Lisa Rinna is a multi-talented American personality known for her work as an actress, television personality, and model. She gained recognition for her roles as Billie Reed on "Days of Our Lives" and Taylor McBride on "Melrose Place." Rinna further rose to prominence through her appearances on reality shows like "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," "The Celebrity Apprentice," and "Dancing with the Stars." Her acting career includes guest spots on popular shows such as "Entourage" and "Veronica Mars," as well as a Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in "Chicago."
In 1960, Lisa Rinna's mother, Lois Rinna, survived an attack by the Trailside Killer, David Carpenter. This event took place three years before Lisa's birth.
Lisa Rinna was born on July 11, 1963 in Newport Beach, California.
Lisa Rinna graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1981 and subsequently moved to San Francisco to pursue a modeling career.
Lisa Rinna made her television debut in 1990, appearing as the girlfriend of Jason Bateman's character in several episodes of The Hogan Family.
Lisa Rinna originated the role of Billie Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives in 1992.
Lisa Rinna departed from Days of Our Lives in 1995.
Lisa Rinna began portraying Taylor McBride on Aaron Spelling's Melrose Place in 1996.
Lisa Rinna married actor Harry Hamlin on March 29, 1997, in Beverly Hills, California.
In 1998, Lisa Rinna, while six months pregnant with her first daughter, posed nude for Playboy.
Lisa Rinna concluded her role as Taylor McBride on Melrose Place in 1998.
Delilah Belle Hamlin, the first of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin's two daughters, was born on June 10, 1998.
Lisa Rinna's Lifetime film Another Woman's Husband achieved one of the highest ratings for a movie on Lifetime in 1999.
Lisa Rinna played the role of Veronica Simpson in the comedy film Good Advice in 2001.
Amelia Gray Hamlin, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin's second daughter, was born on June 13, 2001.
Lisa Rinna began hosting Soap Talk, the flagship daily lifestyle show of cable network Soapnet, in 2002.
Lisa Rinna began hosting the talk show Soap Talk in 2002.
Lisa Rinna reprised her role as Billie Reed on Days of Our Lives in 2002.
Lisa Rinna made guest appearances on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules and the CW drama Veronica Mars in 2004.
Lisa Rinna competed in the second season of Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Louis van Amstel in 2006.
Lisa Rinna concluded her hosting duties on Soap Talk in 2006.
Lisa Rinna hosted Oxygen's reality competition series for hairstylists, Tease, and TV Guide Network's awards season red carpet coverage in 2007.
Lisa Rinna played the role of Drama's ex-girlfriend, Donna Devaney, in an episode of HBO's Entourage in 2007.
Lisa Rinna starred as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago alongside her husband, Harry Hamlin, in the summer of 2007.
In June 2007, Lisa Rinna made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the production of Chicago.
In 2008, Lisa Rinna appeared in print ads for Mars Inc's M&M candies with Joey Fatone as part of the "There's an M&M in everyone" advertising campaign.
In 2008, Lisa Rinna released a series of workout videos called Dance Body Beautiful.
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin signed a deal to create a reality television series based on their family life in 2008.
Lisa Rinna appeared in Disney Channel's musical comedy television series Hannah Montana as Mr. Dontzig's cousin Francesca in 2008.
Lisa Rinna expressed interest in reprising her role as Taylor McBride on the CW's revival of Melrose Place in 2009.
Lisa Rinna finished her hosting duties for TV Guide Network's awards season red carpet coverage in 2009.
In May 2009, Lisa Rinna posed for Playboy for the second time and was the cover model.
The reality television series Harry Loves Lisa, based on the family life of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, premiered on TV Land on October 6, 2010.
In 2011, Lisa Rinna and her husband Harry Hamlin jointly owned the Belle Gray clothing boutique in Sherman Oaks, California.
Lisa Rinna appeared on Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush as Brooke Diamond in 2011.
Lisa Rinna competed in season 4 of The Celebrity Apprentice in 2011.
In 2012, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin closed their Belle Gray boutique.
In 2012, Lisa Rinna appeared in an infomercial for "The Flex Belt" and modeled an adult incontinence brief made by Depend.
Lisa Rinna reprised her role as Billie Reed on Days of Our Lives in 2012.
In April 2012, Lisa Rinna brought her collection to QVC as the Lisa Rinna Collection.
Lisa Rinna appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon alongside Lil Jon on May 13, 2013 to discuss their time on The Celebrity Apprentice.
In 2014, Lisa Rinna joined the main cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the show's fifth season.
Lisa Rinna joined the cast of Bravo's reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2014.
Lisa Rinna participated as a contestant on ABC's game show Sing Your Face Off in 2014.
Lisa Rinna's 2014 hiring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is credited with revitalizing the series.
Lisa Rinna's teary-eyed reaction to Kim Richards' bunny gift return at the 2017 reunion is considered a notable moment in Housewives history.
Lisa Rinna reprised her role as Billie Reed on Days of Our Lives in 2018.
In 2019, Lisa Rinna acknowledged in a Los Angeles Times interview that being a Housewife brought her unprecedented attention.
In June 2019, Lisa Rinna launched an activewear collaboration with retailer Goldsheep. Proceeds benefited The Trevor Project.
In September 2019, Lisa Rinna walked the runway for Kyle Richards' and Shahida Clayton's new women's clothing brand at New York Fashion Week.
In 2020, Lisa Rinna was nominated as Favorite Reality Star at the People's Choice Awards.
In 2020, a Buzzfeed profile highlighted Lisa Rinna's impact on The Real Housewives, noting her iconic absurdity and controversial scenes.
In September 2020, Lisa Rinna announced the launch of Rinna Beauty, featuring lip kits.
Lisa Rinna reprised her role as Billie Reed for a special Peacock miniseries, Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, in 2021.
On November 15, 2021, Lisa Rinna announced that her mother, Lois Rinna, passed away due to a stroke. Lois was a recurring figure on The Real Housewives franchise.
In 2022, a promotional image of Lisa Rinna as an M&M from her TV Guide awards show hosting tenure went viral and became a meme.
Lisa Rinna departed from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2022.
In August 2022, Lisa Rinna announced on an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that she is entering the alcoholic beverage industry with Rinna Rosé.
Lisa Rinna made a guest appearance on the third season of American Horror Stories in 2023.
On January 6, 2023, Lisa Rinna announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after eight seasons.