'RHONY' Star Luann de Lesseps Praises Eboni K. Williams As 'Smart And Beautiful'

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Luann de Lesseps may have gone to war with Eboni K. Williams over racial issues during Tuesday night's episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City," but days prior, she applauded her cast mate for what she's brought to the show during an interview on "The Morning Show."

“We are in New York City. New York City is the most diverse city and finally, we have somebody of diversity," de Lesseps said when asked about the newest cast member of the show.

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De Lesseps went on to gush over Williams, despite their issues on last night's show, saying that she's much more than brains and beauty. 

"She’s not only smart and beautiful, but she makes a good addition to the cast. So it’s really been nice to have her on the new season," de Lesseps said. 

Although de Lesseps had plenty of good things to say about Williams, she eventually admitted that when it came to their early moments on the show together, they didn't exactly hit it off.

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"It starts off where she comes into the show and we’re not quite sure how she’s going to fit in," de Lesseps began of their initial tension. 

"And there’s always some drama when you’re dealing with big personalities like that, especially women who are successful and have their own power," she continued. 

Scroll on to find out what de Lesseps had to say about her "issues" with Williams and how they ultimately worked through their drama and got to a better place in their relationship.

Instagram | Eboni K. Williams

"So she kind of comes in and there is a getting to know you phase and we run into a couple of issues and then we kind of get over it and have a meeting of the minds," de Lesseps said of the evolution of her relationship with Williams. 

"You’re going to watch that play out, as well as all the OGs from the Housewives, Sonja and Ramona and our latest newbie, Leah, so it’s a really good combination of women and it just works," she added.

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While de Lesseps was involved in some intense drama during season 13, she said that ultimately, "it’s a great season."

To see more of de Lesseps, Williams, and their cast mates, don't miss new episodes of "The Real Housewives of New York City" season 13 on Tuesday nights at 9/8c on Bravo.

And, to find out what de Lesseps had to say about the upcoming return of her cabaret show, "Countess and Friends," as well as her new boyfriend, scroll down to the article below.