About the Author
Businesswoman, TV personality, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump hails from London, England. Along with her husband Ken Todd, Lisa has been a major force in the restaurant and nightclub industry for more than 30 years, owning several successful restaurants, including SUR, TomTom, WOLF by Vanderpump in Lake Tahoe and Arizona, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace, Vanderpump à Paris at the Paris Hotel, and Pinky’s By Vanderpump in the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, and many others worldwide. Lisa will open The Vanderpump Hotel with Caesars Entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip in 2026.
Lisa rose to fame on the hit Bravo series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and executive produces the popular spin-offs Vanderpump Rules, Vanderpump Dogs, and more recently, The Valley. Lisa's most recent hit show, Vanderpump Villa, airs on Hulu. Lisa’s unique blend of glamour and down-to-earth style has captivated audiences. Beyond television, her brand extends to Vanderpump Wines & Spirits, her design company Vanderpump Alain, a line of flowers with Kroger called Vanderpump Blooms, and her pet accessory line Vanderpump Pets.
Lisa’s most passionate endeavor is her philanthropic work. In 2016, she and Ken launched The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to rescue and rehome dogs, adopting out more than 3,000 dogs in the Los Angeles area and helping thousands more internationally. A steadfast advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, she has been a spokesperson for The Trevor Project and worked with organizations like GLAAD, as well as being awarded Ally of the Year by Equality California.
Lisa and Ken have been married for 43 years and have two children and two grandchildren. They reside in Beverly Hills with their many beloved animals.
