“If drinks are thrown, I have good reflexes,” the actress teased
As an actress, has had decades of battling vicious serial-killer doll Chucky in the franchise. But that’s nothing compared to facing off against a reality star.
The nominee made headline back in May when it was revealed she’s joining in a Friend capacity.
And during an appearance on the podcast published Tuesday, July 2, the actress and professional poker player opened up about her Real Housewives experience, teasing that it comes with its own horrors.
“Oh my God, it’s insane. “It’s, like, scarier than Chucky. I’ll tell you that,” said Tilly, 65, who has most recently starred in the series on Syfy and USA Network.
“I’m not a Housewife. I’m a Friend, though, which is a lot easier,” she added. “You just dip in and out. You try to avoid, like, flying shrapnel. And you know, if drinks are thrown, I have good reflexes.”
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Tilly was discussing her casting on It Happened in Hollywood with friend . The podcast episode reunited the costars to discuss their time making the 1996 thriller.
But at the tail end of their conversation, Gershon, 62, asked about RHOBH, revealing that she had once considered going on the franchise.
“They approached me,” she admitted. “I was too scared.”
Tilly went on to encourage her pal to do the show, saying, “Holy cow. Genie, you would be great.” But it was Gershon who was giving Tilly the encouragement.
“You know what? You’re gonna be genius on that,” she said. “You’ll take over that whole set, Jen. I have no doubt. I’d actually even watch it with you on it!”
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RHOBH viewers have seen Tilly on the series before, during guest appearances she made alongside her friend .
But for season 14, which is filming now, she’ll be a bigger part of the action alongside Stracke and returning Housewives , , and .
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Joining the women will be new Housewife . And , sister of Kyle (and former Housewife ), will return as a Friend as well.
Their casting comes after news that and would both be departing the show. Kung Minkoff’s exit comes , while Wiley departs .
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills can be streamed on Peacock.
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