Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Rinna has spoken openly about her relationship with Andy Cohen since leaving the show. Now, years later, she has a new book out and appeared on Cohen’s show, where he highlighted meaningful occasions from their friendship.
Rinna announced her exit from RHOBH in January 2023 after being on the show for eight seasons. Since leaving, she’s stated that she wouldn’t return, saying that era of her life was behind her.
Andy Cohen Says Lisa Rinna Has Shown Up For Him
Rinna appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” on February 25 to promote her new book, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.” Near the end of the episode, Cohen said, “Reading your book and thinking about you and I was thinking about you and our relationship as we were leading up to this day and seeing you on The Traitors reunion it is very clear to me that you have a very complicated relationship with the Housewives and a little bit with me as a result of that.”
He then discussed the times Rinna has been there for him. Cohen said, “You know, I have to tell you something, and I have to thank you because what I realized is that you showed up for me on two of the most important days of my life. First of all, at my baby shower.”
From there, the WWHL host recalled that Rinna was “the hypemaster” at his 2019 baby shower, stating that he would “never forget it.” After that, he mentioned that Rinna and Garcelle Beauvais spoke about him at his 2022 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. He called it, “Another of the most special days of my life.”
Regarding the ceremony, Cohen also stated that Rinna “showed up” for him despite her grief over her mother’s death. In the end, Rinna said, “It was my absolute pleasure.” Elsewhere in the episode, Cohen apologized for including her text messages in his own book.
The Former RHOBH Star Announced Her Book in 2025
GettyGarcelle Beauvais, John Mayer, Andy Cohen, and Lisa Rinna
Rinna has lived an impressive life, from her time on “Days of Our Lives” to her stint on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” To document it, she announced her memoir, “You Better Belive I’m Gonna Talk About It,” in September 2025. Dey Street is the publisher.
While discussing the book with PEOPLE, Rinna said, “I don’t know if everyone is ready for all of the truth I am unloading in this book. But I was certainly ready to tell it. Life comes with a lot of ups and downs, and so much of it gets lost ‘in the editing,’ if you will. It was time to share the director’s cut.”
She went on, “I put so much of myself into this book; the good, the bad, and the wackadoodle. It feels really good to see it finally come together. The vault is open, honey!”
“You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It” was released on February 24.
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