Leah Remini has constructed a decades-long profession in tv, greatest recognized 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 turning into an outspoken critic of the faith. Now, she is taking up 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 at the moment in manufacturing, with the solid filming each in Beverly Hills and worldwide places. On August 26, stories 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 substantiate 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 ladies will be a 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 Howdy Drama (@HousewivesHub) March 27, 2026
“The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” Season 15 confirmed fractured friendships amongst among the ladies, most notably between Erika Jayne and Kemsley. Through the reunion present, the previous cited the latter’s erratic conduct and mentioned their friendship was “achieved for good.”
Richards and Kemsley additionally had a falling out. Their friendship was already on the rocks from earlier seasons, nevertheless it fell aside throughout the women’ journey to Italy. They’d a heated confrontation on the reunion, and in early August, Richards mentioned that she had not acquired a response after congratulating Kemsley after the discharge of her memoir, per Bravo TV.
Season 16 is predicted to carry 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, stories say that Remini will begin filming quickly in Los Angeles.
The housewives appear excited in regards to the addition. Tilly commented on Remini’s put up, writing, “Oh my gosh! Welcome! We’re going to have a lot enjoyable!” Hilton additionally welcomed the actress and wrote, “Can’t wait to satisfy you!!!” Saint John expressed her enthusiasm by commenting, “Wooohooooo!!! Let’s gooooooo!!!”
Followers of the present are thrilled as nicely, with many saying the upcoming season might be a success. “THIS is sensible. RHOB higher buckle up cos issues are about to get bumpy,” one person mentioned.
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 together 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 via interviews with former members, specializing in their experiences and allegations of abuse and harassment. The present received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Excellent Informational Collection in 2017 and Excellent Hosted Nonfiction Collection in 2020.
The Actress Has No Curiosity In Courting After Her Divorce
Remini and Angelo Pagán have 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 mentioned it was an amicable cut up, they usually merely grew aside. Regardless of not being romantic companions, the 2 preserve an in depth friendship and nonetheless spend time collectively.
In 2025, Remini mentioned that her daughter is protecting of her and her ex-husband and prohibited them from dating different individuals. Regardless of pals making an attempt to set her up with potential companions, the actress mentioned she wasn’t . “Don’t even proceed your sentence. I’ve zero curiosity,” she tells them.
