‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Wendy Osefo Talks About Her 40th Birthday and Whether She Was Happy

In her 40s, “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Dr. Wendy Osefo prioritizes her own happiness and being a source of happiness for those round her. That’s why it might surprise some that she actually spent her milestone birthday filming a girls’ trip for the show’s ninth season.

In the newest episode, the women travel to the Queen City, also often called Charlotte, North Carolina, to have a good time Osefo and showcase the brand new faces which have joined the solid this season. Things get interesting after a fast and expected argument over rooms in the ladies’s lake house, and several people begin to exchange their grievances.

“Well, there’s always something special about these ladies,” Osefo said, adding, “But overall, I had a great time.”

The wife and mother of three said the shooting took place on her actual birthday, May 21, and that it was the primary time she spent her birthday away from family members.

“We got to Charlotte the day before my birthday,” she continued. “So in the next episode, which you will start this morning, it will be my real birthday. And so I spent my 40th birthday with these ladies. Talk about growth, right?”

With five seasons under her belt, Osefo’s growth is not solely as a result of her well-deserved veteran status on RHOP. Turning 40 and reaching this point in her life also influenced her evolution.

When the world first met Osefo in 2020, during her rookie season, she was a professor at Johns Hopkins University and a political commentator. Since then, when she stepped down from her professorship to spend more time together with her family, her status as a bigwig has only increased. Osefo can now add talk show host, founder of a house furnishings brand and creator to her growing list of accomplishments.

“I’m in such a good place,” she said of her 40th birthday.

She noted that, in her opinion, everyone has the power to “transfer energy not only to themselves, but also to other people.”

“For me, turning 40 is not only about being happy, but also about making sure that I am a source of happiness for those around me,” added Osefo, who earned the nickname “Zen Wen” on the series.

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Of course, an on-screen journey is not the only way Osefo celebrated its 40th anniversary. Later within the season, viewers will likely be treated to a celebration celebrating her 40th birthday; she also revealed an epic family trip to Paris, France on social media.

According to Osefo, getting so far in life has involved learning tips on how to balance pursuing multiple dreams while giving yourself the crucial grace.

“I realized that you have to juggle, but you also have to know that not every day will be the best day in a given field,” she explained.

The creator continued: “Sometimes I do great in motherhood. I’m doing my homework. I supervise field trips. I’m cooking dinner. I say to myself, “Wow, you’re really doing well at motherhood.” But then I check my inbox and I have like over 100 unread emails and I’ve learned to give myself grace.”

She added: “I think we all need to learn that if you put up with a lot of things, there will be days where you excel in one area more than others, and that’s okay. It’s all about balance.”

Another area of ​​life wherein Osefo finds balance is having a public profile at a time when black women are more visible and scrutinized.

“I think right now is such a beautiful and inspiring time,” she said, adding: “I can’t emphasize the word ‘inspiring’ enough. This is an incredibly inspiring time to be a woman, and a black woman at that. It’s almost as if we’ve been waiting for these types of moments for so long to truly be at the forefront of change. Because the truth is, historically speaking, we’ve always been there. Our participation in this event was simply not appreciated.”

Osefo said viewers are in for some major twists this season.

“One day you’ll think, ‘Oh, they’re doing well. It just feels so light and airy. And then, out of nowhere, someone throws a curveball and starts some rumor,” she revealed, adding. “It’s just a constant roller coaster ride.”

Discussing the conflict that may escalate from season to season, Osefo said that after five seasons, she has learned to not take it personally.

“The truth is, I didn’t learn about it my freshman 12 months, I’ll be honest with you. It’s something you could have to learn. You cannot take it personally,” she emphasized.

Fortunately, turning 40 has given Osefo greater insight into tips on how to take care of conflict on the show – and in life.

“I’m 40 years old, I’m starting a new chapter and I just have a completely new perspective on life,” she noted. “I actually imagine that we’re all here to be great and we’re all here to have a good time. We weren’t placed on this earth to be miserable and unhappy. So if someone or something disturbs your happiness, you could excuse yourself from such situations.

Ultimately, Osefo said she is grateful to her personal community for helping her rise above unnecessary drama.

“I just try to keep in touch with my family,” she said, adding: “I believe once you surround yourself with individuals who know the true you, it really doesn’t matter if you happen to know what another person knows who doesn’t even comprehend it. I do know you are fascinated with yourself.”