Lisa Rinna is speaking out after claiming she was unknowingly drugged during a Hollywood event earlier this year. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star recently alleged that medical tests found fentanyl and other substances in her system after attending the Season 4 premiere party for The Traitors in West Hollywood.
Rinna shared the startling claim during a February 26 appearance on Good Day New York while promoting her new memoir. According to the actress, tests conducted after the party showed fentanyl along with elevated levels of amphetamines in her system. She said legal considerations prevent her from discussing every detail publicly but insisted the situation is still being addressed by her team.
The event took place on January 8 at The Abbey, a well-known West Hollywood venue that hosted the star-studded premiere celebration. Rinna said she quickly realized something was wrong during the party and strongly denied that alcohol played a role in her condition. She told interviewers she had not consumed enough to explain the extreme symptoms she experienced.
According to Rinna, others at the event noticed her condition as well. Reality star Colton Underwood reportedly alerted members of her team when he saw that she was struggling. Her husband, actor Harry Hamlin, eventually helped escort her out of the party.
As of now, Rinna has not publicly released an official toxicology report. The Abbey has also addressed the claims, stating that an internal review found no evidence of wrongdoing at the venue.
The situation has renewed discussion about fentanyl and the serious risks associated with the powerful synthetic opioid. Fentanyl is commonly used in medical settings to treat severe pain but is also linked to a growing number of overdose deaths in the United States due to illicit production and contamination in illegal drugs.
Health experts warn that fentanyl can act rapidly once it enters the bloodstream, binding to opioid receptors in the brain that control pain and breathing. Even very small amounts can cause symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, nausea, or extreme drowsiness. In more serious cases, exposure can lead to respiratory depression, where breathing slows or stops entirely.
Rinna said she did not require overnight hospitalization after the incident, but the experience left her shaken. While details surrounding the alleged exposure remain unclear, the claim has sparked broader conversations about drug safety and awareness at large public events.
