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Lisa Rinna Calls Out Rude Celebrities in New Memoir
The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum names Dionne Warwick and Star Jones as the 'nastiest' stars she's worked with.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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In her new memoir 'You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It,' Lisa Rinna has revealed that her former 'Celebrity Apprentice' co-stars Dionne Warwick and Star Jones were the 'rudest celebrities' she's ever worked with. Rinna labeled Warwick as a 'nasty piece of work' and said Jones 'threw her under the bus' during their time on the show. The reality star also called out some of her former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' co-stars, including Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, and Denise Richards.
Why it matters
Rinna's tell-all memoir provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the drama and interpersonal dynamics among celebrities, particularly in the reality TV world. Her candid accounts of working with difficult stars like Warwick and Jones shed light on the challenges of navigating high-profile collaborations and the personal toll it can take.
The details
In the book, Rinna recounts her first meeting with Warwick on the 'Celebrity Apprentice' set, where Warwick 'barely looked at' her and 'had the audacity to bark, 'Go get me a Pepsi!'' Rinna says she ran to get the soda, only for Warwick to then 'conspire with her coven to get me canned' from the show. Rinna also called out her other 'Celebrity Apprentice' co-star Star Jones, saying Jones 'threw her under the f--king bus' in Episode 2, leading to Rinna's early departure from the series. Rinna reflected that she 'couldn't trust any of the women' on the show and thanked Jones for 'being such a twat' because it 'prepared me for my future as a Beverly Hills Housewife.'
- Rinna's memoir, 'You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It,' was published on March 6, 2026.
- Rinna appeared on Season 4 of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' in 2015.
The players
Lisa Rinna
A reality TV personality best known for her roles on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and 'Days of Our Lives.' She has now written a tell-all memoir exposing the rude behavior of some of her celebrity co-stars.
Dionne Warwick
A Grammy-winning singer who appeared alongside Rinna on Season 4 of 'The Celebrity Apprentice.' Rinna labeled Warwick as a 'nasty piece of work' in her memoir.
Star Jones
A television personality who also starred with Rinna on 'The Celebrity Apprentice.' Rinna says Jones 'threw her under the bus' during their time on the show.
What they’re saying
“The first time I met her on a create-your-own pizza task, she barely looked at me but had the audacity to bark, 'Go get me a Pepsi!'”
— Lisa Rinna, Reality TV Personality (Her memoir, 'You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It')
“And for some reason, I ran off like a simp to get Dionne Warwick a Pepsi. She thanked me by conspiring with her coven to get me canned.”
— Lisa Rinna, Reality TV Personality (Her memoir, 'You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It')
“I'm not sure I'd ever experienced woman-on-woman hate crimes before that.”
— Lisa Rinna, Reality TV Personality (Her memoir, 'You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It')
What’s next
Rinna's memoir is currently available for purchase, providing readers with a candid look into her experiences working with difficult celebrities in the entertainment industry.
The takeaway
Rinna's memoir sheds light on the challenges of navigating celebrity relationships and the personal toll it can take, particularly in the high-stakes world of reality television. Her willingness to call out rude behavior from her co-stars underscores the importance of accountability and respect in the entertainment industry.
