RHOBH Personality Says Husband Said He Would Divorce Her if She Joined the Show
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum is sharing how her husband initially reacted when she vocalized her desire to join the Bravo series.
âReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsâ alum Lisa Rinna is sharing how her husband, Harry Hamlin, initially reacted when she vocalized her desire to join the Bravo series.
During the February 10 episode of the âSkinny Confidentialâ podcast, Rinna and Hamlin spoke about her time on RHOBH. Rinna said she was interested in starring in the series because she knew it would be a good business opportunity.
âI floated the idea and they picked it up. They came to me and said, âDo you want to do the show?'â said Rinna during the interview.
Rinna said she then approached Hamlin with the idea.
âI said I think this is a good idea. What do you think? And he said âAbsolutely not. I will divorce you if you do that show,'â said Rinna.
Hamlin confirmed that he âdid say that.â
âI said, âI have my divorce lawyer on speed dial,'â said Hamlin, who was previously married to Nicollette Sheridan and Laura Johnson.
Hamlin explained that he was concerned that the show would lead to their divorce. He said he changed his mind about Rinna starring in the series three days after their initial conversation. According to Hamlin, he was impressed with the business âReal Housewives of New York Cityâ star Bethenny Frankel built after she became a Bravo personality.
Hamlin also said he was supportive of Rinna when she became an RHOBH star in 2014.
âI supported her the whole time when she did it,â said Hamlin.
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In a joint 2023 interview with People magazine, Hamlin and Rinna opened up about their marriage. Hamlin said he âjust love[s] everything about this girl,â besides her cooking. He said he particularly appreciated her kindness.
âEmpathy I think is one of the great characteristics that a human being can have. So thereâs a lot of empathy here,â said Hamlin during the interview.
Rinna also said she appreciates her husbandâs intellect.
âI think itâs great to be with someone who is so smart. I think itâs really great. I really respect him. I like who he is as a person. Heâs a really kind, good man,â said Rinna during the interview.
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During the February 4 episode of âWatch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,â Hamlin mentioned his wifeâs 2023 exit from RHOBH. He suggested that he was happy she left the series.
âI miss everybody. I miss all the drama. Not,â quipped Hamlin.
Hamlin also said that his wife âdidnât complain about anybodyâ during her time filming RHOBH. According to Hamlin, she only had an issue with one of her castmates.
âThere was one person who trolled a little bit too much,â said Hamlin during the interview.