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Lisa Rinna just crushed it with her jaw-dropping memoir. Her bombshell book “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It” became an instant New York Times bestseller after dropping February 24. Rinna, 62, spilled unprecedented tea on Hollywood’s biggest names.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: February 24, 2026, with instant NYT bestseller status
- Publisher: Dey Street Books, Harper Collins
- Format: Hardcover, eBook, and audiobook available
- Price: $28.99 hardcover, $14.99 eBook
Candid Bombshells That Shocked Hollywood
Lisa Rinna held nothing back in her tell-all memoir. She exposed Andy Cohen for publishing private text messages about her 2023 RHOBH exit in his own book. Rinna revealed she was so furious at the “shady” move that she gleefully burned Cohen’s memoir “Daddy Diaries” in her fireplace. The shocking revelation emerged during her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” where Cohen himself was left speechless.
Beyond the Bravo drama, Rinna took aim at her former “Days of Our Lives” co-star Robert Kelker-Kelly. She branded him “the biggest bully in Hollywood,” alleging he was “horrible, unpredictable, exhausting and verbally abusive.” The actress detailed enduring his “passive-aggressive” mind games and silent treatment during intimate love scenes between 1992 and 1995.
Lisa Rinna drops memoir bombshells, becomes NYT instant bestseller
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Explosive Housewives Revelations
Rinna didn’t spare her fellow Real Housewives in her bombshell book. She called Garcelle Beauvais “fake from head to toe” and labeled her alongside Sutton Stracke and Denise Richards as “narcissists.” The former reality star wrote that “they were bad dudes,” signaling a complete break from her previous Housewives relationships.
During her press tour, Rinna also exposed celebrities from her “Celebrity Apprentice” days. She dubbed legendary singer Dionne Warwick a “nasty piece of work.” She claimed Warwick barked at her to get a Pepsi upon first meeting, then conspired to get her fired from the show.
Personal Revelations and Family Secrets
| Topic | Details |
| Release Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Status | Instant New York Times Bestseller |
| Major Bombshell | Andy Cohen text exposure, Days of Our Lives bullying |
| Celebrity Names | Garcelle, Dionne Warwick, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire |
Rinna also opened up about harrowing family trauma. She detailed how her mother Lois Rinna survived a brutal murder attempt by notorious “Trailside Killer” David Carpenter in 1960. Carpenter stabbed her mom and hit her with a hammer multiple times. Only a police officer’s intervention saved Lois’ life.
In another shocking revelation, Rinna confirmed she was recently drugged at a “Traitors” Season 4 premiere party in January. She told viewers she had fentanyl, high levels of amphetamines, and other substances in her system. Her husband Harry Hamlin quickly removed her from the west Hollywood venue.
Addressing Rumors and Setting Records Straight
Rinna used her memoir to address “longstanding gay rumors” about her husband Harry Hamlin. After nearly 29 years of marriage, she declared: “Harry’s heterosexual. He is not a gay man in any way, shape or form.” She explained the speculation stemmed from his 1982 film “Making Love,” where he portrayed a gay character named Bart McGuire. The role allegedly blacklisted him for years.
Beyond her husband, Rinna made startling claims about A-list suitors. During her “Watch What Happens Live” appearance, she named-dropped Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire for attempting to “hit up” her daughters Delilah and Amelia Hamlin. She called the attention from older men a “rite of passage” for her family.
Why This Memoir Matters for Entertainment Fans
What makes “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It” essential reading? Rinna promised her followers that “no topic is too controversial, taboo or off-limits.” The memoir combines multiple genres: scandalous Hollywood expose, personal trauma narrative, and family survival story. Industry insiders view this book as one of the most candid celebrity memoirs in recent years, rivaling established bestsellers for raw honesty and unexpected revelations.
Her decision to name specific celebrities and detail her experiences marks a departure from typical polished celebrity memoirs. The instant bestseller status proves readers crave authentic, unfiltered voices in publishing today.
Sources
- Page Six – Comprehensive coverage of memoir bombshells and press tour revelations
- New York Times – Feature interview about the memoir and its impact
- Publishers Weekly – Bestseller list confirmation and publishing industry analysis
