Lisa Rinna Is Unrecognizable As She Debuts New Hair Color

A long career can still deliver surprises, and the "Another Woman's Husband" actress proved that in London, stepping into a moment that made people look twice — and quickly sparked fresh curiosity about just how far a reinvention can go.

Lisa Rinna stunned fans after debuting a dramatic platinum-blonde hairstyle at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 1, 2025, where the actress and television personality appeared nearly unrecognizable.

Lisa Debuts Daring Blonde Transformation

Lisa arrived in a sculptural, high-fashion look featuring voluminous, platinum-blonde hair swept away from her face, paired with bold, polished makeup that emphasized her brows, lashes, and full lips.

In another portrait from the event, her whole outfit was visible. The 62-year-old wore an avant-garde black-and-white plaid garment with oversized, structured sleeves and a dramatic gathered neckline that amplified her fashion-forward presence.

The transformation marks a significant departure from Lisa's signature style. A photo from previous appearances showed her with warm brown, shaggy layers framing her face, or with her short, swept-back brunette hair at industry events.

Comparisons to Everyone but Herself

Online, reactions flooded in as fans struggled to recognize the star. One Instagram commenter reacted by writing, "It's couture." A Facebooker said, "I thought it was Lady Gaga." Others compared the high-fashion styling to pop-culture references. A netizen stated, "It's giving Hunger Games."

Another joked, "Man I thought this was Karl Lagerfeld lmaoooo." Someone else asked, "That's Julia Fox isn't it?" On another thread, one fan exclaimed, "SHES GIVING EDWARD SCISSORHANDS [sic]!!." And another viewer admitted, "I had to look up who this was.. I know who she is, but didn't recognize her in this outfit ."

Lisa's recent transformation may have shocked many, but it's hardly the first time she's reinvented herself.

From Reality Star to Soap Queen

Raised between Newport Beach and Medford, Oregon, Lisa has threaded herself through TV culture for years — stepping into the spotlight as Billie Reed on "Days of Our Lives," taking a sharp turn as Taylor McBride on "Melrose Place," and eventually becoming one of the defining personalities of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" during her eight-season run.

She's never kept her résumé predictable. She’s competed on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice" and ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," and popped up in guest roles across a grab bag of shows, including "Entourage," "The Middle," "Veronica Mars," "Community," and "8 Simple Rules."

Her path even took her to Broadway in 2007, when she stepped into the role of Roxie Hart in "Chicago." That same multi-hyphenate streak carried into hosting duties on Soapnet’s SoapTalk, which earned her four Emmy nominations.

A Beauty and Fashion Empire Inspired by Her Daughters

Lisa hasn't just conquered screens and stages — she's a businesswoman with three published books, including "Starlit," "The Big, Fun, Sexy Sex Book," and her New York Times–bestselling "Rinnavation" — and expanded her footprint in fashion and beauty through her QVC clothing line and her cosmetics brand, Rinna Beauty.

In recent years, Lisa has embraced increasingly experimental fashion, often crediting her daughters, Delilah Belle Hamlin and Amelia Gray Hamlin, as her style muses. "They have really great style. "Come on, look at them. ... I watch everything that they do," she said in a January 2025 interview with People.

At the first-ever gathering of the WWD Style Awards in Los Angeles— an event that celebrated names like Tracee Ellis Ross and brought together everyone from designers to glam teams — Lisa remembered a recent wardrobe fitting she shared with her daughters. At the event, the author revealed:

"I was literally wearing baggy jeans, a tank top and a bomber jacket, and little Mary Janes with socks. I walked in, and they said, 'Oh my God, you look like Amelia.' And I went, 'All right, that's an amazing compliment.'"

Amelia and Lisa: A Style Bond Beyond the Runway

Amelia's path in fashion has intersected with her mother's more than once, including a notable moment at Copenhagen Fashion Week in February 2023, when both ended up part of the same runway circuit.

While Lisa took her turn on the Rotate catwalk, Amelia viewed the overlap as a meaningful chapter in their shared creative world — a reminder of how closely their careers and personal style influences have grown over time, shaped by a bond that has long fueled both of their journeys.

Her family life is centered around the two daughters she shares with her husband, Harry Hamlin. The couple welcomed Delilah in 1998, shortly after marrying, and Amelia followed in 2001.

Her bold appearance at The Fashion Awards signals that Lisa remains eager to surprise audiences, even after decades in the spotlight. With fans comparing her to everyone from Karl Lagerfeld to Edward Scissorhands, the reaction suggests that her latest style pivot is one of her most striking yet.