‘RHOSLC’ Star Angie Katsanevas
Capitol Hill Bound
… First Housewife to Testify!!!
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Angie Katsanevas is taking her Real Housewives spotlight straight to Capitol Hill … ’cause TMZ has learned she’ll testify before Congress on supporting franchise businesses tied to her expanding salon franchises.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star will be testifying on behalf of the International Franchise Association Thursday, speaking from firsthand experience as a business owner whose hair salon brand — Lunatic Fringe — has now grown to 9 franchise locations nationwide.
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We’re told Angie plans to advocate strongly for franchisees, whom she views as a living example of the American Dream, especially for women and immigrants … a message that’s deeply personal for her. Angie’s parents immigrated from Greece, and our sources say she sees franchising as a pathway to ownership, independence, and generational opportunity.
And here’s the historic twist … this will make Angie the first Real Housewife to formally testify before Congress, marking a major milestone for the Bravo universe.
While no Real Housewives star has previously testified before Congress as a reality TV personality, Bravo’s influence in Washington isn’t entirely new. Lisa Vanderpump has addressed Congress, lobbying lawmakers to take action against the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and support a House resolution to end the dog and cat meat trade.
Still, Angie’s appearance stands apart … blending pop culture, entrepreneurship, and public policy in a way we haven’t seen before.
