Lisa Rinna is making it clear that celebrity fame alone is not enough to earn her vote in Los Angeles’ increasingly surreal mayoral race.
The actress and former reality television star spoke candidly while attending events surrounding the American Music Awards, where she addressed the growing political momentum behind Spencer Pratt’s campaign for mayor. Although Rinna said she personally likes Pratt, she firmly pushed back against the idea that reality TV experience should translate into political leadership.
Rinna delivered the message with humor, pointing to her own years in unscripted television as evidence that entertainment fame and governing a major city are two very different jobs. Her comments quickly added fuel to an already heated celebrity debate surrounding Pratt’s unconventional campaign.
Pratt, best known for his years on MTV’s “The Hills,” has transformed himself from reality TV villain into political outsider. His mayoral bid has gained surprising traction amid widespread frustration over Los Angeles issues including wildfire recovery, homelessness, and public safety. The campaign has also become a magnet for celebrity endorsements, online clashes, and nonstop media attention.
Not everyone in Hollywood is buying the pitch. Drew Carey recently blasted Pratt online, calling on voters to reject what he described as celebrity-driven politics. Other public figures have also questioned whether Pratt’s fame-first campaign reflects serious leadership or simply another chapter in reality television culture spilling into public office.
Despite the criticism, Pratt continues to build momentum by presenting himself as an anti-establishment candidate willing to challenge traditional politicians. His strategy has turned the Los Angeles mayoral race into one of the strangest and most closely watched celebrity-political crossovers in recent memory.
For now, Rinna appears happy staying in the entertainment business and leaving City Hall to someone else.
