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    12 Reasons Julie Cooper Was The Original Real Housewife Of Orange County

    The true OG of the OC.

    1. She had her catchphrase prepared:

    2. And her family photo for the opening credits:

    3. She had a carefully concealed past (that would obviously be dramatically revealed):

    4. She tended to be a bit self-involved:

    5. She had a partner in crime:

    6. And a questionable relationship:

    7. She had a flair for the dramatic:

    8. She knew how to throw digs with a smile:

    9. Speaking of smiles, she was the master of a fake one:

    10. She really wanted to be the coolest mom in the OC:

    11. She was the original queen of champagne:

    12. And she would have been flawless to watch in a reunion catfight: