Dina Manzo’s daughter calls Bethenny Frankel a ‘weirdo’ for failing to credit her shoe business
Alexia Iannou, daughter of Dina Manzo, criticized Bethenny Frankel for not crediting her shoe brand Nou after Frankel wore the shoes in a viral Instagram Reel. Instead of promoting Nou, Frankel shared an affiliate link to a similar pair from another brand. Iannou expressed disappointment, calling Frankel a 'weirdo' for profiting from a dupe while receiving the original shoes for free.
- ▪Alexia Iannou sent Bethenny Frankel a pair of shoes from her brand Nou nearly a year ago as a gesture of admiration.
- ▪Frankel wore the Nou shoes in a viral Reel but directed followers to a similar pair from Black Suede Studio with an affiliate link.
- ▪Dina Manzo also criticized Frankel on Instagram for promoting a dupe instead of crediting her daughter's business.
- ▪Iannou responded by launching the shoes Frankel wore as a limited-time pre-order for $375.
- ▪Frankel later acknowledged Nou in an Instagram post detailing her outfit, but had already shared the competing affiliate link.
- ▪Fans noticed the discrepancy and supported Iannou, prompting her to capitalize on the attention with a new product launch.
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Celebrity News Dina Manzo’s daughter calls Bethenny Frankel a ‘weirdo’ for failing to credit her shoe business By BreAnna Bell Published May 16, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET Dina Manzo’s daughter, Alexia Iannou, didn’t hold back when calling out “weirdo” Bethenny Frankel for neglecting to credit her shoe business, Nou, on social media. “Bethenny Frankel is a weirdo,” Iannou, 29, opened her Instagram Reel on Friday after Frankel shared a Reel of her own, showing off her outfit for her Sports Illustrated Social Club appearance Friday. “I sent her a pair of shoes from Nou almost a year ago because I look up to her.
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