> At a Glance
> – Emma Stone waited two hours in freezing weather outside Jen Shah’s 2023 sentencing
> – The Oscar winner calls The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City her favorite reality show
> – Shah was sentenced to 78 months in prison for telemarketing fraud
> – Why it matters: Celebrity fandom collides with true-crime headlines, showing reality TV’s cultural pull
Emma Stone loves RHOSLC so much she turned court-watcher. In a W Magazine interview published Jan. 6, the Bugonia star revealed she and her brother stood outside a Manhattan courthouse for two hours just to glimpse Jen Shah.
The Fandom Moment
Stone, a self-proclaimed superfan, tracked Shah’s legal saga in real time. “We walked over there,” she said of the 2023 sentencing day. “Her getting arrested on camera was wild.”
- Waited in freezing NYC temps
- Venue: federal courthouse during fraud sentencing
- Motive: “really invested” in Bravo drama
Legal Backdrop
Jen Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The court imposed a 78-month sentence; she served 33 months and was released Dec. 10 from Federal Prison Camp Bryan, Texas.
| Key Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2023 | Sentenced to 78 months |
| Dec. 2023 | Stone champions Shah on red carpet |
| Dec. 2024 | Shah released early |
Beyond Jen Shah
Stone also praised current cast member Bronwyn Newport for her over-the-top style. “Everything is sort of a costume. I love it,” she said after bingeing recent boat-trip episodes.
Key Takeaways
- Emma Stone’s reality-TV passion extends to courthouse stakeouts
- Jen Shah completed under half of original 78-month term
- RHOSLC continues to attract A-list viewers with its mix of religion, conflict, and fashion
Stone first tuned in during season 1; today her devotion remains as strong as ever.
