Lisa Rinna Exposes Rudest Celebrities She Worked With on Celebrity Apprentice in Hollywood

Lisa Rinna isn’t holding back in her new memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.

The 62-year-old actress and former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has candidly shared her experiences with some of Hollywood’s most difficult personalities, calling out the “rudest” celebrities she’s ever worked with.

Dionne Warwick: A “Nasty Piece of Work”

Rinna vividly recalled her time on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2011, where legendary singer Dionne Warwick made a lasting impression—for all the wrong reasons.

“I barely got a glance from her during our pizza-making task, and then she barked at me, ‘Go get me a Pepsi!’” Rinna recounted.

She admits she complied, only to later realize Warwick allegedly teamed up with others to get her eliminated from the competition.

“It was shocking—I ran off like a simp to get her a drink, and she thanked me by conspiring to get me canned,” Rinna said.

Star Jones: The Ultimate Lesson in Workplace Rivalry

Rinna also had harsh words for former The View host Star Jones.

Reflecting on the woman-on-woman tension she faced on Celebrity Apprentice, Rinna said:

“I’d like to thank Star Jones for being such a twat—her viciousness prepared me for my future as a Beverly Hills Housewife. I’d never experienced that kind of female rivalry before.”

Other stars, like Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Nene Leakes, also clashed with both Warwick and Jones, highlighting the intense competitive environment of the show.

Hollywood Snubs and Personal Grievances

The actress doesn’t just stop at reality TV drama.

In her book, Rinna also details being snubbed multiple times by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, though she did eventually receive a polite acknowledgment at a Balenciaga fashion show.

Rinna’s memoir also takes aim at former Days of Our Lives co-star Robert Kelker-Kelly, whom she describes as “horrible” and says made her life “a living hell.”

Candid Insights on Marriage and Intimacy

Rinna’s honesty extends to her personal life. Married to actor Harry Hamlin for nearly 30 years, she claims their relationship remains passionate.

“The sex is still great because we’re really attracted to each other.

Even if we don’t do it as often, when we do, it’s as good as it’s ever been,” she wrote.

“After all these years, Harry and I still feel like a team.”

The actress previously shared intimate details in her 2009 book Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever, which her daughter Delilah Belle later admitted “taught” her how to perform oral sex—a revelation that left Rinna mortified.

Calling Out Former RHOBH Co-Stars and Andy Cohen

Rinna hasn’t shied away from her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills past either.

She criticized former co-stars and even Andy Cohen for allegedly exposing her private text messages in his memoir.

Cohen later publicly apologized when Rinna appeared on Watch What Happens Live.

Explaining her reasons for writing the memoir, Rinna told Cosmopolitan:

“It’s about telling my side of the story more than anything. I’m too old to settle scores at this point.

RHOBH never showed me for who I really am, and I had a bone to pick with that.”

She emphasized that publishing the book allowed her to speak freely without edits.

Impact and Consequences

Rinna’s revelations have reignited media attention on Hollywood rivalries and the competitive nature of reality TV.

By naming high-profile personalities and recounting her personal grievances, she’s sparked conversations about workplace behavior, trust, and female competition in the entertainment industry.

Her book also offers fans a glimpse of her private life, further cementing her reputation as unfiltered and unapologetic—a persona that continues to draw both admiration and controversy.

What’s Next?

Following the memoir’s release, Rinna is appearing on The Traitors and has reconciled with Andy Cohen publicly.

With her candid storytelling and continued media presence, more revelations are likely, keeping both fans and critics on alert for the next round of Hollywood confessions.

Summary

Lisa Rinna’s memoir is a no-holds-barred look at her career and personal life.

She calls out celebrities for their behavior, discusses intimate details of her marriage, and finally tells her side of reality TV conflicts without filters.

Bulleted Takeaways

• Lisa Rinna labeled Dionne Warwick as “a nasty piece of work” during Celebrity Apprentice.
• Star Jones was described as a harsh mentor in female rivalry.
• Rinna exposes personal and professional slights, including conflicts with Robert Kelker-Kelly and Anna Wintour.
• The actress confirms a passionate relationship with husband Harry Hamlin, even decades into marriage.
• Memoir details include candid reflections on RHOBH and her reconciliation with Andy Cohen.