Bethenny Frankel has sparked backlash after briefly speaking on the demographics of communities in the Hamptons.
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Here’s What Bethenny Frankel Said About The Hamptons’ Demographic
Earlier this week, Frankel took to TikTok to share a video titled, ‘THE DOUCHY HAMPTONS.’ In the clip, Frankel explained that the area is “an amazing place because it’s farm meets beach meets woods…”
Additionally, Frankel explained that “there are all kinds of people here… it’s not only rich people — there’s all kinds of people.”
“There’s a big Latin community here… there is, um, [an] African American community here — on the beach, beautiful houses,” she explained.
Ultimately, Frankel explained that the allure of the Hamptons is likened to the appeal of Coachella. However, it’s still a “family place,” and those who are really in tune with the area visit “year-round.”
Watch her full statements below.
Social Media Shares Mixed Reactions
Social media users reacted to Frankel’s comment about the Hamptons’ demographic in The Shade Room’s comment section. Many appeared to believe that Frankel slighted the African American and Latin community by saying the Hamptons are “not only rich people.”
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Others, however, appeared to believe that Frankel’s words were misconstrued.
Another Entrepreneur Sparked Backlash For Seemingly Ignoring A Demographic
Frankel isn’t the only one to spark backlash with her words. As The Shade Room previously reported, in June, a Missouri restauranteur named Marvin Pate went viral after he and his wife opened a business that only welcomes women diners who are 30 and older and men who are 35 and older.
At the time, Pate explained that he wanted to create a space for “older people,” free of “some of the young folks who bring drama.” Although the restauranteur may have had good intentions, some social media users believe the entrepreneur was perpetuating discrimination.
