Brandi Glanville's Medical Bills Top $113K as Vicki Gunvalson and Claudia Jordan Defend Their GoFundMe Donations

Brandi Glanville has spent more than $113,000 on treatments for a facial disfigurement, and her medication alone runs $7,000 a week. After months of speculation, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum recently shared the diagnoses behind her health struggle, including ESBL Klebsiella, Valley Fever, and Demodex dermatitis. Her friend Gina Rodriguez launched a GoFundMe to help cover the mounting costs, and it has raised over $12,000 toward a $28,000 goal.

Castmates have started stepping up. Vicki Gunvalson and Claudia Jordan both donated, and neither one is apologizing for it. Vicki said it breaks her heart that women who have always worked to provide for themselves can’t right now, and she wished Brandi continued healing. Kyle Richards and Camille Grammer rank among the top donors as well. Brandi, for her part, admitted on her podcast that asking for help left her feeling embarrassed and like she’d hit rock bottom.

That confession is probably the most relatable part of this whole story. Most of us know someone who’s buried a hospital bill in a drawer or brushed off help because they didn’t want to be a burden. Hard times don’t discriminate by fame or fortune, and community shows up anyway.

Have you ever struggled with asking for help when you needed it? Let us know in the comments.