You don't last seven seasons on Bravo without breaking a few eggs, and no one knows that better than Lisa Rinna. After joining "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in 2014, the former "Melrose Place" star became an instant fan favorite for her quirky dances, her love of Harry Hamlin, and, let's be real, her pot-stirring abilities. However, while fans adore her, her castmates seem to have a different opinion.
Over the years, Rinna has feuded with just about every woman who dared to call themselves a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills. As the premiere of Season 12 approaches, rumors suggest that she has had a major falling out with Kathy Hilton and is no longer on good terms with her long-time ally Erika Jayne. As her list of friends shrinks, the list of celebrities who can't stand her continues to grow.
In this article, we will break down the tumultuous relationships Lisa Rinna has had with various celebrities and castmates, exploring the reasons behind the rifts and the drama that has unfolded on and off-screen.
Table of Contents
- Kim Richards
- Garcelle Beauvais
- Denise Richards
- Lisa Vanderpump
- Kathy Hilton
- Yolanda Hadid
- Nicollette Sheridan
- Kyle Richards
- Erika Jayne
Kim Richards
If you know anything about Lisa Rinna's feuds, it's her longstanding animosity with Kim Richards. Richards has been on and off "RHOBH" since the beginning. On seasons when she doesn't appear as a full-time cast member, she floats in the periphery, as she's Kyle Richards's older sister. Kim has struggled with her sobriety over the years, and Rinna has not always been supportive.
After criticizing Kim's drinking early on, they were never able to fully get along again. For her part, Rinna apologized to Kim during a boozy trip to Amsterdam in Season 5. Her excuse for her snap judgment of Kim had to do with her own experience dealing with close family members struggling with addiction.
Cut to Season 7, when Kim was no longer a full-time cast member and was preparing to become a grandmother. Rinna gifted Kim a plush toy bunny as a baby gift in yet another attempt to bury that hatchet. However, at the reunion a few months later, Kim returned the unopened gift on camera, claiming it didn't have "good energy." Rinna burst into tears, offended by Kim's gesture.
Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais and Lisa Rinna's longstanding friendship wasn't able to withstand the pressures of reality TV. After joining the show in Season 11, Garcelle claimed that she felt uncomfortable as the only Black woman on the show. During the reunion, she accused Rinna and Dorit Kemsley of picking on her and making racist microaggressions.
Rinna and Kemsley denied the allegations. However, Garcelle contended that Rinna, who had been her friend for 20 years, disliked her discussing race on camera. Rinna, for her part, insisted that she was glad Garcelle joined the show and questioned why Garcelle would insinuate otherwise.
Eventually, during the reunion, they somewhat reconciled, but the tension remained palpable, hinting that their friendship might never fully recover.
Denise Richards
When Denise Richards joined the franchise in Season 9, it was a big deal. Almost immediately, rumors began swirling that she had an affair with former "RHOBH" star Brandi Glanville, which Richards adamantly denied. Glanville's belief in the rumored romance led to a conflict, and when she showed Rinna texts between herself and Richards, it convinced Rinna that Richards was lying.
Throughout the season, Richards irritated her castmates by being overly selective about the information she chose to share. Whenever the Glanville drama was brought up, Richards would shout, "Bravo, Bravo, Bravo," indicating that she didn't want to discuss it. Their unresolved conflict led to Richards leaving the show, claiming that Rinna had jeopardized a good friendship by siding with Glanville.
Despite the fallout, Rinna continued to target Richards, claiming she hit on "Real Housewives of Orange County" stars at BravoCon, further straining their already fragile relationship.
Lisa Vanderpump
Before Lisa Rinna, Lisa Vanderpump was the undisputed queen of Bravo, renowned for her charm in "RHOBH" and as the star of "Vanderpump Rules." However, her reputation took a hit in Season 9 when she allegedly leaked information about Dorit Kemsley abandoning a dog from Vanderpump's rescue. This situation escalated into a public relations nightmare for Kemsley, with Rinna firmly taking her side.
Things worsened when Vanderpump decided to capitalize on the scandal by launching a spinoff, "Vanderpump Dogs." Rinna expressed her displeasure over this, claiming that if it became a new show, she would seek compensation for her involvement.
The drama surrounding Vanderpump and Kemsley caused a rift in the cast, and Rinna's alignment with Kemsley only intensified the animosity between her and Vanderpump.
Kathy Hilton
Lisa Rinna has long been a fan-favorite on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," but she faced potential replacement from Kathy Hilton, who quickly captured fans' hearts with her quirky personality. After a standout first season, it was a shock when Hilton did not return for Season 12, primarily rumored to be due to her feud with Rinna.
Reports indicate that tensions flared while filming in Aspen in 2021, with Hilton allegedly throwing a fit over rumors that Rinna and the cast were spreading. The fallout was evident when Hilton skipped the Season 12 finale to spend time with Donald Trump, which Rinna found problematic.
It seems Rinna may have played a significant role in Hilton's absence, and the drama continues as Hilton is rumored to consider returning only if her sister Kim Richards is also welcomed back, making the situation more complex.
Yolanda Hadid
Yolanda Hadid's turbulent relationship with Rinna is one of the most notable feuds on "RHOBH." The plot of Season 6 revolved around whether Hadid was faking her Lyme disease, with Rinna suggesting that Hadid had Munchausen Syndrome—a claim that left Hadid devastated.
Hadid expressed her hurt, stating that the rumor was one of the biggest blows she'd ever received. Although Rinna eventually apologized, their relationship remained strained, with the fallout leading Rinna to contemplate leaving the show due to the intense backlash from fans.
Despite the drama, Rinna has continued her career in L.A., while Hadid opted for a quieter life on a farm in Pennsylvania, leaving Rinna to stir the pot for seasons to come.
Nicollette Sheridan
Nicollette Sheridan, the only non-housewife on this list, brings a unique off-screen drama to the table. Rinna stirred the pot by suggesting that Sheridan cheated on her ex-husband Harry Hamlin with Michael Bolton, which led to a heated Twitter exchange.
After Rinna made her claims on an episode of "Beverly Hills," Sheridan strongly denied the allegations, calling them "fake news." Hamlin also chimed in, defending his marriage and expressing his frustration with Sheridan's actions following his mother's death.
The feud between Rinna and Sheridan has left a lasting impression, and many fans are hoping for a potential reunion on "RHOBH" to reignite this dramatic storyline.
Kyle Richards
Rinna's complex relationship with Kyle Richards, particularly due to Kyle's sister, Kim, has led to numerous confrontations over the years. Even after seemingly moving past their issues, tensions resurfaced during a dinner in Los Angeles when Rinna called out Kyle for leaving her to fend for herself during a fight with Kim.
The heated exchange revealed that Kyle still harbored resentment towards Rinna for complicating her already tumultuous relationship with Kim. As rumors swirl about a potential fallout between Rinna and Kyle's sister Kathy Hilton, fans are left wondering how their relationships will evolve as Season 12 unfolds.