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Cynthia Bailey and Vicki Gunvalson posing at a Real Housewives event
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Cynthia Bailey Says Vicki Gunvalson Had No Idea Who She Was at Bravo Event

The former RHOA star laughed off an awkward party run-in where the OC icon treated her like a total stranger.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 1 min read

Bravo crossover moments are supposed to be joyous reunions for reality royalty, but one party encounter ended in pure cringe. Former *Real Housewives of Atlanta* favorite Cynthia Bailey revealed that *Real Housewives of Orange County* legend Vicki Gunvalson drew a complete blank when they crossed paths at a franchise event. Speaking on ’s *Virtual Reali-Tea* podcast, the Atlanta alum opened up about the awkward social blunder. According to Bailey, the self-proclaimed "OG of the OC" appeared to have zero idea who she was while they were attending a bash for *Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip*.

Why didn't Vicki Gunvalson recognize Cynthia Bailey?

Cynthia Bailey and Vicki Gunvalson posing at a Real Housewives event
Cynthia Bailey and Vicki Gunvalson posing at a Real Housewives event

Bailey spent eleven seasons building her brand on RHOA, while Gunvalson helped launch the entire pop-culture phenomenon when RHOC premiered back in 2006. Because both women are universally recognized by Bravo die-hards, fans might naturally assume every long-running Housewife knows her fellow network veterans on sight. Instead, the interaction turned into a hilarious reality check. Bailey recounted how Gunvalson treated her like an everyday guest rather than a fellow Housewife hall-of-famer. Despite the accidental snub, the model-turned-reality-star laughed off the encounter during her podcast chat.

Vicki Gunvalson arriving at NBC Studios to promote "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 20th Anniversary."
Bailey said Gunvalson (pictured above in New York City in August) had “no idea” who she was when they filmed at a party in Atlanta.

Did Vicki Gunvalson throw shade at Cynthia Bailey?

Cynthia Bailey dressed as 50 Cent.
Bailey (pictured above in an Instagram post) was dressed as her male alter ego, 50 Cynt, for the event.

The gathering was set up to honor *Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip*, a spin-off franchise designed specifically to unite fan favorites from distinct cities. Yet even surrounded by fellow network stars, Gunvalson seemingly maintained her signature focus on her own world. While it remains unclear if Gunvalson's reaction was intentional shade or just a momentary lapse in memory, Bailey delivered the story with lighthearted humor. Bravo fans know that Gunvalson often operates in her own orbit, making the awkward moment feel completely on-brand for the Orange County veteran.

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Cynthia Bailey and Vicki Gunvalson posing at a Real Housewives event
Bailey said Gunvalson (pictured above in New York City in August) had “no idea” who she was when they filmed at a party in Atlanta.
Bailey (pictured above in an Instagram post) was dressed as her male alter ego, 50 Cynt, for the event.
Gunvalson is one of the core cast members in “RHUGT.” (Pictured above: the “RHUGT” cast at their ’80s party in Orange County.)
Gunvalson (pictured above on “Watch What Happens Live” in August) also didn’t recognize Kung Minkoff when the crew visited Beverly Hills.
Minkoff (pictured above at ’s LA studio) said she had even done Gunvalson’s podcast before.

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What did Cynthia Bailey say about Vicki Gunvalson?
Cynthia Bailey revealed that Vicki Gunvalson didn't recognize her at all when they met during a Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip event.
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Cynthia Bailey was a long-time cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, while Vicki Gunvalson starred on The Real Housewives of Orange County.