In fact, Lisa is one of the most hardworking and successful women in the public eye.

Clearly Lisa was a go-getter ever since she was a young girl.

In an episode of Heather McDonald’s podcastJuicy Scoop,Lisa said, “I was really together.

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I kind of very much believed in a strong work ethic.

I had a job since I was like 13, you know?”

Without Lisa’s hard work, determination, and independence, who knows where she would be today!

Lisa Vanderpump in a movie

Lisa explained, “But he was wrong for me in every sense of the word.

He was 16 years older than me.

He was a playboy, running around town with his trousers ‘round his ankles.

Lisa Vanderpump in a music video

And I was dating somebody else.”

However, she noted, “I just looked at him and there was an instant connection.”

Lisa told Stassi that soon after their initial meeting, she went on a trip to America.

young Lisa Vanderpump smiling

Upon returning to London, she bumped into Ken, and he asked her on a date.

After their first date, they were engaged about six weeks later, and the rest is history!

She went on, “And we heard of Max, who was in foster care.

Lisa Vanderpump and her child

And I just wanted him, I just said I’d have him before I even got there.”

Pouille-Zapata explained toWEHOVille, “Guillermo called me and said, ‘I just met this couple.

They are fabulous and they want to be our partners.

Lisa Vanderpump with her kids

This lady even told me she has the money inside her purse right here on the patio.'”

Zapata and his wife reportedly own 50 percent, and Lisa and Ken own 50 percent.

It comes as no surprise that Lisa blew producers away at her audition.

Lisa Vanderpump and her son

And lo and behold, one of the most iconic Real Housewives was born.

In an interview withTime,Lisa was asked why she thought the show had become so successful.

She responded, “One, the casting.

Lisa Vanderpump with her daughter

I knew and I chose these people.

I knew the stakes would be high because their friendships were real.

According toHuffPost, Lisa was the first Real Housewife to have ever been cast on the celebrity dance competition.

Lisa Vanderpump posing

I don’t think it’s about representing the show.

It’s about representing yourself, really, because we’re all so different.”

Lisa was ultimately sent home in Week 4, as noted byUs Weekly.

Lisa Vanderpump speaking

“I hope that will be my legacy,” she said in her interview withPeople.

Grieving takes time."

In an interview withPeople, Lisa opened up about her reason for leaving the show.

Lisa Vanderpump posing

“I had a great time onHousewives,” she explained.

I decided it was over."

After being called harsh names by her castmates, she decided it was time to make a change.

Lisa Vanderpump posing

She toldPeople, “I’ve been in a position where the whole cast has been against me before.

And so she left the series.

He was truly loved, and we know how many of you loved him too.”

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast

Lisa Vanderpump announced a new television show on E!

After Lisa Vanderpump experienced some challenging years, things soon started looking up.

In 2021, she announced her newest venture, a television show on E!

Lisa Vanderpump with dog Giggy

calledOverserved With Lisa Vanderpump.

This dinner party rules."

Lisa Vanderpump smiling