[Spoiler]’s Cameo in Beyond the Gates, Explained

Karen Huger, known for her prominent and memorable role on The Real Housewives of Potomac, has made a surprising and unexpected appearance in a new CBS daytime drama. Fans of the reality star were thrilled to spot her in the show’s trailer, leaving them curious about her involvement in the series.

Here’s a breakdown of Karen Huger’s Beyond the Gates cameo.

Does Karen Huger have a cameo in Beyond the Gates?

CBS’s new soap opera, Beyond the Gates, released a second trailer, and it featured none other than The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Karen Huger. The scene shows her turning to the camera with her signature poise and delivering the line, “Welcome to Fairmont Crest!” This sneak peek has left fans speculating what kind of role Karen will play.

Will she stick to her iconic TV persona, or will she step into the world of fiction with a completely new character? As of now, she hasn’t spoken about it on any platform. Her cameo hasn’t appeared on her IMDb page yet, keeping viewers in suspense and fueling the excitement around her role.

Beyond the Gates centers around the Dupree family, a wealthy and influential Black family navigating secrets, scandals, and power struggles in the exclusive neighborhood of Fairmont Crest. The series marks the first daytime soap opera with a predominantly Black cast since 1991.

Karen’s cameo comes at a crucial time in her personal and professional life. While she has been a staple on The Real Housewives of Potomac since its inception, she was notably absent from the season 9 reunion episodes, which began airing on February 16, 2025.

At the time, Karen was in rehab following her December 2024 DUI conviction. In a pre-taped video played during the reunion, she addressed her struggles, stating, “I plan to be coming back as Karen Huger only. ‘Cause Karen is enough.”