Emma Roberts Wants This Family Member on ‘The Real Housewives’, and It’s Not Who You’d Expect

Emma Roberts and Julia Roberts, one Hollywood’s reigning luminary, the other its slyly ambitious heir, form a duo both glamorous and genetically gifted. Their connection is flaunted at galas and family brunches alike. While Julia Roberts has conquered the silver screen with grace, Emma Roberts has built her own empire with calculated charm. Their alliance is a PR dream and a tabloid staple, teetering perfectly between warmth and well-timed photo ops. Which is why her latest reality TV pick feels deliciously off-script.

Rather than nominate Julia Roberts, Emma Roberts shocked fans by choosing another relative to be on The

 Real Housewives. 

Emma Roberts makes a The Real Housewives pick no one saw coming

According to E! News, Emma Roberts revealed at the 2025 Revolve Festival that she has been campaigning for her mother

, Kelly Cunningham, to join The Real Housewives

. The actress clarified that the family member in question is not her Oscar-winning aunt, Julia Roberts, but rather her mother. “I want my mom to be on Housewives,”

Emma Roberts said. However, Kelly Cunningham responded by saying she “does not have the personality for it.”

Emma Roberts pushed back on that assessment, telling her that this very reluctance is what makes her perfect for it. She also mentioned that producers had casually approached her mother in the past, but Kelly Cunningham remained noncommittal and elusive. Roberts, for her part, expressed that while she is not yet ready for the reality TV life herself, “I’m on my way, but I’m not a housewife yet”, 

her obsession with the franchise is real, especially when it comes to the drama-packed seasons of Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City.

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Emma Roberts keeps campaigning for her mom to be in The

 Real Housewives

, and she is not wrong in wanting so.

Why Kelly Cunningham might be reality TV gold in disguise

Kelly Cunningham has all the traits that make a compelling The

 Real Housewives

star, authenticity, sharp wit, and no tolerance for pretense. As Emma Roberts pointed out, her mother’s unfiltered nature is precisely what Bravo thrives on. Cunningham’s ability to speak candidly without sugar-coating makes her a refreshing contrast to the manufactured drama often seen on reality television. As AI sends fans in a time warp with Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and others,

Cunningham’s candidness could provide the perfect mix of entertainment and raw emotion.

Kelly Cunningham’s charm lies in her ability to remain grounded while navigating the chaos around her, making her an ideal fit for The Real Housewives

. Much like the bold, unfiltered personalities that have defined the series, Cunningham is never afraid to speak her mind, even if it means creating a little tension. Her presence would add an element of realness that the show has occasionally lacked. In the end, whether she joins, fans are sure to keep rooting for the Roberts family to take over reality television.

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