Directors Discuss Allegations
The Hollywood Reporter••entertainment
Key Points:
- The TLC docuseries The Cult of the Real Housewife investigates allegations that Mary Cosby, star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), and her husband manipulated church members into funding their lavish lifestyle and engaged in coercive control.
- The investigation was inspired by RHOSLC’s own portrayal of Cosby, including co-star Whitney Rose’s references to cult rumors and whistleblower Cameron Williams’ accusations, who claimed to have had an affair with Cosby and lost significant savings before his death.
- Former Faith Temple church members featured in the docuseries reveal feelings of betrayal and shame, contrasting Cosby’s church leadership with her extravagant reality TV persona, prompting them to speak out against alleged spiritual abuse and financial exploitation.
