Here are a few more photos from that trip!
As I mentioned on this week’s Morocco episode of RHONY, I’m usually the first one up from the table dancing. Back in 2003, here I am dancing with a random man, with a fez on my head. Wonder what the brunettes would have said about that? LOL. Yes, Simon was there. He took the picture!
Although I was 5 weeks post-partum, I managed to get into a ball gown. Fashion tip for new mamas…go two piece – much, MUCH easier.
Here’s a picture of the bathroom door in our suite. So cool!
One thing Simon and I got to do that the ladies didn’t, was experience outdoor theatre.
Here’s one of those beautiful, luminous mornings — grabbed this photo during a call to prayer. You can see a mosque, the Atlas Mountains in the background, and gorgeous foliage.
And finally, here’s baby François on my lap in the hotel, calling a goal, perhaps. Not only did they unpack and repack for us, but every day a butler came to boil all the baby toys, pacifiers, bottle when I pumped to go out, etc. Wink.
These pics are really nice! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Alex,
I co-write a successful philosophy and pop culture blog. I can’t help but notice when I watch RHONY–really any RH franchise–that you’re notably the most level-headed, analytic, articulate of all of them (no offense meant to the others–I just mean to demonstrate how impressed I am by you).
I would relish the opportunity to interview you; it doesn’t have to be about anything Bravo-(aka contract-violating)-related; I sense you have deep interests that extend beyond the show, and I think our audiences/fan bases could overlap.
I entered my email address in this form. Would you please email me at you’re earliest convenience if you’re interested?
Thanks!
Sarah
Dear Alex,
I have never written to a celebrity/reality star/whichever/whatever- but I was so compelled to contact you after watching today’s Bravo show in Morocco. Perhaps you did come down the stairs a little fast- but I think you handled everything just fine. You didn’t want to keep talking but everyone forced you to stay and speak your mind. Kelly…. poor her… she doesn’t really have all her jelly beans now does she? Her constant interrupting and comments made me want to put my fist through my own television and punch her. I’m totally not a violent person but she drives me up the wall.
Luann… wow how to begin. From the very first season, she has always been pompous and the biggest hypocrite on the show. I find it funny how she writes a book on class when she is the most classless person on the show. To be honest, I think she loved how Bethenny and Jill had a falling out so that she could be Jill’s best bud. I don’t know why she kisses her a** so much. Luann didn’t really have a close friend on the first season so when Jill and Bethenny had their fight- Luann seized the opportunity to obtain a new best friend.
I know how incredibly frustrated you must’ve been seeing Luann act as hypocritical and rude as she was. Luann talks about how she’s such a great host, and yes, she may plan great parties, and say the right things- but she is not genuine. She is like a pretty vase- beautiful and elegant on the outside, but completely empty on the inside.
I just wanted to write you to let you know that there are people out there that support you- hives and all!
Sincerely (which Luann never is),
Jennifer
Well written comment and very accurate!
I completely agree! I have never written to any celebrity, but this repeat of Luann’s BS has put me over the limit! I don;t even need to retype my thoughts because Jennifer hit it on the head! Alex- Please keep telling people your opinions and don;t feel bad about it! You try to have a graceful delivery, but the idiots you’re trying to talk to make it so difficult!
Jennifer,
You comments on Kelly and LuAnn were right on the money!
Alex, I always read your blogs to get the true picture on what happens during a RHONY episode. You are very accurate and insightful! Thanks for keeping it real and honest.
WOW! level-headed? perhaps the most codependent, boundary crossing, drama queen on tv. shes an Axis II for sure..or else she is on speed. Alex needs to be analyzed and leave everyone else alone. Alex, Your feelings are important but save them for people who care and will validate you. You say you didnt need Kelly’s help to work out things with Luanne. you should take your own advice darlin.
Hmmmm. Sounds like an undercover housewife comment to me. Yes, Alex is level-headed and is not the source of drama unlike the Countless.
cozy….LuAnn has no class. At least Alex tries.
