TAWNY KITAEN (on RHOC, Botched, Dating Jerry Seinfeld, Rejecting Harvey Weinstein & Competing w/ Madonna) II
Tawny Katane, the iconic 'Whitesnake' video star and former Orange County housewife confidante, delivers one of her final interviews with raw, unfiltered honesty about her life in Hollywood’s high-stakes spotlight. She reveals a jaw-dropping secret: she dated Harvey Weinstein in the mid-80s—before his downfall—describing him as a chivalrous, attentive gentleman who brought her escargot every night from Wolfgang Puck’s. Yet she was utterly blindsided by the wave of allegations that followed, admitting she never saw the dark side he inflicted on others. The revelation is even more shocking because she’s known for her purity—she’s never had a drink in her life, never had a one-night stand, and has a three-month rule for dating. She also opens up about her brief, confusing fling with OJ Simpson, the emotional toll of her ex-boyfriend selling stories about her during his final days, and her fierce defense of Heather Dubrow’s decision to leave Botched after being called the 'C-word' by Kelly Dodd. Beyond the scandals, Katane shares her candid views on plastic surgery—she’s had multiple procedures, including a $28,000 facelift, and believes 'beauty is pain'—and reveals she’s writing a book to reclaim her narrative from the myths and misrepresentations that have defined her for decades. Her new rock radio show and podcast with Guns N’ Roses’ Stefan Attica signal a vibrant new chapter, proving she’s still very much in control of her story.
Tawny Katane dated Harvey Weinstein in the mid-80s and describes him as a gentleman who brought her escargot every night from Wolfgang Puck’s—she never experienced his alleged predatory behavior.
She has never had a drink in her life, never had a one-night stand, and follows a strict three-month rule for dating—defying the 'sex, drugs, and rock and roll' image from the Whitesnake video.
She had a brief relationship with OJ Simpson but was never involved in any scandal; her name was brought up in the trial due to stories sold by her deceased ex-boyfriend, who was dying of AIDS.
She believes Heather Dubrow made the right choice to leave Botched after being called the 'C-word' by Kelly Dodd, noting Dubrow doesn’t need the money and has real wealth.
Katane has had multiple plastic surgeries, including a $28,000 facelift, and believes 'beauty is pain'—she plans to keep getting work done to stay true to herself.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
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Tawny’s Last Interview & the Harvey Weinstein Revelation
“I'm saving it for my book, but I'll give you a bit of this. Okay. So there was a guy who was chasing after me, really wanted to date me and kept, was very persistent. And we went up, I dated him for a little while. Nothing ever happened. He was a complete gentleman. Went out to dinner every night. He would drop me off at my house. I got pneumonia. I had to go to Cedars-Cyanide for a week. I loved the escargot from Wolfgang Puck's. So every night, this guy would go to Wolfgang Puck's and pick up my escargot and deliver it to me and sit with me in my room and chat, and it was Harvey Weinstein.”
Harvey Weinstein: The Gentleman She Never Saw the Dark Side Of
Tawny reflects on her two-month relationship with Weinstein, emphasizing his chivalry and how she was completely unaware of his predatory behavior toward others.
The Emotional Impact of the Weinstein Allegations
Tawny shares her shock and disbelief when the full extent of Weinstein’s crimes became public, expressing horror and disbelief that the man she knew was capable of such abuse.
The OJ Simpson Connection & the Trial Drama
Tawny discusses her brief dating history with OJ Simpson, clarifying the confusion around their relationship and revealing how her name was brought up in the trial due to stories sold by her deceased ex-boyfriend.
“Be honest. I don't see how there can't be anything. I don't get that. How can there not be, how can there not be anything?”
“I have a feeling, and this is not in any way, shape or form does this have to do with all the girls that he was deserves to be in jail for.”
“And I was just, I mean, it's, it frightened me. It scared me. But I would, but he never put me in that situation.”
Host
Guest
Tawny Katane
person
Harvey Weinstein
person
OJ Simpson
person
Heather Dubrow
person
Jerry Seinfeld
person
Kelly Dodd
person
Stefan Attica
person
Dr. Drew
person
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media
John Stamos
person
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