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Alex McCord

Too Bad For Them

Alex talks about Kelly's Playboy shoot, her own controversial pics, and her run in with Jill and LuAnn.

March 18, 2010

 

Ohhh, I watched this episode and got angry all over again. Where do I begin? The Ungaro party was the perfect example of a slow burn. I laughed through most of it but as I reflected on the evening, got really annoyed. By the time I told Simon about it on pizza night, I was fuming.

At Ungaro, Simon and I were out of breath as we’d made a mad dash up Madison Avenue to get there, including commandeering a friend’s car and driver. For those outside NY, it was Fashion’s Night Out, a one-day event where most clothing stores in Manhattan host events and stay open basically all night. Imagine Madison Avenue overrun like Bourbon Street at Mardi Gras, and that’s just the beginning. Celebrities, fashionistas, drag queens on roller skates, you name it. Simon and I were both on a natural high and wearing head-to-toe purple as we’d just come from The Purple Event, where I walked in a fashion show to raise money for epilepsy and Ramona came out in support of me and the foundation.

We walked into the party with my (our) GBFF Derek Warburton and while Jill ribbed him good-humouredly in person, she got pretty judgmental afterwards. What’s wrong with a stylist dressing to make a splash during fashion week? I was disappointed that Jill said she was afraid of him – he’s not scary and in fact does quite a lot of charity work including an event next week for Housing Works. I’ve seen many people, including Jill’s former gay husband Brad, in much crazier getups. Wonder whatever happened to him?

 

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Alex, do you think you and Bethenny could come up with a show of your own ? You would be the funniest, cutest, 2 women since Lucille and Ethel !! I find you both so funny and yet classy, Please keep us laughing.

Best word to describe you, Alex -- H.O.T !!!!

I was recently at an up-scale lesbian club in Los Angeles where some slides of you were displayed on a large screen. All I can say is, if you ever decided to "play for the other team," you wouldn't have ANY difficulty finding a team-mate! The crowd went WILD as your pictures were being displayed- and we're talking about a place that turns crowds away to only allow the hottest lipstick-femm lesbians through the door! I've always thought you were insanely beautiful. I now see I'm not the only chick with that opinion!

Pretty cool domain to spend some time on reading it in my view. A small question, why haven't you you submit it to social bookmarks? That might bring much traffic to this domain.

Alex,

You are terrific...I'm glad Ramona changed her opinon of you and Simon. It's halarious to watch her with Simon.

Speaking of....I loved last years episode when your son was supposed to place the blocks in the appropriate holes and he was pretending he didn't know. He is going to grow up to be a well rounded young man.

You are the most normal one of the NYC Housewives. The rest of these women have serious mental issues. lol

Alex, yes, you do have a real awareness of what's fair and how to handle yourself and situations. I too raised a boy not boys and know perfectly their spirt should not be broken but guided, yourself and Simon are doing a wonderful job. I am wondering what happened to the once compassionate Jill she seems to have gotten mean and unforgiving. As for Bethenny, I have her kind of biting and sort of snippy humor, sometimes, I still think she funny and a good person and I don't think she needs to subject herself to the Countess's holly'er than thou attitude. Keep up the good work, maybe you will wear off on the others.

Alex,

I have watched Housewives for the last 2 seasons and you are my favorite "LADY". You could certainly teach Luann the true meaning of class. If anyone acts like a countess, it's you with your genuine class and dignified behaviour which is refreshing as well as your authentic parenting style. So nice to see that you enjoy your children and respect your family. I love how you refuse to stoop to the adolescent behaviour of a few of ladies this season, shame on them.

You are the shining civilized light amongst the loud, blaring bulbs amongst the housewives.

I watch the show with my very level headed teenage daughter. We both think your family is so beautiful and real. How dare anyone say anything about your adorable children. If anyone has anything to say about their discipline, look at their behavior on pizza night when you and Simon needed a few moments, they were so patient and adorable. Everyone should take a parenting page out of your "book". I could go on and on about some of the nonsense that occurs with the women on the show. I think you're the ONLY one with true class. I can't imagine any of my friends or acquaintances asking me to "take sides" when in an argument with another friend. It's absolutely childish. Okay, enough, I could go on forever. I never write on these things, but I just felt I had to this time.

Alex,

Love you and love Simon! Through it all you guys have ignored the digs, insults, unsolicited advise on child rearing and in general have just done your own thing, and that is to live your life! Bravo! You are good people who live life on your terms, love and enjoy each other and your boys. Your boys are normal... They are not adults... I like how you let them be who they are... kids... Don't become jaded by the nonsense that is around you.

