Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna had a friendship that spanned over two decades before Denise became part of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. However, Denise claims that Lisa jeopardized their friendship for the sake of a tumultuous storyline.
“My interaction with Lisa Rinna was so negative that I wondered, ‘What would happen in the next season?’” she revealed. “I had a dreadful experience. It was a disappointment with Lisa Rinna, especially considering our 20-year friendship. Witnessing how she could compromise a friendship of 20 years for a show that is not permanent—she is obviously no longer a part of it—made me question the cost involved,” Denise expressed.
Denise Richards tells Bethenny Frankel that she “didn’t understand” the Vanity Fair exposé on Bravo:
“I didn’t understand the article… I didn’t think there was new information, I didn’t know what the point of view of the article was… Leading up to it, I did see stuff on… pic.twitter.com/dDfSzut2V4
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Lisa Rinna was among the key figures propagating the allegations that Denise had engaged in an affair with Brandi Glanville.
Denise has consistently refuted this claim.
“I believe that you truly get to know people when you live with them, travel with them, or work with them. I had never worked with Rinna before,” she added.
Denise is uncertain about returning to the show as a full Housewife, but possibly as a friend of the show.
FAQs
1. What led to the strain in Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna’s friendship?
Denise Richards believes that Lisa Rinna sacrificed their 20-year friendship for the sake of a transient television show storyline by spreading allegations about Denise.
2. What are Denise Richards’ views on the show and her potential return?
Denise Richards expressed doubts about returning to the show in a full capacity but left the possibility open for a role as a friend within the show.
Conclusion
The fallout between Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna sheds light on the complexities of navigating personal relationships within the framework of reality television. As this feud continues to unfold, the impact of such controversies on longstanding friendships remains a topic of interest to fans and viewers.