Not too long ago, Kathy Hilton was the reigning queen of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills—the quirky, unbothered socialite who somehow managed to steal the show without even trying.

Remember when she confused Garcelle for her longtime friend who wasn’t even on the show? Or when she casually ate chips in bed with her sunglasses on, living her best life while everyone else was drowning in drama? Iconic.

But fast forward to today, and Kathy’s once-adoring fanbase is starting to sour on her. What happened? How did she go from the show’s comedic relief to the latest housewife under fire? Let’s break down the rise and fall of Kathy Hilton’s RHOBH reign.

The Rise: America’s Rich Aunt Who Just Didn’t Care

When Kathy joined RHOBH as a “friend of” in Season 11, she was instantly a breath of fresh, cucumber-infused air.

✔️ She wasn’t clawing for camera time like some of the others.
✔️ She wasn’t fake-crying over petty drama (looking at you, certain housewives).
✔️ She was just vibing—unbothered, hilariously out of touch, and effortlessly funny.

Fans loved her for it. She wasn’t trying too hard, she wasn’t involved in messy, exhausting feuds, and most importantly, she didn’t take herself—or the show—too seriously.

But RHOBH is notoriously brutal on its fan-favorite housewives, and sooner or later, the internet will turn on you. And for Kathy? It happened real fast.

The Aspen Meltdown: Where It All Started to Crack

Ah yes, the infamous Aspen trip. Otherwise known as the beginning of the end for Kathy Hilton’s RHOBH glow-up.

Long story short:

• Kathy allegedly had a full-blown meltdown after getting denied tequila promo time at a club (because if there’s one thing richer-than-God people love, it’s tequila brands).
• Lisa Rinna (of course) was there to witness it all and claimed Kathy went on a rampage, saying she would “destroy” Kyle Richards and her whole family.
• The actual footage of this meltdown? Nowhere to be found.

Kathy, of course, denied the whole thing, but Rinna ran with it like it was a Bravo-sponsored marathon. And while some fans sided with Kathy, others started seeing a different side of her—one that wasn’t just aloof and funny, but calculated and maybe even a little cruel.

The Reunion Backlash: A Bad Look for Kathy

If Aspen was the beginning of the downfall, the RHOBH reunion sealed the deal.

When Sutton Stracke had a full-on medical emergency on set (shaking, high blood pressure, clearly not okay), Kathy sat next to her, completely unbothered. Instead of, you know, checking if she was okay, Kathy laughed it off and said it was just a hot flash before scrolling on her phone.

Twitter was NOT having it.

💬 “Kathy Hilton being heartless while Sutton has a panic attack is WILD.”
💬 “So we’re just gonna ignore how cold Kathy was acting here??”
💬 “This is the same woman y’all called ‘sweet’??”

It was not a good look, and for many fans, it completely shifted their opinion of her.

The ‘Homeless Not Toothless’ Moment: Funny or Just Out of Touch?

Let’s be real: “Homeless Not Toothless” is an objectively insane name for a charity. Even Dorit Kemsley struggled to say it with a straight face.

But when Kathy burst into uncontrollable laughter at the name on national TV, some fans felt it was a little too mean-spirited—especially considering it’s an actual organization helping actual people.

Was it a funny moment? Yes.
Did it add to the growing narrative that Kathy might not be as “sweet” as she seems? Also yes.

The Fanbase Turns: “Maybe We Were Wrong About Her?”

And just like that, the tide turned.

The same fans who once worshipped Kathy for her humor and effortless wealth were now side-eyeing her every move.

✔️ The cold reaction to Sutton’s medical scare? Weird.
✔️ The Aspen rumors? Suspicious.
✔️ The laughing at the charity name? Cringe.

Now, instead of being the fun, rich aunt we all wished we had, Kathy is starting to look a little less charming and a little more… out of touch.

Final Thoughts: Can She Win Fans Back?

Let’s be real—RHOBH fans are fickle.

One season, you’re a fan-favorite queen; the next, you’re getting dragged on Twitter for something minor.

Kathy’s downfall isn’t the worst we’ve seen (cough Lisa Vanderpump cough), but it does prove one thing: nobody stays untouchable forever on Housewives.

Maybe she’ll redeem herself. Maybe she’ll double down on the aloof, messy energy. Or maybe, just maybe, she’ll step away from the show altogether and leave the drama behind.

Either way, one thing’s for sure—Kathy Hilton is no longer the fan-favorite she once was. And in the world of RHOBH, that changes everything.