Elle

We only see a second or two of your boys on the show, the dinner party where they were running and screaming was typical kids of that age. People seeing that probably think you let them run wild. None of our kids are prefect but the next time Jill wants to throw a "dig" she should watch when you were having family pizza night, sent him out of the room and he never moved from the couch when told it wasn't time for him to come back in. To me that showed you let them be kids but also make them behave. At that age my daughter would have never stayed put, she would have been peeking around the corner asking if it was time to come back in. In my opinion this season is hard to watch, the fighting is just so childish. You and Simon are the only ones acting their age.

I find you to be the most level of all the ladies..But I must admit..Sometimes Simon's idea of fashion gives me the chills... Your kids are great lil guys..Screw the others comments about them.

Keep the faith, Alex! I hope you can feel the support of all of us mothers of boys. You had every reason to be hurt in that situation. Jill is a childish, petty, phony person and she and LuAnn are perfect for each other. Good for you for standing up to her. Not that she got it at all, but you made your boundaries clear and I totally respect you for it. If I were you, I would spend as little time as possible with Jill and LuAnn. Take care of yourself, sister!!

Alek,I think you have more class then all of the girls put together.You are the only one that dont stabe anyone in the back.And dont let any of the crap talk about simon bother you.He acts like a great guy.

Wow...I could not figure out what they were talking about in the story of the boys "walking up the man's legs" now I understand!Let me say this for the record..that is the best thing ever as a child! I can remember doing that with my Grandfather and I am sitting here smiling about it as I remember it today..some 40 years later!That's the sad thing about life, we grow up and sometimes forget the freedom and spontaneity of childhood..sigh.

Alex, I have to say...hands down, you are the classiest housewife on the show. I'm so glad you aren't tempted to stoop to the levels of the others that find gossip and backstabbing their number one priority. Stay the way you are and you will always prevail as the classiest housewife on the block. Kudo's to you and Simon!! Thanks for bringing normalcy to a show that tends to become a bit annoying with all of the cruel remarks others make.

Alex,

Thanks for the pizza receipe I going to use it this weekend. Also I always enjoy your down to earth style. You and Simon are really my favorite couple. I hope the rumors aren't true about you guys leaving the show. Maybe you'll get your own shows. Fingers crossed.

Alex, I have been an fan of the show since the beginning and I must confess in the beginning I really didn't find you very interesting. I guess it was because you just didn't get into the fray with the other woman (and husbands). While I think Simon can be a bit over the top, I must confess that you and Simon have really grown on me. I think of all the housewives and couples, I would enjoy spending time with you and your family. I guess the fact that you and Simon both enjoy each other, enjoy being parents and enjoy your lives in general can be a bit boring when placed next to the other wives on the show. But, as things seem to grow worse and worse for our country and so many people that we know I have grown to look forward to your sunny disposition and your loving marriage. Thanks for your always sunny outlook, never kicking a guy when he is down attitude, we need more of that on T.V. and in our lives. Keep your chin up during all the silliness of Jill and The "Countess" they look more and more foolish as time goes on. You have always remained a very nice person and shockingly forgiving. Good for you, Simon and your boys are very lucky to have you. It seems, that Simon is aware of that too. Which is miles more than I can say for the rest of the wives.

I have to be honest I sometimes find you and Simon to be a bit pretentious BUT the two of you do try hard to be nice and stay out of the fray and everyone seems to take their digs at you both. I think you need to be upfront with Jill and Luann about talking behind people's backs like you were with Bethanny. The only thing is I doubt they would own it like B did. Let's face it, Jill believes she is still in high school and both her and Luann believe they are above everyone else.

"He grabbed the guy’s hands, walked up his legs and did a flip."

That is the most hilarious, adorable thing ever!!! What a little cutie pie your son is!!

I wouldn't worry about the comments about your boys. LuAnn never has raised her own kids, and Jill has one girl. Big deal. Having one child (especially a girl) is easy. Doesn't make her an expert by any means! I quit listening to people and all their advice. Just say "whatever".

Alex,

Thanks for not using your blog to sell us something. I'm tired of reading others (Ramona, Bethenny, etc) who use these like street vendors hawking their wares off black plastic bags on the NYC sidewalks.

Raise your children as you please but be prepared that if they are not well behaved in the presence of adults, someone is going to have something to say. You may just choose not to listen.