Here’s a letter I tried posting on Luann’s blog- let’s see if Bravo approves of it… (please reply if you agree)
You will probably never read this but I would like to know why you are writing a book on class and etiquette when you are so foul!? You are class-less… I love how you say that you would’ve had a great conversation with Ramona after her debacle with Jill when you start off by accusing her…
The thing is, you’ve been lucky Luann. For whatever reason, you’ve been surrounded by hotheads that don’t know how to confront you in the correct way. You use your height and false sense of entitlement to intimidate the other ladies. You ask them questions then interrupt them, give them digs, backhanded compliments then insult them behind their backs- all with a pretty little smile on your face.
Your snobbery and affectation will get you back in the end- keep on calling everyone “darling” and speaking French… Karma will come back for you.
In the beginning, I loved your confidence and poise, but it was very disappointing to discover that you get it from stepping on other people’s necks. It’s true- money can’t buy you class, even if you are a countess.
Well done Jennifer. I support everything you have written.
Jennifer. I agree completely. Of all the housewives, I simply cannot stand LuAnn. She is a hag. She interrupts people and has no interest in impressing anyone other than herself. I know why her husband left her. I cannot imagine what her poor children must endure, but I can see why their relationship with her appears to be cold. I’m uncomfortable even watching her on TV. She’s much worse than Daneille of RHNJ because she’s constantly starting trouble with everyone, and stepping back to watch the show, all the while pretending to be innocent and perfect…and so well mannered. Bull. I really dislike her and wish she was not on the show at all.
i disagree with everything you have said. luann is all class. alex used to be a cute gal, but she is quickly turning into a shrew like her new bff, rameana.
KUDOS!!! Jennifer you got it right!!! Countless LuAnn didn’t learn her lesson after she was spouting away and then the news broke…her husband was cheating on her and dumping her…she came down off her pedastal a bit…but she apparently didn’t learn her lesson…she is right up there again…thinking she deserves people bowing at her feet….she is a terrible person…and so snobby..yet she comes from nothing and has nothing without her cushy divorce settlement…I found it so funny that she lived in the hampton vacation home and then was looking for apts in the city…no where near what she was living in when she was still married to the count….she insists on carrying that title…it just proves she is all about material things and titles…but she is none of those things…she is classless all the way and somebody needs to shut her up …she never listens to anybody ever….
You know now that you mention it and unless i have missed it, they never show her at homelike they used to on almost every episode, along with the housekeeper (who didnt seem to really respect her parenting or lack there of). i wonder if she is embarressed on her downgraded living situation.
Wow such beautiful pics!! Thanks for sharing. A place I’ll only probably ever get to visit in my dreams. Loved the ep last night. Felt badly for you. You weren’t able to get your point across at all. Seems you are dismissed for having any point of value, by some of the ladies.. esp..LuAnn, Jill & Kelly. You seem to be a great person as a whole.. wife, mother, & most importantly friend.
Alex – Your Bravo blog today is brilliant and hilarious! You’ve never been wittier.
LuAnn must be in utter denial. No hostess would scold their guests–as if they were preschoolers–as she did you at the final dinner. What a hypocrit. She has a cunning way of putting people down, smiling politely while she sticks the knife in. We see her for who she is.
Kelly is just emotionally crippled, as well as, daft. I pity her daughters. I hope they learn to deal with conflict and negative emotions in a healthy way b/c life is full of them. She lives in a rainbow and moonbeam world.
Love you and Simon, your marriage and the kids. And you jumping up to dance. You are by far the most level-headed housewife. If Cindy were more confident in speaking her mind, I think you and she would agree on a lot of things.
Enjoy your summer!
Hi Alex. I’m an avid watcher of RHONY and have never felt strongly enough about anything to write to you until now, because I think last night’s episode demonstrated once and for all that you are simply too kind and thoughtful a person to be on this show. You and Simon and the kids are so amazing and sweet and fun and I think you would be doing yourself a great disservice by thinking that only by being on the show will you be able to find fame, fortune, or whatever it is you think you want. You are too smart and authentic to continue to associate yourself and [whether you like it or not] your family with these deeply vile and vacuous personalities. You’ve really found a voice for yourself this season and me and many of my friends who watch have connected with that voice but we all feel you should pursue avenues that wouldn’t have you, a person we feel is deep-down good and deserving of happiness, fighting and crying and essentially acting up on national television. When you tried to say something thoughtful on last night’s episode in reflection on the trip you were shot down by LuAnn not because she doesn’t like you and not because she’s terrible [though these things are probably true], but because the other women on the show have a casual relationship with the truth, an inability to reflect, and a deep-seated aversion to anything heavy or deep. Because for most of them the idea of looking in the proverbial [and actual] mirror is to be avoided at all costs. It’s not something they do, they ever want to do, they can do, or they talk about doing. Because if they did they know they would not be able to face their moral and spiritual crimes and the unnecessarily ruthless, truly disgusting way they have treated human beings throughout their lives, most recently for attention but before that probably out of a sense of entitlement and anger. And that, dear Alex, is not who I think you are. I have a feeling you would have no trouble looking in the mirror. Sincerely, Brian
Love these pictures! Every season I like you more and more! Stay the beautiful person you are, inside and out. Many blessings to you and you family.
Beautiful pics – a place of beauty. I am confused hope you can clarify. All through the trip plus on Bravo with Andy a big deal was made by Luann about how she wanted to take the girls to a place they’ve never been. She also used the word “invite” the ladies to a 3 week vacation. However – in a season prior she said it was rude to invite someone somewhere and not pay and she was upset because she was invited to a certain event/luncheon – whatever, and the other HW didn’t pick-up the tab. Did she pay for the trip??? She made such a big deal about all her work re all the events, yet in the last episode, Sonja mentioned that she was the one that was able to get the ladies into the posh establishment for dinner…and that you had to be an insider to get a reservation. Obviously both you and Sonja “experienced” it before! At least you did. Yet she treated you like you didn’t know anything! What gives?
I was just about to write a comment, but see that Jennifer has said precisely what I wanted to say… and I could not have said it any better, myself.
Kudos to you, for always speaking politely to those who are verbally attacking you and/or not letting you speak your peace.
Sincerely,
JoAnn
Alex, You always look fabulous and you are a great mother, wife and friend. I could see why you and Bethany click. You are two class acts to follow. All the best to you and your family.
Alex,
I’ve watched the show through all four seasons now and have always found you and Simon’s lovely family the most positive aspect of it. As you can see by the other comments about the latest episode, you are fully supported in taking the high road. As I viewed, I was aghast at LuAnne’s behavior. Her demeaning remarks and self-important attitude convey a sad message; she has no sense of true self and clings pathetically to her entitled lifestyle for identity, and uses it to intimidate people to keep them from seeing how empty she is. This is not said to hurt her, but you should know that others see this too. It’s nice to see you offering real friendship to Ramona. Real love is so redeeming and can’t be faked!
Much admiration and best of luck,
Kara
RIGHT ON KARA!!! Well said indeed!!!
Yes, Jennifer said it best. I was going to say the same thing but bravo will not post if you say anything unkind. To bad Luann does not follow that rule. She really is a mean girl.
Love you and Simon.
Alex your trip appears to be of better quality.. The butler service and the night theatre – for example. I really thought Luann’s trip was boring. A tent out in the middle of nowhere?? Why didn’t she arrange for dining with the Mayor of Morocco? (any dignitaries)? Her ex-husband is a Count. I am sure that he met with dignitaries and they should know her. I think the reason there are arguments is because people get too much face-time. Oh and NEWS flash!!! Luann is attacking Ramona because of Ramona’s designer who’s clothes Luann can’t wear on the show because Ramona has a deal with them. Mark Fisher or whoever. That is what the hostility is all about! Didn’t you get that? She told you when she first started in on Ramona and she hasn’t let up. Go back and look at the episodes. It has nothing to do with Jill.
looks like you had a great trip. for me, i can’t imagine taking a 5 wk old baby on a trip like that. i am curious why you didnt go before the baby was born.
Have you ever seen any old picture o magazine cover from the time LuAnn and Kelly were international models? Maybe they have an oscure past related to some sort of porn in France and that’s why they married older men with power.
Alex – LuAnn is so infuriating!! I can’t standing watching her talk to you – she is embarrassing herself!