Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna dishes on co-stars, reality TV and Melania Trump

Lisa Rinna, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has released a memoir titled *You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It*, offering candid insights into her reality TV experiences, personal struggles, and encounters with fellow celebrities. The book features Rinna’s blunt assessments of co-stars Denise Richards and Garcelle Beauvais, whom she labels “full-blown narcissists,” while she dubs herself the “Narcissist Hunter of Beverly Hills.” She also shares unflattering opinions of other public figures, including Melania Trump, whom she describes as a “robot.” The memoir serves as a platform for Rinna to reclaim her narrative after her final year on the show, during which she was cast as the villain amid on-camera conflicts and online rants. Rinna attributes much of her volatile behavior during that period to the grief over her mother’s death and frustration with the network and castmates’ perceived apathy. She reflects on the emotional toll of reality TV, describing it as a “blood sport” that both solidified her public persona and made her a polarizing figure. The memoir recounts several notable incidents from her time on the show, including physical altercations and accusations against fellow cast members regarding health and substance use. Beyond the reality TV drama, Rinna delves into deeply personal family stories, adding emotional depth to the memoir. She recounts her mother’s harrowing survival of an attack by the “Trailside Killer” in 1960 and her father’s decision to pursue assisted dying. These narratives provide context for Rinna’s resilience and the complex emotions behind her public persona. The book also touches on themes of aging in the spotlight, grief, and parenting, offering a multifaceted look at the actress and reality star’s life beyond the camera.