It seems that members of Donald Trump’s Palm Beach club are not too keen on Netflix’s latest show, “Members Only.”
In a scenario that feels like it belongs on a reality show, insiders told Page Six that Mar-a-Lago members were heard discussing a letter aimed at getting cast member Rosalyn Yellin booted from the club. The reason? Well, she’s part of a competing show, “Real Housewives.”
Most critiques of the series highlight its endless references to Trump’s so-called “Winter White House.”
“Even though filming inside the club was prohibited, it kept surfacing as a symbol of status and access,” mentioned one review.
Filming on the grounds isn’t allowed for the crew, although several cast members have access.
Yellin has shared numerous Instagram photos from Mar-a-Lago, including one with Trump himself.
This weekend, she’s set to host a brunch at the club to benefit Dr. Mehmet Oz’s charity, Healthcorp.
“I’ve been a full member for over four years, dedicating my time to philanthropy and supporting the club’s charitable events,” Yellin shared. “It’s disappointing that a show designed for entertainment can be misunderstood in a way that overshadows the real work being done.”
Interestingly, some insiders say that the club may not be fond of Yellin—who’s a mother and philanthropist from Bucks County, Pennsylvania—perhaps reflecting a broader disdain for the show more than for her individually.
I’ve heard that many of the actual upper echelons of society don’t even know who the women in the cast are, despite their attempts to claim the title of “Queen of Palm Beach.”
“It’s so cheap,” a Palm Beach local commented. “No one even recognizes these women.”
While many label the show as tacky, others have criticized the costumes, which don’t align with the Palm Beach aesthetic.
“Fake boobs, bad hair extensions, tattoos, platform shoes, cheap clothes—it’s the complete opposite of Palm Beach,” scoffed one source.
Some have pointed out that the glamorous cast members don’t actually live on Palm Beach Island.
“None represent the real women of Palm Beach,” another insider stated. “It’s more like Las Vegas or Miami, and it feels very aggressive.”
According to WPTV, the show’s production company, Seersucker, had only sought one filming permit in Palm Beach, which was denied. Other locations for filming included Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton.
