EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Bethenny Frankel's Long-Lost Childhood Pics

Oct. 18 2010, Published 5:35 a.m. ET
Former NYC Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel has painted her childhood as a dark one, but Breaking Celebrity News has obtained exclusive photos of the outspoken beauty's happier moments growing up.
Even as a young child, Bethenny was camera ready and had a sense of style. One photo of her by the pool shows her rocking a cute pixie cut and adorable technicolor one piece swimsuit while another has her hamming it up while still in diapers.
"She doesn't miss the chance to interject her terrible childhood in her show," Bethenny's mom Bernadette Birk told Breaking Celebrity News. But, Birk adds, "there were so many wonderful times" during Bethenny's upbringing.
The photos also show snippets from some of Bethenny's birthday celebrations growing up and early images of Bethenny trying out some model poses for the camera as she grows older.
Regardless of their estranged relationship, Bethenny's mom only wishes her well and is happy about what her daughter has achieved.