Bethenny Frankel Moves Forward: Coparenting, Fresh Starts, and Finding Family

After years of courtroom battles and personal upheaval, Bethenny Frankel is opening up about what comes next—and it sounds like she’s finally ready to focus on building something positive rather than fighting over the past.

Speaking on the Tuesday, May 19 episode of the“Aspire”podcast, the 55-year-old Skinnygirl founder revealed how her coparenting dynamic with ex-husband Jason Hoppy has shifted into something she describes as“rolling very light.”It’s a far cry from the contentious custody fight that defined the years following their 2012 divorce. Frankel and Hoppy were married from 2010 to 2012 and share 16-year-old daughter Bryn. A 2021 court ruling eventually ruled that Frankel was no longer required to pay Hoppy child support since Bryn primarily resides with her, and Hoppy made peace with that decision, stating he wouldn’t spend“the remainder of Bryn’s childhood fighting.”

But the real turning point came last year. In May 2025, Frankel announced that she and Bryn had relocated to Florida—a move driven by something deeply personal that transpired while they were visiting the state. On her“Just B”podcast, Frankel explained that Bryn, who’d expressed interest in moving years earlier, became emotionally desperate for a fresh start.“She meant it, and she begged me,”Frankel recalled of her daughter’s plea.“I know my kid and I knew that once this was presented…that she’d want to move.”The decision wasn’t casual—Frankel recognized her daughter needed to escape whatever situation had unfolded, and she made the call to uproot their lives.

Now, nearly a year into their Florida life, Frankel is articulating a broader vision beyond just reacting to crisis. She’s spoken openly about wanting“a unit, I want a family”and craving connection to community and purpose. On Emma Grede’s podcast earlier this week, she emphasized the importance of being“part of a team”and staying engaged with meaningful work—not for its own sake, but because she believes in the power of purpose. It’s a refreshingly grounded take from someone who’s spent decades in the spotlight: success isn’t just about the hustle; it’s about belonging.

What’s striking is how this chapter mirrors genuine growth. The contentious divorce and custody battles are behind her. The mystery“something personal”that prompted the Florida move remains largely private—and that privacy itself feels like a boundary Frankel is intentionally protecting. She’s not airing every detail for clicks or sympathy. Instead, she’s focusing on what matters: her daughter’s wellbeing, building a stable environment, and reconnecting with what gives her life meaning beyond the Skincare empire and reality TV. That’s not a story about coparenting perfection—it’s about two people, however fractured their history, prioritizing their daughter’s need for stability and their own need for peace.