Top 10 Women Putting the “Real” in Reality TV
Top 10 Women Putting the "Real" in Reality TV
Too often we find reality television portraying women as catty and envious, a far cry from the stable and positive women many have in real life. But if you look closely, you can find a good number of women on TV that embody strength and conduct themselves positive ways. Here’s our top 10 list of women that rise above the fray and put the real, back into reality television.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
10. Tyra Banks - What you know her from: America
On ANTM Tyra provides her contestants with an eclectic mix of uptown/downtown soulful words of wisdom (example: "Smizing", or smiling with your eyes). Through her charity, she also tackles the real world issues girls face. Work, mama!
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
9. NeNe Leakes - What you know her from: The Real Housewives of Atlanta
NeNe is a self-made woman, who made the jump from reality television to studio produced television show actress, with dual roles on Glee and The New Normal. She’s an advocate against domestic violence, and has written a memoir about her experiences with domestic abuse. Now she’s facing her difficult past and moving forward with her ex-husband in a wedding reality show that tells everyday women that love can last forever.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
8. Nicole Richie - What you know her from: The Simple Life
Nicole has successfully evolved from a spoiled, entitled celebutante on The Simple Life, into a hardworking mother and fashion designer. We respect that. Plus she has a wild twitter account that just landed her her own web series. And it's pretty funny.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
7. Iyanla Vanzant - What you know her from: Fix My Life
Oprah’s own (pun intended) New Thought spiritual teacher, author, and television host of Fix My Life, Iyanla uses her difficult past to help people address their own demons. It’s never pretty, but always worth it.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
6. Padma Lakshmi - What you know her from: The host of Top Chef
Before joining Top Chef, Padma had a well-known cookbook under her belt, and had already achieved success as a model and actress. Her personality and grace has endeared her to the hearts of millions of epicurean Americans.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
5. Joan Rivers - What you know her from: Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best
From Fashion Police, to How’d You Get So Rich, to Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best, the First Lady of Comedy has survived more controversy and career high and lows than a scandal-ridden politician. At age 79, you’d think she’d slow down, but she remains one of the hardest working comics in the biz. Keep it up, Joan!
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.4. Tori Spelling - What you know her from: 90210, Tori & Dean
Tori is a self-proclaimed workaholic. Regardless of the public drama with her estranged mother, Tori has written books, opened stores, started clothing lines, managed a bed & breakfast, planned weddings and had a reality TV show. She managed to turn her life and marriage into a brand that’s a mix of craft and camp, putting the fun back into maternity. Watch out, Martha Stewart.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.3. Amy Roloff - What you know her from: Little People, Big World
As if being a mother of four isn’t difficult enough, Amy has an added challenge of being a little person. She’s a strong advocate and pillar in the promotion of diversity, and has started the ARCF (Amy Roloff Charity Foundation), to work with youths that face difficult circumstances.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.2. Jillian Michaels - What you know her from: The Biggest Loser
When not changing the way people look and feel on The Biggest Loser, Jillian has created an empire built on healthy living, workout DVDs, video games, exercise equipment, fitness books, diet pills and protein powders. She leading the body revolution, through tough love and honesty.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.1. Sharon Osborne - What you know her from: The Talk, The Osbornes
To put it simply, Sharon is the mother of all Reality Television stars. She’s won a battle against cancer, helped her son face Multiple Sclerosis, and is sharing her two cents on The View style talk show, The Talk. This hard-working mother is in a reality league of her own.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
Push Girls Season 2, Premieres June 3rd
Angela, Tiphany, Mia, Auti and Chelsie approach every day with a positive attitude and a commitment to succeed. These five women don’t plan on letting anything slow them down.
Relationships unravel, love blossoms, demons emerge and careers take hold. Getting what you want out of life isn’t easy – especially in a wheelchair. Don’t miss the all new season of Push Girls, premiering Monday, June 3 at 10pm.
