The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne is no stranger to wowing fans with her social media presence, but her latest post left her followers doing a double-take. The 54-year-old's Instagram update sparked buzz after she posted a photo of herself flaunting her striking look. Jayne, who stunned in a black dress with rhinestone-studded detail, posed in front of the mirror, showing off her glammed-up beauty. The post garnered positive reactions from fans and celebrities, including fellow RHOBH star Sutton Stracke, who wrote, "Stunner." Fashion designer and TV personality Rachel Zoe left multiple fire emojis to signal her admiration for the reality star's post. Unfortunately, it wasn't all cheers as the singer-actress drew unfavorable comments from some followers. Many users remarked that she appeared unrecognizable in her latest post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erika Jayne (@theprettymess) "Girl, who is this?" one asked. The same goes for another who commented, "Who is that???? Because if that's Erika, she really needs to stop. Don't even look like her." "Did not recognize," another added. "Doesn't look anything like you! What's happening now!?!?!" a fan chimed in. "You know that isn't you, right? We're starting to get worried," another echoed. Some even went on to accuse her of using Photoshop to alter her look. "That face is so Photoshopped it looks ridiculous, Erika," a user said. "So Photoshopped it's just embarrassing," a commenter noted. Throughout the show's run, the reality star has embraced bold and distinctive fashion choices. Fromretro-inspired looksinRHOBHSeason 9 to hergoth-like erain Season 10, she never failed to captivate viewers with her ever-evolving style. It even came to the point where she switched up her iconic icy blonde hair for balayage light pink strands in season 14. On the other hand, she also revealed what she considers her ultimate standout look since joining the reality show. In aTikTok postby Bravo TV, she ranked her top styles, naming the leopard outfit and curly bob from season 9 among her favorites. "Look at the leopard," she said as she looked at her photo, adding, "It's just a good composition. I love it." Although she rose to fame after joining Bravo's reality show, Erika Jayne, whose real name is Erika Girardi, began her career as an actress and has appeared in the 1995 filmAlchemy, followed byLowballin 1996. Besides being an actress, she also released her music. She first gained recognition in 2015 when she joined Bravo'sReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsas a cast member in Season 6. Before her time on reality TV, Girardi appeared in the filmsAlchemy(1995) andLowball(1996). Herdebut single, "Roller Coaster," was released in 2007 and was part of her first studio album,Pretty Mess. From actress to singer, she is also an entrepreneur and launched her luxury hair extension line,Pretty Mess Hair, in 2021. Related: Tennis Star Coco Gauff Looks Unrecognizable After Trading Sneakers For Cowboy Boots at Beyoncé Concert This story was originally reported byParadeon Sep 2, 2025, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.
