Brandi Glanville, born on November 16, 1972, in Salinas, California, is an American television personality, author, and former model. She gained prominence through her appearances on the reality television series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (RHOBH) from 2011 to 2016 and later in 2019–2020. In addition to RHOBH, Glanville participated in various other reality shows, including “Celebrity Apprentice,” both the British and American versions of “Celebrity Big Brother,” “Famously Single,” and “My Kitchen Rules.”
Beyond television, Glanville authored two New York Times best-selling books:
- “Drinking and Tweeting: And Other Brandi Blunders” (2013)
- “Drinking and Dating: P.S. Social Media Is Ruining Romance” (2014)
These memoirs delve into her personal experiences, relationships, and insights into the world of social media.
In recent years, Glanville has faced significant health challenges. She has reported severe facial disfigurement, including painful lumps, swelling of lymph nodes, and an oily, foul-tasting drainage that has affected her teeth. Despite spending over $70,000 on treatments and undergoing multiple biopsies, the exact cause of her symptoms remains undiagnosed. She continues to seek answers and effective treatment options.