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The funniest reality stars television has ever seen

Unscripted television isn't always about explosive fights and overwhelming drama. As a matter of fact, there are many funny moments featuring these 18 reality stars. 

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NeNe Leakes

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Nobody else does it like NeNe Leakes. She’s the icon who arguably placed The Real Housewives franchise on the map after RHOA’s debut in 2009. She was the network’s breakout star, appearing on other projects such as Glee, The New Normal, and Broadway musicals Cinderella and Chicago

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James Kennedy

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James Kennedy is the one Vanederpump Rules star you know is going to do and say whatever to make good TV, and it’s exactly why we love him. Since Season 2, James has pushed his co-star's boundaries, including Jax Taylor and Tom Sandoval, all while delivering hilarious one-liners in the process.

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Cast of ‘Jersey Shore’

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Jersey Shore is in a league of its own. From Pauly and Vinny’s classic GTL motto to Mike and Ron’s jaw-dropping fight, these Jersey reality stars have kept us laughing since 2009.

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New York

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She doesn’t call herself the “HBIC” for nothing. Some consider Tiffany “New York” Pollard the “Queen of Reality TV” from her stint on VH1’s Flavor of Love, where she stunned audiences with her unfiltered demeanor and comments. She’s continued appearing on reality TV shows, including Big Brother and House of Villains

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Tanisha Thomas

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She’s iconic because of her exaggerated outbursts during the original run of Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club, but she’s continued to keep us laughing on Marriage Bootcamp and Hosue of Villains

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Da’Vonne Rogers

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We don’t talk enough about Da’Vonne Rogers and her hilarious contribution to reality TV staples like Big Brother and The Challenge. She’s quick on her feet, strategic as they come, and delivers comical one-liners in her confessionals. She’s so loved by audiences (and producers) that she’s appeared in three seasons of BB, two seasons of The Challenge, and will appear in the new Amazon series, The GOAT

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Paris Hilton

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Whether doing everyday chores on The Simple Life or learning to do laundry on her new reality show, Paris In Love, this Hilton heiress makes us laugh anytime she’s on the screen.  

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Porsha Guobadia

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Although Porsha Guobadia is no longer on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, we can't imagine the popular Bravo series without her. She was essential to many of the show’s biggest storylines and eventually transitioned into the animated character we know and love today.  

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Kathy Hilton

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If you thought her daughter was funny, you haven’t seen anything until you’ve watched Kathy Hilton in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Fans loved her quirky personality during her two seasons, often leading her to make outrageous quotes about something silly.  

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Scott Disick

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Scott Disick may have started as the villain on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but he's since turned into one of the show’s most humorous characters — behind the girls themselves, of course.

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Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian

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They’re pop culture and reality TV icons people love because of their unabashed approach to living their lives, which, thankfully for us, has resulted in hours of amusing content. 

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Mary Cosby

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Even if she’s slightly misunderstood, Mary Cosby is perfect for The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Like Kathy, she’s unashamed in front of the cameras, resulting in outlandish moments we can’t believe are real. 

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RuPaul

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Have you watched RuPaul in his series Drag Race? It’s a melting pot of diverse drag queens competing for the prize of a lifetime and giving watchers hilarious moments in the midst of it.

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Kenya Moore

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All Real Housewives fans know who this is. The former Miss USA turned reality star has entertained RHOA viewers since joining the series in 2012. She’s best known for her feuds with NeNe Leakes, Porsha Williams, and Phaedra Parks, where she constantly hit them each with laughable and off-the-wall comments. 

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Karen Huger

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The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Karen Huger continues to keep watchers laughing every season because she’s genuinely delusional. And the best part is she knows it. 

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Miss J Alexander

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J Alexander is the outspoken (and ever so shady) America’s Next Top Model panelist who judged the contestant’s poses and runway walks. Although his critiques weren’t always the nicest, he delivered them with a hint of humor they couldn’t take them personally. 

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Tamar Braxton

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We can’t get enough of Tamar Braxton. From her time bantering with her sisters on The Braxton Family Values to winning Celebrity Big Brother, Tamar has showcased her one-of-a-kind personality on reality TV for over 10 years. 

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Sonja Morgan

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Sonja Morgan joined The Real Housewives of New York during its third season and immediately captivated watchers (and her co-stars) with her bubbly personality and uncensored tongue about dating and relationships. She’s also flexed her comedy muscle in the spin-off shows Ultimate Girls Trip and Welcome To Crappie Lake

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