WHY JENNIFER TILLY WAS TERRIFIED TO JOIN RHOBH
Originally appeared on E! Online
Jennifer Tilly is no stranger to screaming on camera. But the Chucky star's latest TV project might just be her scariest to date.
Over a month after it was revealed that the actress is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' upcoming 14th season as a Friend, the 65-year-old recently revealed how she really feels about entering the dramatic world of Bravo reality TV.
"Oh my god, it's insane," Tilly said during the July 2 episode of the It Happened in Hollywood podcast. "It's, like, scarier than Chucky. I'll tell you that."
Most of all, the Oscar nominee wanted to try her hardest to steer clear of her costars' feuds, but she feels confident she’ll be able to dodge some bullets.
"I'm not a Housewife," Tilly noted. "I'm a Friend, though, which is a lot easier. You just dip in and out. You try to avoid, like, flying shrapnel. And you know, if drinks are thrown, I have good reflexes."
And Tilly's former Bound costar Gina Gershon, who also guested on the latest episode, totally understood her longtime friend's hesitance.
"They approached me," Gershon admitted. "I was too scared."
Although Tilly said she thought Gershon "would be great" on RHOBH, the latter believed Tilly is much more fitted for the Bravo series.
"You know what? You're gonna be genius on that," Gershon told her. "You'll take over that whole set, Jen. I have no doubt. I'd actually even watch it with you on it!"
Of course, Tilly has already gotten a taste of what it's like navigating the drama of RHOBH. She previously made cameos during season 13 alongside her BFF and longtime castmember Sutton Stracke.
Tilly won't be the only fresh face joining the ensemble of RHOBH next year. In addition to returning Housewives Stracke, Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Erika Jayne and Dorit Kemsley will be new Housewife Bozoma Saint John.
Plus, Kathy Hilton is making her return as a Friend after taking season 13 off.
While fans wait for Tilly to make her return, keep reading to read E!'s definitive ranking of every Real Housewife ever.
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