RHOC’s Braunwyn Windham-Burke cuddles new ‘girlfriend’ Fernanda Rocha as bikini-clad ladies hit the beach on Miami trip
THE Real Housewives Of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham-Burke was spotted cuddling with her “girlfriend” Fernanda Rocha during a Miami beach trip over the weekend.
The 43-year-old, who came out as gay in December, last month.
Over the weekend, enjoyed a Miami getaway with fitness instructor Fernanda, who fans believe is the star’s new girlfriend after revealed the two have been “hanging out a lot.”
Braunwyn stunned in a tiny red bikini, showing off her flat stomach and toned arms.
She kept cool in a beige sun hat and a pair of sunglasses.
Fernanda opted for a blue-and-gold bikini for the duo’s sunny day on the beach, completing her look with sunglasses and a white cap.
The barefooot duo kept close as they went for a walk along the water, staying hydrated with drinks in their hand.
They smiled and laughed together as they made their way down the beach.
At one point, Braunwyn took off her hat to cool off with a dip in the ocean, going completely under and getting her body and hair wet.
When they weren't getting some exercise in, Braunwyn and Fernanda grabbed a couple of lounge chairs and relaxed for a while.
The two sat side by side and cuddled up close to each other.
The RHOC star leaned over thee fitness instructor, almost lying atop of her, to check out something on her phone.
When they decided to lie down on their own chairs, instead of sharing anymore, Braunwyn made sure to keep Fernanda close by resting one hand on her shoulder.
Fernanda sat up to eat a sandwich, and Braunwyn followed suit, moving her hand from the fitness instructor's shoulder to her knee.
While sitting up, the mother-of-seven's back tattoos were on full display in her tiny two-piece swimsuit.
While appearing on an episode of the SiriusXM Radio show Jeff Lewis Live, RHOC’s Tamra revealed Braunwyn and Fernanda have been getting close.
Tamra said: “She’s been hanging out with Fernanda, who was on the show.
“I don’t know if she’s dating Fernanda. This is a new one, [but] they’ve been hanging out a lot.”
Braunwyn was previously dating a woman named Kris, but reported earlier this month that the two recently broke up, though the decision to go their separate ways was amicable.
According to the outlet, the two met on a dating app, and although their "ran its course," they remain friends.
Since breakup, she has been dating other women, but is not in any serious relationships, the outlet reported.
In December, came out as gay.
Wearing a purple dress and rainbow earrings, the reality TV star said: "It's been something that everyone knows has been coming, but I'm now comfortable enough to say that I like women, I'm gay!
"I'm a member of the LGBTIA+ community. I am a lesbian.
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"It has taken me 42 years to say that and I'm so proud of where I am right now and I'm so happy where I am. To be comfortable to be in my own skin is just so nice."
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She and her husband Sean, who have been married for more than 20 years, are still together, though she's dating other people and would "support" him dating others, as well.
The duo share seven children, Hazel, two, Koa, four, twins Caden and Curran, seven, Jacob, 15, Rowan, 18, and Bella, 20.