What Happened to Lisa Vanderpump?

Lisa Vanderpump's journey to becoming a household name began long before her reality television debut. Alongside her husband, Ken Todd, she established a successful hospitality empire in London, owning 26 restaurants before relocating to the United States. Her public profile dramatically increased with her role as a main cast member on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' from 2010 to 2019, which subsequently led to the highly successful spin-off, 'Vanderpump Rules,' centered around her West Hollywood restaurant, SUR Restaurant & Lounge.

The 2020s brought significant changes to Vanderpump's restaurant portfolio in West Hollywood. Her long-standing Beverly Hills restaurant, Villa Blanca, permanently closed in July 2020, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and an unwillingness from the landlord to renegotiate the lease. This was followed by the closure of Pump Restaurant & Lounge in July 2023, after nearly a decade in operation, with Vanderpump citing untenable rent increases as the reason. Despite these closures, her West Hollywood mainstays, SUR and TomTom, continue to operate.

Vanderpump has strategically shifted her hospitality focus, particularly towards Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, partnering extensively with Caesars Entertainment. She opened Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace in 2019, followed by Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas in April 2022. In April 2024, she launched Wolf by Vanderpump at Harvey's Lake Tahoe, and in December 2024, Pinky's by Vanderpump opened at the Flamingo Las Vegas. The most ambitious expansion is The Vanderpump Hotel, a complete renovation of The Cromwell boutique hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, set to open in early 2026. This venture marks her first foray into hotel ownership, with Vanderpump Alain, her design firm with Nick Alain, overseeing the bespoke interiors.

Her television career remains robust. "Vanderpump Rules" underwent a significant reboot for its 12th season, which premiered on December 2, 2025, featuring an entirely new cast of SUR-vers, with Vanderpump as the only returning original cast member and executive producer. She explained that the change was necessary as the original cast's stories had evolved beyond the restaurant setting. Additionally, her Hulu series, "Vanderpump Villa," which she executive produces, premiered its third season on April 16, 2026. In April 2026, she also appeared as a guest judge on HGTV's "Rock the Block" Season 7, further diversifying her television presence.

Beyond her business and television endeavors, Vanderpump is a dedicated animal rights activist, founding The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, a non-profit animal rescue organization. Her estimated net worth in 2026 is around $90 million, primarily accumulated from her extensive restaurant empire, television career, branded products, and real estate investments, including her $20+ million Villa Rosa estate. She continues to leverage her brand and entrepreneurial spirit, with her current status reflecting a dynamic and expanding hospitality and entertainment portfolio.