Lisa Rinna is an actress, television personality, and entrepreneur known for her roles in daytime and primetime television, her presence in reality TV, and her successful ventures in fashion and beauty. After establishing herself as a prominent figure in daytime television with her breakthrough role as Billie Reed on NBC’s Days of Our Lives in 1992, Lisa Rinna went on to earn two consecutive Soap Opera Digest Awards in 1994 and 1995. She portrayed the character until 1995, later reprising the iconic role in 2002, 2012, and 2018. Rinna’s early career included a television role in The Hogan Family in 1990, setting the stage for her subsequent success.
Rinna transitioned to primetime television, notably starring as Taylor McBride on Aaron Spelling’s Melrose Place from 1996 to 1998, appearing in 66 episodes. Her versatility extended to hosting, as she led Soapnet’s talk show SoapTalk from 2002 to 2006, receiving four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host. She also hosted Lifetime’s home makeover series Merge for three seasons. Further expanding her brand, Rinna made her Broadway debut in 2007 as Roxie Hart in Chicago and released a series of workout videos, Dance Body Beautiful, in 2008.
Concurrently, Rinna launched ‘The Lisa Rinna Collection’ for QVC in 2012, establishing her presence in the fashion and retail sectors. Capitalizing on her heightened visibility, Rinna continued to expand her entrepreneurial portfolio, launching Rinna Beauty cosmetics in 2020 and Rinna Wines in 2022. Following her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2023, Rinna continues to leverage her extensive background in acting, hosting, and reality television to drive her growing brand, remaining a sought-after personality and entrepreneur in entertainment and lifestyle.