’re talking, Jenna Lyons,” Jessel says, pulling a black lacy bra and undies from the box.
Merry Christmas, Jessel!
The Real Housewives of New York City airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.
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