00:00What happened to Vicki Gunn-Volson from Real Housewives of Orange County?
00:04Not only is she the OG of the OC, she's also the first and most powerful icon of the Real Housewives of Orange County.
00:11Born in Illinois to a middle-class family, Vicki grew up independent, hardworking, and family first.
00:18She began her insurance career as a single mother, and it was that work hard, play harder attitude that led her to the world of reality television.
00:26In 2006, when RHOC debuted, Vicki became one of the show's first faces, and quickly became the center of controversy.
00:36Viewers loved her for her authenticity, but also criticized her for being controlling and short-tempered.
00:42No matter what, Vicki has never faked it.
00:46The tears, the laughter, the anger, it's all real.
00:50Her love life has also been tumultuous.
00:52From her failed marriage to Don, to her controversial relationship with Brooks Ayers, who was later accused of faking her cancer, Vicki was always in the spotlight.
01:02She faced the pain of betrayal, the doubt of her friends, and the hurt of being stripped of her full-time housewife role in later seasons.
01:10But Vicki never backed down.
01:12Through all the drama, she rebuilt her insurance company, maintained a close relationship with her children,
01:17and continued to make her mark with special appearances, each sparking a new wave of controversy.
01:24Today, Vicki is an icon for imperfect women who dare to be real.
01:28And in a world where drama is fuel, Vicki Gunvalson is more than just a pioneer.
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