Bethenny Frankel Faces Backlash After Claims She "Invented" Vegan Pre-Made Meal Delivery Service in Viral Video
In a resurfaced clip circulating on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), Real Housewives of New York alum Bethenny Frankel is going viral for claiming she "single-handedly invented the pre-made vegan meal delivery industry" with her Skinnygirl brand. The video has sparked fierce debate, with critics pointing out that companies like Freshly, HelloFresh, and Purple Carrot have existed for years. Adding to the controversy, several early fans of Frankel's previous meal plans are alleging they were charged hidden subscription fees—claims Frankel has dismissed as "fake news." Reality vs. fake? Experts confirm the pre-made vegan meal market predates Skinnygirl by over a decade, and there is no public record of Frankel filing for a patent on the concept.