Kumari Shreya
Among the many friendships that have been seen in Netflix’s ‘Selling Sunset,’ the one between Amanza Smith and Chrishell Stause is undoubtedly one of the most interesting. The two realtors have gained much fame over the years for their part in the show, especially owing to all the drama they have found themselves in. However, the events showcased in the past two seasons in particular — seasons 7 and 8 — have made fans wonder whether or not the two are still friends. After all, their disputes were quite heavy, leaving the continuity of their bond quite uncertain.
Amanza and Chrishell Couldn’t See Eye to Eye for a While
For the most part of ‘Selling Sunset,’ Amanza Smith and Chrishell Stause have been on great terms, even going as far as to support one another no matter what. In fact, at the start of season 7, the former went so far as to defend the latter’s friendship with Emma Hernan to her own friend, Nicole Young, when the latter called Emma a “social climber.” However, things took a stark turn when these realtors from Los Angeles, California, went on an office trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to celebrate the opening of a new branch of The Oppenheim Group brokerage.
Already on bad terms with Nicole and not having the best connection with her ex Jason Oppenheim’s then-girlfriend, Chrishell decided to not even stay in the same place as the others, with Emma sticking by her side. A few days into the trip, Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet joined the group, having recently gone through a tragic miscarriage. On the day that the couple arrived, everyone attended a dinner to help raise their spirits, and the absence of Chrishell and Emma was extremely noticeable.
More than anyone, it was Amanza who took offense to the absence of the two ladies due to her close friendship with Mary. In fact, she felt like their absence was not a good representation of the support others had for Mary and Romain. Encouraged by almost everyone present, she decided to send a video message to Chrishell, asking why the two were not there. This led to friction between them, and Chrishell even told Amanza she would no longer be working to design for Georgia Flips, AKA G Flip. Earlier in the season, Chrishell and her partner, G Flip, had indeed given Amaza the job of decorating the artist’s creative space.
Amanza did not like how Chrishell took away the contract as some sort of “power move,” though the latter did state she would still be compensated. After returning from Cabo, Chrishell also talked to Mary about how her absence had more to do with the fact her mental health was being seriously impacted by others present at the dinner, which prompted her not to come. She also revealed how she did not wish to mix her personal and professional business and thought it would be unfair to her partner to drag them into such a complicated situation. Ultimately, by the end of the season, it seemed like Amanza and Chrishell were able to bury the hatchet.
However, things changed once again a short while later as Chrishell conceded she would not be attending Amanza’s 47th birthday party as her stylist would be present. That’s because the latter had apparently made some extremely rude and backward comments about her relationship with G-Flip, going as far as to call her a “fake lesbian.” Amanza did assert she did not support these sentiments in any way, shape, or form but that she was also in a tough spot because this stylist was helping her out for free while she dealt with some financial constraints. Thankfully, though, things ended up working out as the stylist canceled, leading Amanza to message her long-time friend and Chrishell actually showing up, making it clear this drama had nothing to do with their bond.
Amanza and Chrishell Are Quite Close These Days
At the end of season 7, Amanza and Chrishell had a one-on-one conversation wherein they openly heard one another after a long time while also explaining their own perspectives. This conversation between them took place during the opening party for the company’s new office, and it went incredibly well despite the show’s history of drama at public events. Amanza pointed out she had said what she wanted to over texts that Chrishell never responded to, only for the latter to admit it was simply not her preferred way of communication. She wanted them to talk face to face, so they did – they both admitted they did not hate each other but felt like neither of them had recently been a good, supportive friend. Therefore, they just resolved to do much, much better in the future.
Since then, it is evident that Amanza and Chrishell have managed to build a bridge and reconnect over the things that really matter to them in the long run. It might have been a little awkward for them at first, considering the former had briefly unfollowed/blocked the latter over the G-Flip contract drama, but they’re now doing a lot better. Even if they are not in the same place they once were, it is clear they hold a lot of care, love, and respect for each other, which is all that truly matters in the long run. Plus, they have since even become mutuals again on Instagram.
We should mention that Chrishell has explained the whole situation with Amanza and the brief disconnect between them in a SiriusXM interview too. She said that, more than anything, she wanted to keep her partner, G Flip, away from drama, which is why she did not want Amanza to be involved in the project after the two started feuding. “I didn’t want to continue with the drama going,” she said. “We weren’t speaking, so I didn’t want G involved in that. So, she’s upset that that design thing didn’t go on the show, but we were filming for nine months, you could have done it… you didn’t have to have me and my partner involved.” The realtor then added, “Actually, we both [have long] apologized. You know, I paid her for everything that was… so I don’t want to fight with her whatsoever.”
It turns out that Amanza’s vertebral osteomyelitis diagnosis in June 2023 played a significant role in her and Chrishell reconnecting as it gave them some much-needed perspective. “Before I went into the hospital, I had a falling out with my dear friend Chrishell,” Amanza shared in the Whine Down with Jana Kramer that aired on September 18, 2023. “I’ve never had a falling out like this with anybody. We had a misunderstanding. I love Chrishell. She had been a really dear friend. When I was in the hospital, she reached out to me, and it made me so emotional. In my head, I was like, ‘What the f— are we even arguing about?’ And we’ve talked since, and we’re good.” Their hanging out together in the office, as well as supporting one another in all their different endeavors is honestly proof of the same.
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