The drama between former “Shahs of Sunset” stars continues to unfold, even off-camera. Paulina Ben-Cohen, a former cast member of the hit reality series, has taken legal action against her fellow “Shahs” star, Golnesa Gharachedaghi (known as GG), accusing her of a violent confrontation that occurred at a Bloomingdale’s in Los Angeles.
The incident, which Paulina describes as both physical and verbally abusive, allegedly took place on February 28. According to court documents filed on Tuesday and obtained by TMZ, Paulina claims that GG approached her from behind while she was shopping, demanding she leave the store with her for a private discussion. The encounter quickly escalated as GG allegedly began hurling insults at Paulina, including calling her a “whore” and threatening to “f*** you up.”
The Confrontation Turns Violent
As the two women walked away from the store in what Paulina describes as a secluded area out of view of the security cameras, things took a more intense and troubling turn. Paulina claims that GG grew increasingly aggressive, taunting her and belittling her in front of a mall security guard. At one point, Paulina says GG said, “Oh, you think this toy cop is going to protect you? He can’t do s***!”
In the midst of the verbal altercation, Paulina tried to call her fiancé for help, pleading with GG to let her go. However, according to Paulina, GG refused and stated, “No, I have been waiting for this day.” At this point, Paulina claims that GG began recording the confrontation on her phone, and it eventually became physical when GG allegedly struck Paulina in the face with the phone.
A Hair-Pulling Struggle
The situation reportedly became even more chaotic as Paulina attempted to fight back. She claims that in an effort to defend herself, she knocked the phone out of GG’s hand, but GG retaliated by grabbing a handful of Paulina’s hair, pulling it forcefully. The altercation was only stopped when a nearby security guard intervened, reportedly telling both women that the police were on their way.
But the drama didn’t end there. According to Paulina, GG took things even further by insulting her family, saying, “How does it feel to have a ret***ed daughter?” At this point, Paulina says she was able to break free from the situation and escape, but not before GG allegedly threatened, “I’m not done with you.”
Paulina Takes Legal Action
After the incident, Paulina went to the police to report what she described as an assault. The authorities suggested that she seek a temporary restraining order against GG, which she has now requested from a judge.
Paulina’s decision to take legal action comes after a year-long feud with GG that had been brewing behind the scenes. The physical altercation at Bloomingdale’s has now added another layer of tension to their already volatile relationship, with Paulina clearly seeking to protect herself from further harm.
No Comment from GG
We reached out to a representative for Golnesa Gharachedaghi for comment on the allegations, but as of now, no official statement has been issued.
This incident marks another chapter in the ongoing drama that has defined the lives of the “Shahs of Sunset” stars over the years. What was once a reality TV spectacle is now spilling into real life, with legal documents and restraining orders replacing the scripted confrontations fans were accustomed to watching.
A Glimpse Into the “Shahs” Behind the Cameras
While “Shahs of Sunset” may no longer be airing, the public lives of its stars continue to make headlines. As the legal battle between Paulina and GG unfolds, fans of the show are left to wonder what will come next in this saga. What was once drama for the cameras is now a personal and legal conflict, with Paulina fighting to protect herself against what she describes as an unprovoked and violent attack.
As for GG, the reality star’s future on social media and in the public eye may depend on how this case is resolved. For now, Paulina is focusing on securing her safety, and it remains to be seen how this case will play out in the courts.
The world of reality TV stars can often blur the lines between scripted drama and real-life conflict, and in this case, it seems the tension between Paulina and GG has gone from the screen to the streets.
