To fans, those clapbacks earned her the seasons proverbial crown.
But I didnt feel that way walking in at all.
I just felt really sad by the whole thing.
HerRHOCcomeback came with plenty of detractors, including some of the Housewives.
It was the Heather Dubrow apology tour, she says of Season 17.
Over the seasons 16episodes, she apologized for everything from overusing her monogram to callingTaylor Armstrongsfirst acting role cute.
(This led to a fight aboutDubrows own IMDb page.)
You are laboring under the misconception that I give a sh*t, she memorably told Judge.
If she returns next season, Dubrow hopes to muster up that same energy.
But Im not a zero f*cks-giving girl, she says.
I actually do care.
Would I like to be a little more like that?
Maybe, but Im not.
But I would say that I have the power of my convictions.
Below, Dubrow answers our burning questions about regrets, petty fights, and who has the nicest house.
What is your most iconic moment on the show?
She brokethe bow off my cakeand ate it.
Have you ever heard from Sarah, who broke that bow?
I saw her at a restaurant maybe two years ago and just said Hi.
You know what, unless someone hurts my kids, I really am fine with everyone.
Between that and wasting a bunch of sushi from Nobu, are your events cursed with food?
I should never have a cake again.
I cant every cake is a disaster.
I just have to stop.
Along with your food disasters, fans loved your IMDb fight with Taylor.
Do you think I overreacted?
The moment I came on the show, it was about my career.
Alexis [Bellino] would say, Youre not an actress.
Angelina Jolies an actress, and thenMalibu Country… Its always been that.
What is your biggest Housewives regret?
I mean, do we have two hours?
I regretthe bull with Tamra.
It came off as malicious; it wasnt.
But she got hurt, and that was terrible.
I regret how I dealt with Shannon [Beador] in her first season on the show.
I thought I was protecting my friendship with Tamra, but I was hurting myself.
That whole season was just a season of regrets.
Who do you think is the queen of Bravo?
I dont consider myself the queen of Bravo.
Im like a very low page or something.
I thought it was cool that theyre giving Vicki [Gunvalson] theWifeTime Achievement Award.
Other than yourself, which Housewife has the best house?
Who has the worst house?
That was a little schleppy.
What is your favorite Bravo one-liner?
I liked what I said to Lydia [McLaughlin] at one of the reunions.
She kept wanting me to apologize, and I kept apologizing and said, I said Im sorry.
Do you want me to pop a vein?
And I think an iconic one isTamra going, Thats my opinion!
I use that as a GIF every day.
Who do you think are the Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte of your cast?
Do we even have a Carrie on our show?
I am definitely more of a Charlotte.
I would give Tamra Samantha energy.
And who would be Miranda?
Emily [Simpson], maybe, or Jenn [Pedranti].
And that leaves Carrie for Gina [Kirschenheiter].
This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onOct.
