Taylor Armstrong accepts love in all forms and is “open to all people.”
In a bold and empowering move, the star has fearlessly disclosed details about her sexual life. The new cast member of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” recently came out as bisexual to her fellow housewives in a candid confession.
Taylor Armstrong Embraces Her Bisexuality On ‘RHOC’
In the latest episode titled “You Can’t DB Serious,” the TV personality joined the cast on a girls’ trip to Montana and took the opportunity to share lesser-known aspects of her personal life.
During a dinner gathering, Tamra Judge seized the opportunity to get to know the new cast members — Taylor and Jennifer Pedranti — on a deeper level. She asked, “Because some of the girls here don’t know you very well, tell us something that we don’t know.”
This prompted the reality TV star to reveal a surprising aspect of her life: “Um, I’m bisexual,” humorously adding, “Now, are you nervous about me being in the bunkhouse with you?”
Taylor confirmed that she had been in a five-year relationship with a woman before marrying her first husband, Russell Armstrong. Lightening the mood, she playfully remarked, “Hell, I know marriages that don’t last that long.”
In her confession, she expressed that people are often surprised to learn about her bisexuality, possibly due to stereotypes. She noted, “I mean, it’s not something I broadcast, but I’m open to all people that have great souls and that you can love.”
This season, the 52-year-old joined the cast, making history as the first “Real Housewives” star to transition from a different show — the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Last year, The Blast reported that the change showcased her passion for reality TV. Which was possibly reignited when she returned to the small screen in June for Peacock’s “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club.”
Following the exciting return, the TV star officially bid farewell to her “RHOBH” role, securing a spot in the 17th season of “RHOC.”
This move was no small feat, considering the shows centered around cast members residing in different cities. This means the American socialite uprooted her entire life to Orange County to fully immerse herself in the new exciting chapter of her journey.
‘The Hills’ Guest Star’s Memorable Face Extends Beyond Bravo
The media personality has a face that transcends the realm of Bravo enthusiasts and fans of the “Housewives” franchise. As long as you own an internet-accessible device, it is nearly impossible to have escaped the presence of Taylor’s face.
However, in case you missed it, her image became immortalized as a cat meme, capturing a moment when she tearfully confronted her fellow castmates during a heated dispute with Camille Grammer-Meyer.
Alongside her, ‘RHOBH’ star Kyle Richards stood, offering support both in the clip and within the confines of the meme, attempting to console her. Despite embracing it wholeheartedly, the “Couples Therapy” star revealed the profoundly severe context behind the cat meme that captivated audiences worldwide.
The Independence, Kansas native disclosed the distressing experiences she witnessed in her upbringing, with her mother being a victim of domestic violence. She further revealed that her marriage to the late Russell Armstrong had been characterized by abuse.
Taylor candidly shared, “While I was filming ‘Beverly Hills,’ I was in an abusive marriage. My husband was verbally and physically abusing me for almost six years.” She also expressed her apprehension about her late ex-husband discovering if she were to confide in her castmates about the hidden reality of her situation.
The mother-of-one recounted how shocked she was when Grammer revealed her private struggles to the other ladies on the show. She also mentioned her belief that those around her did not fully comprehend the danger she faced from the revelation.
On the night when the iconic photo was captured at a party in Malibu, Taylor admitted feeling overwhelmed by fear. She reflected on the intention behind the memorable confrontation scene, stating:
“I really wanted to get my point across, that you don’t understand what you’ve done to me. You’ve outed something that can’t be put back, and the consequences for me and my child could be dire. If something were to happen to me, it would’ve destroyed my daughter’s life.”