The Toast Recession Indicators with Dorothy Wang: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
Dorothy Wang, a reality TV personality from shows like Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, joins the conversation to share personal milestones. She reveals her name change after marriage and discusses her heartfelt conversion to Judaism. Dorothy candidly reflects on the blending of wedding traditions, combining Jewish and Chinese ceremonies. The discussion also covers her evolution in reality TV, contrasting E! with Netflix's production styles. Plus, she shares funny, nostalgic moments from her past, and her thoughts on family support and future projects.
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Meet-Cute Turned Real Marriage
- Dorothy Wang met her husband Brandon at a Halloween party after locking eyes in an elevator and he immediately showed intentionality by texting tickets and arranging a car for their first date.
- She converted to Reform Judaism after reading To Be A Jew, doing Zoom sessions with Rabbi Michael Ehrlich, and a mikvah, which she described as peaceful.
Streamers Treat Stars Differently
- Dorothy contrasts E! production's hands-on care with Netflix's broader, content-first approach that treats shows as disposable.
- She observed Netflix expects viewers to binge and move on, making long-term cultural impact harder to sustain.
Canceled Despite Strong Ratings
- Dorothy recalled Rich Kids being the second-highest rated show on E! when it was canceled, likely due to rising production costs and network shifts.
- She explained executives sought cheaper casts, saying the network wanted people who would "work for less."
