Inside Lisa Rinna’s New Memoir — The Bold Revelations Making Headlines

Lisa Rinna's new memoir is drawing attention for its candid reflections on her early career. One chapter, in particular, has sparked discussion across the entertainment industry.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (RHOBH) star Lisa Rinna has released her memoir, and its most talked-about passage revisits her time on daytime television with unexpected candor.

Earlier this week, the reality TV star announced on Instagram that her memoir, "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It," was officially available.

In the post, the "RHOBH" cast member told followers she would "spill all the tea" and shared several images featuring highlighted quotes from the book.

She also confirmed that she recorded the audiobook herself. The post garnered more than 34,000 likes and hundreds of comments within two days.

Yet one account stands out, detailing a challenging behind-the-scenes experience from her early years in television.

Inside the Memoir's Most Talked-About Chapter

The book, published on February 24, 2026, reflects on Rinna's decades in entertainment, including her role as Billie Reed on "Days of Our Lives," the soap that helped define her early career.

She writes about the intense fan response to her character and recalls being voted "Best Couple" alongside co-star Robert Kelker-Kelly — a distinction that, she notes, suggested a strong on-screen partnership.

However, Rinna says the dynamic behind the scenes was markedly different. In the memoir, she alleges that Kelker-Kelly was among the "biggest" bullies in Hollywood and claims he made her life a "living hell" during their time on set.

She further describes his behavior as "verbally abusive," "manipulative," and "unpredictable," calling the experience one of the most difficult professional relationships of her career.

Long before the memoir's revelations began circulating, Rinna had already reignited public fascination — this time not with words, but with a striking transformation that turned heads overseas.

Rinna stunned fans with a dramatic, bold hairstyle at The Fashion Awards 2025, presented by Pandora, at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 1, 2025.

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 a full-length portrait, her avant-garde black-and-white plaid ensemble featured oversized, structured sleeves and a dramatic gathered neckline. This standout silhouette amplified her fashion-forward presence.

The transformation marked a significant departure from Lisa's signature look. A photo from past appearances typically showed her with warm brown, shaggy layers or 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.

A Career Built on Constant Reinvention

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 has 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 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 increasingly embraced 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 they crossed paths professionally.

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 centers on the two daughters she shares with her ex-husband, Harry Hamlin. The couple welcomed Delilah in 1998, shortly after marrying, and Amelia followed in 2001.

Amelia has long leaned into her mother's fashion legacy. She's stepped out in one of Lisa's vintage '90s Alaïa dresses, and even slipped into her mom's Alaïa wedding gown for a 2021 Paper magazine shoot — a choice sparked by revisiting the archive Lisa keeps tucked away in her garage.

What began as a simple look through decades of saved dresses evolved into a creative tribute, shaped by Amelia's instinct to honor the pieces that mean the most to her mother.

Lisa's career has even intersected with her eldest daughter in the beauty world. In 2022, Delilah teamed up with her mother to create a Rinna Beauty nude lip kit, a project that brought them into the studio together.

The collaboration became a chance for the two to share the creative process firsthand — experimenting with shades, shaping the look, and bringing their different perspectives into a product that reflected both of them.

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 Lagerfeld to Scissorhands to Gaga and Fox, the reaction suggests that her latest style pivot is one of her most striking yet.