“The Room Next Door” Premiere – 62nd New York Film Festival
Tilda Swinton has recently confirmed her status as a devoted fan of the “Real Housewives” franchise, particularly expressing her admiration for Luann de Lesseps, an alum of “Real Housewives of New York City.” In an interview with E! News during the premiere of her film “The Room Next Door” at the New York Film Festival on October 4, Swinton openly declared, “Oh, yes, I’m a ‘Housewives’ fan.”
The excitement was palpable when Swinton learned that de Lesseps would be attending the event. “And Countess Luann is here, right?” she inquired with enthusiasm, eager to see her fellow reality star. Although de Lesseps arrived a little late to the premiere and missed the chance for a red carpet photo with Swinton, her presence at the screening was felt, as she wanted to show her support.
Swinton and de Lesseps have developed a friendship over the past few months. Earlier this summer, the Oscar-winning actress attended one of Luann’s cabaret performances during her tour in London. De Lesseps shared a snapshot of their encounter, captioning it with excitement about having such a notable guest at her show.
In an interview on the “Scheananigans” podcast, de Lesseps recounted her delight when Swinton attended her show. She noted that Swinton subsequently invited her to visit her home in Scotland, affectionately referred to as a “humble abode” but described by de Lesseps as a “castle.”
The encounter was further highlighted by de Lesseps sharing how Swinton had noticed her exhausting performance schedule. In a playful mimicry of the actress, she recounted Swinton advising her to take a break while extending an invitation to Scotland where she could relax and enjoy Swinton’s hospitality.
With a beautiful 300-acre estate to explore, de Lesseps clearly cherished her time with Swinton, praising her for her generosity and care during her visit. This sweet spotlight on their friendship shows how the world of reality TV often intersects with Hollywood in unexpected and delightful ways.