Alex...I REALLY HOPE THIS IS POSTED!
I got a relly cool inspirational email and part of it so embodied what the other ladies need to embrace. I see you already there, but I wanted to share via your blog!

Next time you're betrayed by someone you THOUGHT was a friend, just remember: 'Let's Just Kiss and Say Good Bye!’. Get over it, step on it, but don't live the rest of your life … Wondering Why?’

Alex,
I HOPE THIS GETS POSTED! I have tried 3 times to post how much I admire you and Simon this season! So I hope you see this one!!!!

You both have been the adults this season having to deal with a bunch of immature actions from all the other wives...mainly Jill and LuAnn. BRAVO to you both for showing class and intelligent decisions. I'll be at your book signing in April when you come to South Coast Plaza!!!!

Alex from day one, you have stood out from the rest. I believe you to be such a down to earth and realistic human being. Non-judgemental and wholesome. I believe Simon is a great husband and you make a great team to be raising two boys.
I would be honored to have you as friends.
Happiness and good health to you and yours.

Alex, you are my favorite housewife. You have something that the other housewives of NYC, OC and Atlanta are missing, CLASS and maturity. You really do not belong on this show. The way you deal with the other housewives is just amazing. You must have the patience of Job. I admire the way you do not allow the others to suck you into their drama. You always take the high road and think before you speak. The otheres could learn a lot from you.

I have heard that you will not be returning next season. This makes me sad and happy at the same time. I am sad that we will not get to see the Alex that a lot of us have grown to love and wish we had as a friend. Happy that you will not have to endure this group of women anymore. You stand heads above the others and maybe it is a good thing that you leave before this show takes some of your soul.

If you ever need a babysitter...give us a call. We have 3 beautiful, talented, smart, and rambuctoious granddaughters. If they meet adults they comunicate with them as well as with children their own age.. they play with both..they are regular children.. you and Simon seem to be "raising" sons to be able to do that also. Maybe the other mothers should take umbrage at the real Mommy and Daddy on the show who are "raising" their children and are not "walk-ins" or maybe I should say .."walk-outs"
Kudo's to you and Simon...PS, i love his style...

If you ever need a Babysitter...give us a call. We have 3 of the most beautiful, smart, talented, playful, and wonderfully centered granddaughters. They think nothing of meeting people and roughhousing with them..we do not think anything of it either...they are children, not robots..they can comunicate with adults and children..your sons seem to be the same..with the show you are on..the other mothers may need to take lessons from a real mommy and daddy...kudos to you and Simon for being hands-on-parents..not part-time..walkins...or from the look of the others walk-outs...

Alex, you are the classiest of them all.

Alex, you are the most mature and level headed of the whole group. Kudos to you for not taking sides and trying to stay neutral!

Alex, you are the only sane person on the show!

Alex...your boys are too cute! And guess what THEY ARE BOYS! My grandson's are both 7 years old and would have done the same thing in the same situation. They love to walk up whoever happens to be closest and flip over. Personally it freaks me out because I think they're going to pop their arms out of the socket, but they love to do it. Your boys are boys and will act that way. Kudos to you for being more vocal and sticking up for yourself and your parenting skills. You and Simon are great parents who genuinely want your kids to have a real childhood with great experiences. BRAVO!!!

I'm glad that somebody on the show is mature and not constantly feuding over pettiness.

Alex, I agree with everyone else, you are the only classy housewive on the show. About your boys...kids will be kids. It seems they misbehave the most when you don't want them to. I love the way you and Simon are so hands on when parenting. BTW, I love you hair this year!

Alex thank u for being u . u seem to be the only one with her head on right.

Alex...I sent a message over the weekend, but it didn't post. SO I HOPE THIS DOES! I REALLY wanted to express how much I admire the way you and Simon handle all the "digs" that are thrown at both of you! You two should also write a book on "Don't Sweat the Small Crap 101".

LuAnn "thinks" she has the market on how to be classy and miss manners...OMG so misinformed and SAD! She really needs personal growth classes.

Jill owes you a "HUGE" apology for the off color remarks about your adorable boys! She would be balistic right now if anyone made comments about her daughter.

Truely...I'm so upset Jill, LuAnn and Bethenny have turned into "mean girls of NYC"...but I am proud that you and Simon have not bought in to all their stupid drama! You and Simon ROCK!

