Bethenny Frankel, 52, shows off toned legs in a mini dress while holding onto Maksim Chmerkovskiy… after linking up for aid to war-torn Ukraine
Bethenny Frankel and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were spotted leaving Good Day NY on Thursday morning.
The 52-year-old Real Housewives Of New York alum and the Dancing With The Stars pro dancer were arm in arm as they dressed for the winter chill in New York City.
The Skinnygirl founder wore a knitted mini dress with heels and a navy coat that matched her heels. Dapper Maksim wore a camel coat over a black top. Both wore sunglasses as they exited the building.
So close! Bethenny Frankel and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were spotted leaving Good Day NY on Thursday morning
Frankel also carried a cherry red Hermes bag that was left open.
The highlight of the look were Frankel’s very toned and long legs, which appeared to be in great shape.
Bethenny has been doing charity work in Ukraine after the Russian invasion of the country.
The pro dancer who went to Poland to help with refugee aid. Chmerkovskiy left Ukraine in the 90s when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Last spring, he thanked Bethenny on Instagram for working with him.
“Thanks @bethennyfrankel and @bestrongglobal for bringing me in,” Chmerkovskiy wrote. “I look forward to building this partnership and using our resources together with @baranova27 to help as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.”
Chums: The 52-year-old Real Housewives Of New York alum and the Dancing With The Stars pro dancer were arm in arm as they dressed for the New York City winter chill
Through her BStrong initiative and her Global Empowerment Mission, Frankel has raised more than $100 million.
“It started out as a $10, $11 million effort, now we’re unstoppable,” she said. “We have big brands that donate. We have Americans giving $5 and $10 donations. We’ve never seen constant money come in like this. We can continue to help people.”
“We can save thousands of refugees from heartbreak and heartbreak and a different kind of life. We speak to orphanages, we count children and make sure drug trafficking is avoided entirely,” Frankel added. “There are so many things we think about. We have these huge warehouses where people come in and get the help they need. We have set out operating tables, wheelchairs and medical supplies. Some children need coloring books and toys, and all of that can be made easier.’
C’est chic: The Skinnygirl founder wore a knitted mini dress with heels and a dark blue coat that matched her heels
Bethenny told ET in 2022 that she was proud of Maksim: “He’s spoken to a number of different people. He really wants to grit his teeth and make a difference,” she shared.
“He’s got the virus… He sees what’s going on. He sees that he is making a difference and making a difference, even if it may not be raising money, but raising awareness of what true value is.
“He’ll see how getting involved and being passionate about it makes a difference and that you just can’t stop doing it,” Frankel added.
“It’s a great use of his time. His wife [Peta Murgatroyd] is very supportive. Great that we connected. I am proud that he sees what we have achieved in an extraordinarily short time.”
Your skinnygirl money might fall out! Frankel also carried a cherry red small Hermes bag that was left open
He told Good Morning America last year that it was his “duty” to return to Poland. He was in Ukraine when the invasion started but left by train.
After that he founded the non-profit organization Baranova 27.
“When I finally got home and finally saw Peta and we had that emotional moment, I realized I had to go back,” he told GMA.
“I want opportunities to prove myself as a man to my son, I want him to be proud of me and maybe this is the opportunity to show exactly how it’s done. I’m super thankful. It’s things like that that change me as a person.”
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