lisa vanderpump

Lisa Vanderpump has successfully leveraged her presence as a reality television personality into a prominent career as a businesswoman, restaurateur, and advocate. After captivating audiences with her debut on ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ in October 2010, Lisa Vanderpump went on to establish a multifaceted empire spanning hospitality, media, and philanthropy. Prior to her widespread recognition, Vanderpump and her husband Ken Todd built a prominent restaurant and bar portfolio in London’s Soho during the 1990s. Relocating to Los Angeles in 2005, she became co-owner of SUR Restaurant & Lounge, followed by the opening of Villa Blanca in 2009.

Her expanding hospitality ventures included the opening of Pump Restaurant in 2014. Her significant contributions were recognized with the Key to the City of Beverly Hills in 2013, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 2014, and an Ally Leadership Award from Equality California in 2015. A dedicated animal welfare advocate, Vanderpump founded The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in 2016, following her organization of a peace march against the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in 2015. The Foundation opened the Vanderpump Dogs rescue center in 2017 and produced the impactful documentary ‘The Road To Yulin… And Beyond’ in 2018.

Building on her television success, she starred in ‘Vanderpump Villa’ in 2024, further expanding her entertainment footprint. She also opened Pinky’s at the Flamingo in 2024. Looking ahead, Vanderpump has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to develop a Vanderpump Hotel, slated for 2025, underscoring her strategic expansion into major resort experiences.