Why RHONY Star Jenna Lyons Had Beef With The New York Post

When Jenna Lyons was dealing with her divorce from Vincent Mazeau, the New York Post phoned her to ask her about a tip they'd received. The outlet was told that Lyons was having a romantic dinner with someone, presumably a woman. When they called to confirm if she was gay, Lyons answered, "Yes." Though she was still in her high-ranking position with J. Crew in the years before they filed for bankruptcy, Lyons was not anticipating being a big enough celebrity worthy of immense media attention. Still, the Post ran the story the following day.

"I didn't expect anyone to care about what I was doing in my personal life, and all of a sudden, everyone cared," Lyons revealed during a July 2023 interview with The View. The situation was even more traumatic because it was the first time her family and friends were made aware of her sexuality. In Lyons' cover story with Elle UK, she recalled her mom asking, "What am I supposed to tell people?" Lyons replied, "You don't have to make them comfortable. You don't have to say anything, or you could say that it's weird for you too." Now, her mother is just happy that her daughter remains successful, even being openly queer. According to People, her ex-husband reportedly took the news of her lesbian relationship with Courtney Crangi very hard, but it's unknown what his stance is today.