Key Takeaways:
– “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) Season 2 alum, Lisa Rinna, is keen to reprise her role as Taylor McBride in the “Melrose Place” reboot.
– While no official invitation has been extended, Rinna expressed her eagerness to find out what her character has been up to 25 years later.
– On the professional front, Rinna transitioned from reality TV star to model and actress, and continues to engage in acting and entrepreneurial ventures.
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Lisa Rinna Expresses Keenness to Revive ‘Melrose Place’ Role
Lisa Rinna, a beloved alum of Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) Season 2, recently divulged her interest in reprising her role as Taylor McBride on the ever-popular “Melrose Place.” This primetime soap opera aired on Fox from 1992 to 1999, with Rinna occupying a crucial role during the final three seasons.
Talking About ‘Fantastic’ Melrose Experience
In her April 2024 interview, Rinna articulated her hope to explore the trajectory of her character, Taylor McBride, in a potential reboot. Interestingly, Variety reported this same month that plans are indeed underway for a “Melrose Place” reboot, 25 years post its original cancellation.
Starring in seven gripping seasons, “Melrose Place” pivoted around the fascinating lives of California apartment residents. Rinna’s character Taylor McBride was introduced in the fifth season, her life’s trajectory intertwining with other notable characters. Although Rinna has not yet received any official invitation for the reboot, her eagerness to return is palpable.
Rinna’s Defining Years: From ‘Housewives’ to Acting and Entrepreneurial Ventures
Since parting ways with reality television, Rinna, 60, has worn many hats. After an eight-year tenure with Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,”, she transitioned to acting and modeling.
In January 2023, Rinna publicized her separation from the Bravo reality show, stating her intention to focus on her other passions. Later that year, she made an appearance on “American Horror Stories,” and by February 2024, she bagged the lead role in the Lifetime movie “Mommy Meanest,” starring alongside her daughter Delilah Hamlin. She also made a surprise cameo in “Lopez vs. Lopez,” playing the character of a hair stylist Lisa Perry.
In a revealing interview with NBC Insider, Rinna mentioned preferring scripted TV roles as they provide detailed character development and dialogue. She described her reality TV experience as akin to “walking a tightrope without a net.”
Pulling Insight from Varied Career Experiences
Through her career, Rinna has demonstrated immense versatility. Apart from acting and modeling, she’s also been a successful entrepreneur. The DWTS alum has marketed products for QVC and even owns a wine line. Rinna maintains that her reality TV stint trained her for future acting roles, explaining in her March 2024 interview on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” how her experiences on RHOBH provided a rich tapestry of experiences to inform her acting skills.
Given the dynamic shifts she’s instigated in her professional life, fans of Rinna are eagerly awaiting her possible return to her starting roots at “Melrose Place”. With new developments about the series’ reboot circulating, a return of Lisa Rinna as Taylor McBride could deliver an exciting element of nostalgia for the fanbase.