Desperate Housewives Drama Revived: Teri Hatcher Sparks Feud Rumors with New Podcast
The Desperate Housewives Feud: A Look Back at the Explosive Drama Behind the Hit TV Show
It's been over a decade since the curtains closed on Wisteria Lane, but the drama that unfolded behind the scenes of Desperate Housewives is still the stuff of legend. And now, with Teri Hatcher's new podcast, Desperately Devoted, set to revisit the hit show, die-hard fans are eager to see if the rumors of tension between the female leads will finally be addressed.
The podcast, which premieres soon on iHeart podcasts, promises to be a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who grew up watching Susan Mayer (Hatcher), Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria), Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross), and Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman) navigate the ups and downs of suburban life. But as fans know all too well, the real drama didn't unfold on screen – it happened behind closed doors.
Rumors of a feud between Hatcher and her co-stars Nicollette Sheridan and Longoria have been circulating for years, with some even suggesting that the tension was so great that it affected the show's overall quality. But according to those who were there, the truth is far more complicated – and fascinating.
In 2012, showrunner Marc Cherry testified in court that Sheridan and Hatcher had a "problem" on set, with Cherry recalling a particularly heated exchange between the two actresses. Longoria, meanwhile, has spoken publicly about the ways in which women are often pitted against each other in the entertainment industry – and how Desperate Housewives was no exception.
"It seemed like there was this narrative that we were all fighting with each other," Longoria told Dax Shepherd on his podcast Armchair Expert. "And I'm like, 'Yeah, that's just a narrative they do on women because we're over 40 on a television show.'"
While Hatcher and her co-stars may have had their differences, it's clear that she has maintained close relationships with some of them – particularly Andrea Bowen, who played her daughter Julie Mayer on the show. "The fact that I've known [Andrea] since she was 13 and was at her wedding in Barcelona last year, that's just amazing to me and feels like part of a life well spent," Hatcher gushed to People.
But as fans await the debut of Desperately Devoted, it remains to be seen whether the podcast will address the long-simmering feud between Hatcher and Sheridan – who, incidentally, do not follow each other on social media. Longoria, meanwhile, follows both Hatcher and Sheridan – a subtle nod to the complicated dynamics at play.
Despite the drama that may have unfolded behind the scenes, it's clear that Desperate Housewives remains a beloved favorite among fans – and its influence can still be felt in the TV industry today. "Stories that center around place and the identities of people that inhabit that specific place … are really timeless," Hatcher's daughter Emerson Tenney noted, praising her mother's show for its bold storytelling and willingness to push boundaries.
For those who want to follow along with Desperately Devoted, all eight seasons of Desperate Housewives are available on Hulu – and the podcast promises to offer a fresh perspective on the show that captivated audiences for years. With Hatcher at the helm, alongside her real daughter Tenney and her on-screen daughter Bowen, fans can't wait to see what secrets the podcast will reveal about the drama behind Wisteria Lane.
As the countdown begins until Desperately Devoted's premiere, one thing is clear: this podcast is going to be a wild ride. And with all the tea spilled, we're ready for it.
