They can shop, vacation and maybe get into a few verbal smackdowns.
But how would our favorite Real Housewives from around the country do as Olympic athletes? The honest answer is probably not so well.
That certainly won't stop us, though, from creating our own Olympic-worthy categories for some of the fun, wild and unforgettable moments we've seen over the years.
Throwing wine at a co-star? That deserves some credit. Trying to pull someone's wig off their head? That may earn you a prize too.
As we cheer on Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas and all our favorite athletes, let's not forget the true heroes of Bravo. Shall we begin the medal ceremony?
Gold Medal for Dancing: Ramona Singer, Real Housewives of New York City
Gold Medal for Wig Pulling: Sheree Whitfield, Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gold Medal for Making Grand Entrances: Porsha Williams, Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gold Medal for Ending Friendships: Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
Gold Medal for Parenting: Mama Elsa, Real Housewives of Miami
Gold Medal for Wine Throwing: Tamra Judge, Real Housewives of Orange County
Gold Medal for Fighting With Designer Handbags: Phaedra Parks, Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gold Medal for Being Cool: Luann de Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
Gold Medal for Following Etiquette: Karen Huger, Real Housewives of Potomac
Gold Medal for Patting the Puss: Erika Jayne, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Gold Medal for Crying on Vacation: Ramona Singer, Real Housewives of New York City
Gold Medal for Singing: Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gold Medal for Whooping It Up: Vicki Gunvalson, Real Housewives of Orange County
Gold Medal for Hair Flipping: Kim and Kyle Richards, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Gold Medal for Teeth Breaking: Sonja Morgan, Real Housewives of New York City
Gold Medal for Surprising Enemies: Kim G, Real Housewives of New Jersey
Gold Medal for Leg Throwing: Aviva Dresher, Real Housewives of New York City
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