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Lisa Rinna Addresses Rumors About Husband Harry Hamlin's Sexuality
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star says her husband is not gay despite longstanding speculation.
Feb. 25, 2026 at 9:49pm
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna is addressing longstanding rumors about her husband Harry Hamlin's sexuality. In her new book, Rinna says Hamlin is "not a gay man in any way, shape or form" and that the rumors started after he starred in the 1982 film "Making Love" as a gay character. Rinna says the film hurt Hamlin's career for years, but he has no regrets about taking the role. Despite the rumors, Rinna says she and Hamlin have a great deal of trust in their nearly 29-year marriage.
Why it matters
This story provides insight into the challenges that actors can face when taking on LGBTQ+ roles, even decades later, as well as the impact that unsubstantiated rumors can have on a celebrity's personal life and career.
The details
In her new book "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It", Lisa Rinna addresses the longstanding rumors about her husband Harry Hamlin's sexuality. Rinna says the rumors started after Hamlin starred in the 1982 film "Making Love" as an openly gay character who has an affair with a straight married man. Rinna says the film was "unheard of" at the time and that Hamlin's career took a hit, with him being "blacklisted for several years afterward". However, Rinna says Hamlin has no regrets about taking the role, as it "changed so many people's lives". Despite the rumors, Rinna says Hamlin is "not a gay man in any way, shape or form" and that she never has to worry about him cheating on her. Rinna and Hamlin have been married since 1997 and have two daughters together.
- Rinna and Hamlin have been married since 1997.
- Hamlin starred in the film "Making Love" in 1982.
- Rinna joined the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in 2014, which is when the rumors about Hamlin's sexuality started.
- Rinna left "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in 2023.
- Rinna's new book "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It" is currently available for purchase.
The players
Lisa Rinna
A soap opera actress who has been a cast member on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and is married to Harry Hamlin.
Harry Hamlin
An actor who starred in the 1982 film "Making Love" as a gay character, which Rinna says hurt his career for years, but he has no regrets about taking the role.
What they’re saying
“He is not a gay man in any way, shape or form, not that there's anything wrong with that.”
— Lisa Rinna, Actress and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star
“When you're a good-looking man in Hollywood with a good sense of style, that adds up to 'is he gay?'”
— Lisa Rinna, Actress and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star
“To this day, Harry says he would do 'Making Love' all over again because it was so impactful. Harry changed so many people's lives, and that's why he wouldn't have it any other way.”
— Lisa Rinna, Actress and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star
The takeaway
This story highlights the lasting impact that taking on LGBTQ+ roles can have on an actor's career, even decades later, as well as the importance of addressing unsubstantiated rumors head-on in order to protect one's personal life and relationships.
