Venita Aspen is having a «pinch me» moment… or maybe, as she navigates her debut season as a full-time cast member on Bravo's . «I used to literally leave events, I used to leave parties, 'I've got to go home and watch Bravo!' And now here we are, I'm on Bravo.
I have to go home and watch myself. My god...» she explains to ET, alongside castmate Madison LeCroy. Venita joined the Charmers in a guest capacity in season 7, aiding the group — namely Kathryn Dennis — through conversations about race and racism as the Black Lives Matter movement surged.
She's a longtime friend of Madison's, as well as Naomie Olindo and Leva Bonaparate, and one of only two Black people to ever star on , the other being Kathryn's (now ex) boyfriend, Chleb Ravenell.
They both joined the ensemble in season 8. «I felt I could really breathe and be myself this season,» the fashion influencer shares. «Whereas last season I had to kind of feel a little more reserved and keep things under wraps, but you know, it feels good to actually be able to show the audience and these fans who I am.»«I am so happy to have her, with this personality that I've known for so long,» Madison interjects. «Because even last year I was like, 'Venita, where are you at, girl?
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