Lisa Vanderpump

Businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist, Lisa Vanderpump has made a name for herself as an original cast member of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." She was a main cast member for nine seasons and has since developed several spinoff shows. "Vanderpump Rules," a show centered around her West Hollywood eateries, has recently seen record-breaking ratings and unprecedented national attention for its Emmy-nominated season. The show's spinoff series, "The Valley," will launch in the summer of 2024. Vanderpump is currently shooting a second series for Hulu called "Vanderpump Villa" where guests will visit her property in the south of France, set to premiere in April 2024.

A seasoned entrepreneur, Vanderpump, alongside her husband Ken Todd, has a vested interest in the restaurant and nightclub industry, owning over 30 properties. This includes Sur and TomTom in Los Angeles, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, and Vanderpump à Paris in Las Vegas. In February 2024, a new establishment, WOLF, will open in Lake Tahoe, quickly followed by her third Las Vegas restaurant, Pinky’s, in summer 2024. Her business empire also includes Vanderpump Wines, Vanderpump Vodka, Vanderpump Sangria, Vanderpump Dogs, and Vanderpump Alain, a lighting and interior design collection.

Vanderpump’s philanthropic initiatives are a significant part of her life. With her husband, she established The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to combat animal abuse. The couple are also fervent advocates for the LGBTQ community, with Vanderpump acting as a spokesperson for GLAAD, and working alongside the Desert AIDS Project, The Trevor Project, and the L.A Gay & Lesbian Center to support homeless LGBT youth. She was a recipient of the Ally Leadership Award from Equality California and has previously led the 30th annual AIDS Walk in Los Angeles.

Vanderpump has been recognized for her endeavors and contributions to various fields. She has been included in Forbes' "50 Over 50" list; received the Key to the City of Beverly Hills; was named Monarch of the Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras celebration; addressed the United Nations Concert for the EBOLA effort; and was acknowledged by the State of California Assembly as “Woman of the Year.”