Adriana de Moura caused a stir on social media following the season 7 finale of The Real Housewives of Miami, mostly because she issued an unexpected threat to Julia Lemigova.
Fans were left staring at their screens, trying to figure out what caused such turmoil between two ladies who were formerly close. Adriana later told Entertainment Tonight in an exclusive video interview that her rage had nothing to do with the crazy rumours about a Haitian undertaker. Instead, she said it came from frustration over Julia choosing to get a facelift in Paris while her partner, Martina Navratilova, was battling cancer.
The Real Housewives of Miami follows Miami’s most glamorous women as they juggle business, friendship, and a steady stream of chaos. This season, though, it’s less sunshine and mojitos and more emotional whiplash, reminding everyone how fast loyalty can vanish when gossip and hurt feelings take over.
Adriana also addressed concerns about Julia weaponizing sexuality during their dispute. She expressed worry about the impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what Adriana revealed about the confrontation and why she believes Julia's behavior warranted such a strong response.
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Adriana clarified that her "big bomb" wasn't related to Julia's alleged romantic encounters. The actual secret on The Real Housewives of Miami involved Julia's cosmetic surgery trip. Julia traveled to Paris for a full facelift while Martina stayed in New York battling two types of cancer simultaneously.
Adriana claimed she warned Julia against this decision beforehand. She told Julia the optics would look terrible if anyone discovered the truth. According to Adriana, Julia became angry when confronted about her choice. Julia allegedly planned to claim she was visiting her daughter instead. However, Adriana stated that Julia's daughter had to leave school daily to serve as her mother's nurse during recovery. Meanwhile, Martina dealt with her health crisis alone.
Adriana didn't stop at criticizing the facelift's timing. She detailed what she described as Julia's pattern of selfish behavior. Adriana accused Julia of prioritizing fun and personal desires over her partner's needs. She revealed that Julia had discussed multiple affairs openly. Julia allegedly complained that Martina was annoying and boring. She reportedly bragged about lovers, including the mentioned Haitian mortician and a police officer.
Adriana also shared historical context about Julia's relationship. According to her, Julia previously had an affair while living in Paris. Martina left her at that time. Julia supposedly spent four months trying to win Martina back. Adriana expressed deep concern about how Julia handled discussions about sexuality during their conflict. She emphasized her support for the LGBTQ+ community. Adriana questioned the consequences of outing someone on national television.
She described herself as an ally who understands the seriousness of such actions. This aspect of their dispute troubled Adriana more than the personal betrayals. She felt Julia crossed ethical boundaries beyond their friendship issues.
The breakdown of their friendship explored
The Real Housewives of Miami's Adriana now views their entire friendship through a different lens. She believes Julia deliberately cultivated their bond with ulterior motives. The term "friend-gage" came up during her interview, suggesting Julia kept secrets as leverage.
Adriana positioned herself as the victim of calculated manipulation. She claims Julia saved information to use against her when convenient. Their once-close relationship has completely dissolved. The confrontation between Adriana and Julia revealed deep fractures in their friendship.
Adriana's explanation focused on timing, priorities, and patterns of behavior rather than sensational rumors. Their complicated history suggests resolution remains unlikely as the next season approaches.
The Real Housewives of Miami airs Wednesdays on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.