Emma Hernan divulges her ambivalence about returning to 'Selling Sunset', citing the intricate portrayal—and lack thereof—of her personal relationships within the Netflix sensation. In a candid interview with Vulture, released on September 13th, the real estate maven confessed to feeling "blindsided" by the editing of her Season 8 narrative.
Hernan reveals a heartfelt confession that was left unspoken on screen, sharing, "I candidly documented my journey with the individual I was romantically involved with at the time. Though hesitant to expose my private life, I ultimately embraced vulnerability, filming countless scenes that encapsulated our connection. It wasn't an easy feat, but I believed it would offer viewers a genuine glimpse into my life's intricacies and dating endeavors."
Adding a layer of intrigue, Hernan acknowledges that the infamous bite mark scandal stemmed from this very person, whose involvement remained shrouded in mystery during the series. "The truth behind that mark was obscured, leaving me perplexed and uncertain about the producers' rationale. It seems they deemed a different narrative—one that withheld the truth from me—more compelling," she laments.
Netflix declined to comment on the omission of Hernan's scenes when queried by PEOPLE.
Furthermore, Hernan forcefully addresses accusations levied by costar Nicole Young, who alleged that she had an affair with a married man. "Nicole's accusations are nothing short of malicious," Hernan declares, emphatically denying any truth to the rumors. "This was merely a client from 2021, with whom I maintained a strictly professional relationship. Our interactions never ventured beyond the realm of propriety. I politely declined an investment offer in my empanada company, and that was the extent of it. No physical contact, no intimacy—it was a clear-cut situation," she clarifies, voicing her disappointment at being falsely implicated and betrayed by those privy to the facts.
Regarding her future with 'Selling Sunset', Hernan harbors "mixed emotions," acknowledging that a reunion might have been a possibility before the show's abrupt cancellation, as "I was never given the chance to set the record straight."
All eight seasons of 'Selling Sunset' are currently available for streaming on Netflix, offering viewers a glimpse into the glamorous yet complex world of high-end real estate.
