Beauvais

American

[boh-vey, boh-ve] / boʊˈveɪ, boʊˈvɛ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Oise, in NW France: 13th-century cathedral.

Beauvais British

/ bovɛ /

noun

a market town in N France, 64 km (40 miles) northwest of Paris. Pop: 55 392 (1999)

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Actress and producer Garcelle Beauvais made a dramatic exit from the series after six seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

As Season 14’s three-part reunion neared its conclusion, host Andy Cohen tried to wrangle the women to pose for a customary cast photo, but Beauvais wanted no part of it, muttering, “I’m out … nope, I’m not doing it,” while walking off stage in her bejeweled gown.

From Los Angeles Times

Disruption is expected to worsen at French airports on Friday, with 40% fewer flights from the Paris airports at Charles de Gaulle, Orla and Beauvais.

From BBC

Get a camera on Garcelle Beauvais as she navigates her new post-“Beverly Hills” life and focuses on Hollywood.

From Salon

Still, Beauvais has managed to be herself on “RHOBH,” executive producer Andy Cohen told The Times in November.

From Los Angeles Times

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