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Lisa Rinna just shut down decadess of gay rumors about Harry Hamlin in her explosive new memoir. Released yesterday, the RHOBH alum’s book contains a crystal-clear statement: ‘He’s heterosexual’. The 62-year-old actress is finally addressing speculation that has haunted her 29-year marriage.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Book Title: ‘You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It’ released February 24, 2026
- Marriage Length: Lisa and Harry tied the knot in 1997, lasting 29 years strong
- Rumor Origin: Speculation began after Harry’s 1982 film ‘Making Love’ portraying a gay character
- Rinna’s Reaction: ‘I just figured bitches will say anything’ to get her attention
Direct Quote Ends Decades-Long Speculation
In her newly released memoir, Lisa Rinna writes with absolute clarity. ‘Let’s just clear this up one last time, once and for all: Harry’s heterosexual’, she states emphatically. The statement continues, ‘He is not a gay man in any way, shape or form, not that there’s anything wrong with that’. This marks the first time the former Housewife has addressed the rumors so directly in print.
Rinna explained she never heard these rumors until joining Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2014. Her initial response? Pure frustration mixed with dismissal. ‘I just figured bitches will say anything to get my hackles up, so it never concerned me’, she recalls. Over her nine-season run (2014-2023), she claims every husband’s sexuality was questioned at some point on the show.
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The 1982 Film That Started It All
The source of Harry’s longstanding rumors traces directly to his bold career choice. In the 1982 film ‘Making Love’, the actor portrayed Bart McGuire, an openly gay character. Rinna credits his artistic courage for later career consequences. ‘He made a brave decision, and it bit him in the ass’, she writes bluntly, noting mainstream films about gay men were virtually unheard of at that time.
Rinna explains the film’s impact devastated his visibility in Hollywood. ‘Mainstream films about gay men are still rare today, but back then it was unheard of’, she continues. According to Rinna, Harry was blacklisted for several years afterward, taking four decades before he secured another major studio film role with ’80 for Brady’ in 2023.
Celebrity Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Book Title | You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It |
| Published Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
| Lisa Rinna Age | 62 |
| Harry Hamlin Age | 74 |
“He does what rings true to him. It was something that he felt was absolutely necessary to do.”
— Lisa Rinna, on Harry Hamlin’s decision to star in ‘Making Love’
Trust and Transparency in Their Marriage
Rinna and Hamlin remain unbothered by speculation, she asserts. The decision to address it now reflects her philosophy of transparency in storytelling. She credits their relationship with a great deal of trust, noting she has zero concerns about infidelity. ‘I would be shocked if I ever found out he was having an affair’, Rinna confidently states in the memoir.
The couple share two daughters together, Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray, born after their 1997 wedding in Beverly Hills. Hamlin was previously married to Laura Johnson (1985-1989) and Nicolette Sheridan (1991-1992). ‘To this day, Harry says he would do ‘Making Love’ all over again because it was so impactful’, Rinna writes, celebrating his refusal to regret the role.
What Else Is in Lisa Rinna’s Bombshell Memoir?
The 262-page autobiography includes far more than just the Harry clarification. Rinna addresses her controversial exit from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2023. She also details her recent run on Peacock’s The Traitors, where she appeared as an actual Traitor before elimination. Beyond the marriage revelation, Rinna shares bombshells about Andy Cohen and her complicated relationship with the franchise.
The book’s title itself reflects Rinna’s commitment to candid storytelling throughout her decades-long entertainment career. Available for $14.99 to $28.99 across major retailers, the memoir represents her final word on numerous controversies. ‘You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It’ cements Lisa Rinna’s reputation as reality TV’s most outspoken voice.
Sources
- Page Six – Lisa Rinna addresses longstanding rumors that husband Harry Hamlin is gay
- Attitude Magazine – Lisa Rinna addresses her husband’s sexuality in new memoir
- Harper Collins – Official publisher of ‘You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It’