Hi Alex,

A fellow Brooklynite sending you a shout out!! Just wanted to say that at first I thought your relationship with Simon was weird. However, as I continued watching the show and seeing your relationship with Simon, I thought how beautiful and how I envied such a relationship with me and my husband. You and Simon are great examples of what marriage and families should truly reflect. You have a great family and I've learned somethings from you and Simon. You are also a great, honest person. I could see our kids hanging out for lunch at a park or go for dinner at Grimaldi's. All the best to you Alex!!

Team Alex, Finally, someone with common sense who does not act like a high school girl!It's really sad the way that the housewives' behave sometimes, very inmature, so full of themselves and not funny at all. Frankly, I am turning off the audio whenever Jill or Luann come on. I congratulate you and your husband for the family you are developing. It's very european and relax, well done! I am not American and do not appreciate the judgemental way Jill spoke about them. We really like your kids, they look very happy all the time, very inteligent too.Don't mind what Jill says. Move on and good luck in all your endeavors,
N

Personally, I don't think you should defend your children. Jill should know better as a parent because it is a tender spot when you have negative comments to say about someone else's children. I see this season you are the mature housewife.

Each season I am beginning to like Alex and Simon more and more. They are the two most normal in the whole New York group.

Alex, Alex, Alex!! Keep your chin up and never let them get to you. Always be your sweet loving self. If you stoop down to the snakes level-you will get bit! Stay away from the gossip, it is so not you or your husband for that matter.
Peace and Love

It seems to me that the way you are on the show is really yourselves and it's awesome. You're suited for each other and seem to have such a great life, not just the money, but the family and love. That's what it comes down to. As I've said before, you're one I would love to have as a friend. You seem to be such a sweet person and great listener. Anyway, the other ones are too childish and weird. Love your blogs and the drama!

Alex,

I think you've been pretty diplomatic since season 1 and it doesn't seem like the show has changed you much. I think its great that you and Simon are trying to get along with everyone although it's hard to please them all, especially that bunch. I do however have to say that there is a difference between posing for playboy and personal shots being "leaked", but in your defense all the housewive's reactions to your incident were a bit much, especially Ramona's (walking off the reunion show). It does seem like she's become a bigger/better person by making friends with you and Simon she's come a long way out of her bubble and it's refreshing. I look forward to you and Simon remaining a part of the crew, you're fun to watch and very interesting. Your boys are just that and it would be crazy for anyone to think that they're easy to manage, and I love Jill and Lou Ann, but they obviously don't understand the dynamic of TWO SMALL BOYS/siblings at that age. Good luck to you, Simon and your boys.

MJ - Orlando

Alex

Stay just the way you are - you and Simon are quirky and wonderful people you are class and LuAnn could learn a few things from you. You are who you are and pee on the rest of what people think of you. That is the way to be. I am a firm believer of always be yourself because the that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter. And Jill can't control her little dog so what does she in all of creation have to say about controling children. I mean really! You just be you and stay switezerland and enjoy what you can out of those other Cat Strachers and leave the rest. :)

You and Simon are truly a lovely couple. I love your enjoyment of each other. Truly BFFs.

how hypocritical of the other women to bash you and then celebrate kelly's PB pictorial. I think that your marriage is the most functional of all the Real Housewives franchise. kudos to you and simon.

Jill and LuAnn should get over themselves. They both need hobbies.

I luv the way that u r true & honest. Who is Jill& Luann to judge u about your kids. They don't have all the answers. No- one does. Good Job. I am glad that u r who u r. Stay true to yourself.

Alex, Really!! Why do you associate with these people? Certainly there are Humans in NYC.

Once again Alex you are right on key. The first few season's I really didn't care for you or Simon. This season, I love it. You don't get involved in all the daily drama. You speak your mind when you've got something to say. You defend your children from those horrible queens (Jill & LuAnn) and I love it! Simon appears to have toned it down just a bit and I'm glad.

Keep up the great work with your family!

I don't understand why these women are always saying that you're boys are so unbehaved. It's like they never had small children. Although maybe their children were always in the care of nanny's and they never dealt with them at all. I have 3 children and I don't see your boys doing anything that mine haven't done albeit in different settings (rural Pennsylvania!). They are beautiful boys and if you don't defend them, who will? Don't let them get away with it.

Julie

Alex you have become the most diplomatic and forgiving of all the Wives. Not that anyone deserved to be forgiven by you. You are a much better person then the rest of your friends on the show. It really sad to watch this season, for most of the wives on the show, it seems like having friends like the bunch of them no~one would need enemies. It's hard to believe that at one time you were all friends, hard to tell with all of back stabbing and ass kissing that has been going on is nauseating.

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