Lisa Rinna Finally Addresses Sexuality Rumors About Her Husband

Lisa Rinna is finally addressing one of the longest-running rumors surrounding her marriage, and she’s making her stance crystal clear. In her new book, "You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It," the former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star opens up about speculation surrounding her husband Harry Hamlin’s sexuality, something she says has followed him for decades. Rinna not only defends her husband but also reflects on how Hollywood, reality TV, and his early career choices contributed to the chatter. Her comments come amid renewed headlines about the couple and Lisa Rinna’s personal life, including a recent incident that reportedly left her concerned for her own well-being.

Lisa Rinna didn’t mince words when discussing speculation about her husband of nearly three decades. In her book, she makes it clear she wants to put the rumors to rest once and for all. “Let’s just clear this up one last time, once and for all: Harry’s heterosexual,” the Bravo alum wrote. “He is not a gay man in any way, shape or form, not that there’s anything wrong with that,” she continued.

Rinna explained that she didn’t even become aware of the rumors until she joined "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in 2014, suggesting the speculation intensified once her personal life became part of reality television storylines. “I just figured b-tches will say anything to get my hackles up, so it never concerned me,” she added. “My reaction was always more, ‘why you mad, boo?'”

According to Lisa Rinna, speculation about spouses was common during her time on the Bravo series. She claimed that “every husband’s sexuality was questioned at some point on that show.”

“When you’re a good-looking man in Hollywood with a good sense of style, that adds up to ‘is he gay?'” Rinna questioned.

Lisa Rinna also pointed to a specific moment in Hamlin’s career that she believes fueled rumors for decades: his role in the 1982 film "Making Love." In the Arthur Hiller-directed movie, Hamlin portrayed Bart McGuire, an openly gay man involved in a relationship with a married heterosexual character, a storyline considered groundbreaking at the time.

“Mainstream films about gay men are still rare today, but back then it was unheard of,” Rinna wrote. “He does what rings true to him. It was something that he felt was absolutely necessary to do. Harry made a brave decision, and it bit him in the a-s.”

She claimed the decision had long-term professional consequences, alleging Hamlin was “blacklisted for several years afterward,” and noting it took him decades before landing a major studio film again with 2023’s "80 for Brady." “To this day, Harry says he would do ‘Making Love’ all over again because it was so impactful,” Rina wrote. “Harry changed so many people’s lives, and that’s why he wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Despite years of rumors, Lisa Rinna says their relationship has remained strong and largely unaffected by outside speculation. The couple married in 1997 and later welcomed daughters Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray.

Hamlin was previously married to Laura Johnson and Nicollette Sheridan before meeting Rinna. She emphasized the trust they share, explaining she doesn’t worry about infidelity. “I would be shocked if I ever found out he was having an affair,” Rinna said.

The actress has also spoken openly about their intimacy, previously revealing that while their sex life has evolved over time, it remains fulfilling.

Rinna’s comments also come shortly after reports surfaced regarding a concerning incident at a January 2026 premiere party for "The Traitors."

According to reports, a source claimed Rinna’s co-star Colton Underwood noticed she appeared unusually intoxicated during the event. The source alleged Underwood became concerned because he knew she typically doesn’t drink heavily, and he reportedly alerted her team. Rinna was then removed from the party shortly afterward, though details surrounding the situation remain unclear.

"You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It" is out now wherever books are sold.