Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge had one of the most talked-about friendships on The Real Housewives Of Orange County. They seemed to be true best friends who did everything together, going on vacations and always having an amazing time. But as the show went on, viewers began to see that their relationship was anything but peaceful, and there were countless times when they fought more than they had fun.
Of all the moments featuring Vicki and Tamra on RHOC, there are some that were truly intense and always made viewers wonder if the two would ever get along again. While the co-stars often fought about Vicki's controversial partner, Brooks, at other times they focused on other problems.
Tamra Told Vicki She Was Close To Getting Divorced
It was powerful when Tamra told Simon that she thought they should get divorced in the season 5 finale. When they left the limo and got to a party, Tamra let Vicki know what was going on. Tamra cried and said, "I'm headed for divorce, like, any day know, and I need your help."
It was sweet watching Tamra ask Vicki for and advice, and it was also a very intense moment, as Tamra said she knew Vicki had a good heart and that they were close friends. Tamra told Vicki that she loved her, and they got very real and honest about having a tough marriage.
Tamra Got Mad When Vicki ed Alexis
In the season 8 episode "The Party Is DONE!" Tamra kicked Alexis out of her party. She then let Vicki know that she should go home too, since she seemed to be ing Alexis.
The relationships between the Real Housewives casts can be tricky, and fans could see Tamra's perspective here. It seemed only fair that Vicki her if she was having such a big problem with Alexis.
Tamra Kept Walking Away From Vicki At A Party
Another dramatic scene took place when Vicki and Briana showed up at a season 11 party. Tamra went to grab a drink so she didn't have to say hi or make awkward small talk, as she wasn't thrilled about seeing Vicki. When Tamra came close to Vicki at another point, she acted like she didn't see her and walked away.
This scene was really awkward to watch, and it seemed like Vicki would have been happy to talk to Tamra and try to work their problems out. Unfortunately, this wasn't a time when the cast could smile, have fun, and enjoy the party. Of all the Tamra's wild moments on The Real Housewives Of Orange County, this one also stands out, as she could definitely have made polite small talk.
The Friends Attempted To Make Up
In season 12, Tamra and Vicki met up at a restaurant with the goal of fixing their friendship. Tamra told the camera that she was expecting an apology and that she was feeling nostalgic about how much they had been been through together.
Fans could tell that more fighting was on the horizon. Right away, Vicki offended Tamra by asking her to be nicer to her. Tamra smirked and said, "OK," proving that she didn't want to hear that. No one was sure how they could ever move forward when it was so hard for them to talk to each other.
Tamra And Vicki Talked About Emily And Gina's Marriages
This season 13 moment was just as dramatic as some of Vicki and Tamra's other scenes, but this time, they were gossiping. Vicki and Tamra got microneedling done on their eyebrows, and Tamra said that everyone was talking about whether Emily's husband Shane was nice to her. They also discussed how Gina's then husband Matt worked in L.A. during the week and wasn't home very often.
Real Housewives fans know that when people talk about other people's relationships, it doesn't usually go over very well, since everyone finds out what was said eventually. Viewers knew that this would cause some conflict later on.
The Co-Stars Aired Their Hurt Feelings At A Beach Party
The season 11 episode "Lies in the Air, Sand in My Hair" saw another tough moment between the two friends. When Kelly threw a beach party, Vicki and Tamra talked about how much pain they had caused each other. Tamra didn't believe that Vicki was in the dark about Brooks lying about having cancer. Vicki didn't think that Tamra was being a good friend to her during this time. Some of the best fights on the Real Housewives involved these two, since they had so much history.
Fans like when cast will talk about their emotions, since it makes them relatable, and anyone who has had a friendship full of such extreme high and lows could see themselves in this conversation.
Brooks Said Tamra Had An "Evil Eye"
In the season 7 finale "Are You in or Out?" Vicki and Tamra had a big argument when Brooks said to Tamra, "Why did you give her the evil eye?" Tamra told the camera that she was confused about why Brooks wanted there to be conflict in her friendship with her co-star.
Fans know that in season 10, the cast wondered if Brooks had cancer, which became one of the best storylines on Real Housewives of Orange County as the truth came out that he wasn't really sick. Vicki and Tamra experienced lots of conflict during that time period, as Tamra didn't think that Brooks was a good influence. The seeds of that tension were planted in season 7.
Tamra And Vicki Were Awkward At A Party
There are many parties on The Real Housewives franchise, and Vicki and Tamra have had trouble talking to each other at several such gatherings. When Heather told everyone that Vicki and Brooks had split up, Tamra felt awkward about how to behave around Vicki since she felt so strongly about it having been a toxic relationship. Vicki told the camera that she felt Tamra couldn't "take ownership" of the lies she had told, and Tamra said Vicki was acting strangely.
Viewers wished that the co-stars could make up and laugh together like they used to, but that didn't seem to be in the cards here. It's hard for two friends to forgive each other when they are both sure that they're totally right.
Tamra Said Vicki Was Starting Rumors
In season 11, the cast went to Ireland, which went down in history as one of the most dramatic Real Housewives Of Orange County vacations. The Ireland trip included a bus ride when Tamra got incredibly upset. Tamra got right in Vicki's face and yelled and swore at her, saying that Vicki was spreading rumors about everyone's relationships.
Real Housewives fans know that when the cast talks about rumors that they have heard, that often starts arguments, and that's definitely the case with Vicki and Tamra. This was another time when they couldn't see things from the other person's perspective, and it caused major drama.
Tamra Screamed, "That's My Opinion!"
At the season 10 reunion, Tamra said that she attempted to be ive of Brooks and Vicki's relationship, and she said, "I don't think that he's good for you" and yelled, "That's my opinion!"
This became a quote (and a meme) that every Real Housewives fan knows because it one of the most intense exchanges between Tamra and Vicki. Vicki stood her ground, saying that Tamra wasn't as close to Brooks as she was, and she knew it was a good relationship. Knowing what they know now about the situation, fans wish that Vicki had listened to Tamra sooner.