Karen Huger, the vibrant star of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” recently made headlines for an eyebrow-raising moment caught on bodycam footage following her arrest for DUI in March. In a video obtained by Fox 5 DC, the 61-year-old reality star had a wild exchange with police officers, during which she referred to herself as Thomas Jefferson’s “concubine.”
The footage shows a clearly intoxicated Huger struggling to articulate her thoughts after crashing her Maserati. While in an interrogation room with a police officer, she proclaimed, “I’m drunk, I’m extremely intelligent,” before bizarrely introducing herself as a historical figure’s companion. The context of this unusual claim remains unclear, leading her to quickly change the subject and question what the officer wanted from her.
Before being questioned, Huger engaged with another officer during the ride to the station, repeatedly insisting on her identity, saying, “I’m Karen. They call me the Grande Dame.” This nickname, popularized by Bravo’s Andy Cohen, left the officer momentarily puzzled as he responded, “The Grande Dame?” Huger laughed off the officer’s confusion and noted that Cohen had coined the phrase.
As she arrived at the police station, things took a comical turn when she told the officer helping her, “You know I hate you, right,” and requested he remove her handcuffs — to which he firmly replied that he couldn’t comply. Throughout the footage, Huger repeatedly questioned the officers, “Do you know who I am?” in a tone that blended both frustration and humor.
The situation escalated when she admitted to being “lit” and later faced serious consequences for her actions, ultimately being found guilty of DUI. Her conviction could lead to a maximum of two years in prison. Following the decision, her attorney expressed disappointment in the jury’s verdict, affirming their intent to appeal and to seek justice for Huger.
As the story unfolds, the public will undoubtedly keep a close eye on what comes next for this reality star, who has captured audiences with her larger-than-life persona.
