What Is Lisa Rinna’s Net Worth?
Lisa Rinna, an American actress and television personality, has accumulated a net worth of $10 million through her diverse career in the entertainment industry. Her financial standing is a result of her work in television acting, hosting, reality TV appearances, endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on July 11, 1963, in Newport Beach, California, Lisa Rinna’s early life laid the groundwork for her future success. At the age of 7, her family relocated to Medford, Oregon, where she completed her secondary education at Medford Senior High School, graduating in 1981. Post-graduation, she ventured to San Francisco to pursue a modeling career. This pursuit paved the way for her entry into television commercials, marking the initial steps in her show business journey.
Rinna’s first notable appearance was in John Parr’s music video “Naughty Naughty” at age 22. In 1990, she landed a role in “The Hogan Family,” appearing in multiple episodes. Her breakthrough came in 1992 when she was cast as Billie Reed on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” From 1996 to 1998, she played Taylor McBride on “Melrose Place”.
Beyond acting, Lisa Rinna has also dabbled in hosting. In 2002, she became the co-host of “Soap Talk,” a role that earned her a Daytime Emmy Award. In 2007, she succeeded Joan Rivers as the host of the “TV Guide” Network’s red carpet events. In 2009, she took to the Broadway stage, starring in a production of “Chicago.”
Her involvement with “Days of Our Lives” has been recurring. She initially played Billie Reed from 1992 to 1995, then returned from 2002 to 2008, and again from 2012 to 2013 and 2018. In 2021, she reprised her role in the spinoff “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.” She’s also made appearances on “CSI,” “Awkward,” and “This Close.”
Diverse Career Ventures and Income Streams
Lisa Rinna has also ventured into reality television, competing on shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “Celebrity Apprentice.” She also posed nude while six months pregnant for the September 1998 issue of “Playboy,” and later, she appeared on the cover of “Playboy” in May 2009.
From 2002 to 2006, Rinna hosted “Soap Talk” on Soapnet. She was a guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and a celebrity contestant on ABC’s “Sing Your Face Off” in 2014. More recently, she has appeared in “The Shrink Next Door” (2021), “The Prince” (2021), “The Great North” (2022), and “American Horror Stories” (2023).
Rinna also owned a clothing boutique in Sherman Oaks, California, called Belle Gray, which reportedly closed in 2012.
Her participation in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has further amplified her visibility and earning potential. Her role in the show has been described as one that has endeared herself to viewers, and she’s had a hand in some of the show’s most memorable moments.
In addition to “Playboy,” Rinna has graced the covers of magazines such as “CVLUX,” “Living Well,” “Soap Opera Magazine,” and “Soap Opera Digest.” She has also modeled for various brands, including Depend, where she earned $2 million to be the brand’s celebrity spokesperson.
In 2019, she returned to the runway for Kyle Richards and Shahida Clayton’s clothing line at New York Fashion Week. In September 2020, she launched Rinna Beauty cosmetics. In August 2022, she announced she was entering the alcoholic beverage industry with Rinna Rosé.
Real Estate Holdings
Lisa Rinna’s Beverly Hills home has garnered significant media attention, particularly due to her involvement in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” The five-bedroom mansion, spanning over 4,000 square feet, features a Jacuzzi and an abundance of natural light. The property has a history of celebrity ownership, having previously been owned by Bonnie Raitt and producer/composer Quincy Jones. The home is estimated to be worth around $4.9 million.
Over the years, Rinna has secured multiple mortgages on the property. In August 2018, she took out a loan for $2.83 million. This was followed by a $617,000 loan in August 2019. A third loan for $930,000 was secured in April 2023, bringing the total mortgage debt on the property to $4.3 million. Despite the mortgages, the value of the house contributes to Lisa Rinna’s net worth.
Personal Life and Relationships
Rinna has been married to fellow actor Harry Hamlin since 1997. The couple have two daughters, Delilah Belle (born in 1998) and Amelia Gray (born in 2001), and a stepson from a previous relationship of Hamlin’s. She’s also been very open about her history of plastic surgery, as well as using Botox and Juvéderm injections. The former, she has said, she still uses, but has also said that she regrets using the latter.