In the realm of reality television, moments often transcend the small screen to become cultural phenomena, and one such moment recently received the Hollywood treatment when legendary actress Julia Roberts recreated Sutton Stracke’s iconic scene from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” on “Watch What Happens Live.” Now, Stracke is breaking her silence on Roberts’ Oscar-worthy impersonation and sharing her thoughts on the surreal experience.
In an exclusive interview with E! News, Stracke expressed her awe and gratitude towards Roberts, a fellow Georgia native, for bringing her memorable “name ’em” scene to life. Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, the 52-year-old Bravolebrity admitted to being rendered speechless by Roberts’ spot-on portrayal. “I am truly speechless because that’s a moment you can never imagine would happen in your life,” Stracke shared. “Even though I was maybe a bit off that night, but I guess it paid off because that’s once in a lifetime.”
For those unfamiliar, the viral scene featured Stracke repeatedly urging her co-star Kyle Richards to “name ’em” after Richards accused her of overreacting on the reality show. Roberts’ flawless reenactment of the scene left Stracke thoroughly impressed, prompting her to jokingly offer Roberts the role of portraying her in a movie. “Julia Roberts can play me in the movie because her accent was spot-on. She’s hired,” Stracke quipped.
While Stracke was floored by Roberts’ homage, her co-star Kyle Richards had her own take on the scene’s viral success. Richards, who found herself at the center of the heated exchange, admitted to recognizing the meme potential of the moment as it unfolded. “While it was happening, I was thinking this is a meme in the making,” Richards revealed. “I was trying to explain when I left to our producer how crazy that moment was and then when it aired I was like, ‘Oh my God, she said it nine times! Nine!'”
As fans continue to revel in the hilarity of Roberts’ reenactment, Stracke’s reaction offers insight into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of reality television and the unexpected intersections between Hollywood royalty and Bravolebrities. With Roberts’ portrayal adding a new layer of entertainment to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” viewers can anticipate more memorable moments to come as the series unfolds.
As the saga of “name ’em” continues to captivate audiences, Stracke’s candid commentary provides a glimpse into the enduring appeal of reality television and the enduring legacy of iconic moments that define the genre.
