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Countess Luann

2024/10/30
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Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware
Key Insights

Why did Countess Luann divorce her first husband?

Her first husband left her for a princess from Ethiopia.

What is Countess Luann's heritage?

Her mother is French-Canadian, and her father is American-Indian, specifically part of the Mi'kmaq tribe. She is a quarter Canadian.

Why did Countess Luann get arrested in Palm Beach?

She walked into the wrong room at her hotel, likely due to maids turning down the beds and her pressing the wrong floor on the elevator. She was charged with disorderly conduct, refusing arrest, and battery on a police officer.

What is Countess Luann's last supper menu?

Appetizer: Twice baked potato with caviar from Caviar Caspia. Main: Rib eye steak with truffle fries. Dessert: Chocolate mousse. Drink: A good Bordeaux.

Why does Countess Luann perform in Giovanni dresses?

Dorinda introduced her to Giovanni, a fashion label known for its bling and sequins. Despite a heckling incident, Luigi Giovanni continues to support her, and she looks fabulous in the dresses.

What is the Countess's relationship with the queer community like?

She has a long-standing relationship with the queer community, which has adored her for a very long time. However, it took her a while to gain respect in the cabaret community.

Why did Countess Luann sell her divorce ring from Tom?

She sold it to buy herself a Cartier watch after Tom stepped out on her.

What is Countess Luann's favorite dish from her childhood in Connecticut?

Every Sunday after church, her mother would cook steak, mashed potatoes, fried onions, and green beans.

Why did Countess Luann decide to reintroduce alcohol into her life after a period of sobriety?

Her daughter Victoria's sobriety inspired her to stop drinking. Later, she decided to drink on occasion, especially during the Ultimate Girls Trip to St. Barts.

What is the Countess's upcoming show 'Countess Cabaret' about?

It combines stand-up, music, and fashion, featuring many costume changes and a blend of pop culture, cabaret, and comedy.

Chapters
Jessie Ware recounts her birthday celebration at Simon Rogan's three Michelin-starred restaurant, Long Clune, detailing the exquisite dishes and wine pairing experience. The meal included unique elements like seaweed caviar with bone broth and a birch sap-infused cheese croissant.
  • Michelin-starred meal at Long Clune
  • Seaweed caviar, bone broth, oysters
  • Birch sap-infused cheese croissant

Shownotes Transcript

I’m a housewives fan - well, if I’m being honest, I have been religiously loyal to Beverley Hills and now the reboot of NYC, however I knew this would be a biggy for any Real Housewives fan. So I put in the work of consuming 13 series of RHONYC to learn about the one, the only Countess Luann. And goodness me, I’m glad I did!

There’s many firsts on this episode: having a Countess on, having one of my friends come over to listen, and also having to nip out mid recording for a daughters school choir performance due to our dear Luanne being rather tardy (‘the traffic was awful’ – that’s the effect of a housewife!)

The iconic singer, model, etiquette pro, author & TV personality came over to New Cross looking fabulous in, well, of course Jovani! 

I fed her some boiled chicken (more delicious than it sounds) & mum made a strudel.

She told us all about her friendship with Tilda Swindon, her love of caviar on a potato, her parents regimented sex life & whilst I had to pop out, Luann chatted to mum about growing up as a family of 7 (!) in Connecticut. This was a wild one but a GREAT one! Enjoy!

Luann’s upcoming show ‘Countess Cabaret’ comes to the UK in February – tickets are on sale now. you don’t want to miss it. It was Chic, C’est la Vie, C’est Bon x

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