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RHOBH: Lisa Rinna on Ursula Andress and Harry Hamlin

RHOBH Lisa Rinna on Ursula Andress and Harry Hamlin
'He was with Ursula Andress at the time and they had a child, she lived here,' the 57-year-old told co-stars Denise Richards, Sutton Stracke and Garcelle Beauvais.

Lisa Rinna tells RHOBH co-stars how husband Harry Hamlin was seduced by Bond girl Ursula Andress in 1980: 'She got pregnant that night'

  • Lisa Rinna spoke about husband Harry Hamlin's historic love affair with Bond girl Ursula Andress on Wednesday's RHOBH
  • The Mad Men actor and the Dr. No beauty conceived a child in 1980 while shooting Clash of the Titans together
  • Hamlin was 28 at the time, while Andress was 44 
  • They were a couple for several years until their split in 1983 
  • Dimitri, 40, graduated from Princeton with a degree in Philosophy 
  • Harry is also father to 19-year-old Amelia Gray and 22-year-old Delilah Belle, both of whom he shares with Rinna 

By David Lawrance For Dailymail.com

Published: 18:09 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 21:00 BST, 13 August 2020

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills enjoyed a Roman getaway this week.

And during the episode, star Lisa Rinna spoke openly about the reason for her husband Harry Hamlin's affinity for the Italian capital's architecture as the reality TV star explored the city. 

'He was with Ursula Andress at the time and they had a child, she lived here,' the 57-year-old told co-stars Denise Richards, Sutton Stracke and Garcelle Beauvais.  

European vacation: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills enjoyed a Roman getaway this week. Seen here far left with [L-R] Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke and Denise Richards
European vacation: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills enjoyed a Roman getaway this week. Seen here far left with [L-R] Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke and Denise Richards

European vacation: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills enjoyed a Roman getaway this week. Seen here far left with [L-R] Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke and Denise Richards

'I think this is why our house looks a little bit like this,' said Rinna. 'Because Harry lived here for three years and he loves this.' 

The Mad Men actor and the Bond girl met in 1980 while shooting Clash of the Titans together. 

Lisa continued, 'Ursula is the movie star that you would imagine. He said she called him and said, "Harry, come to my room."' 

'And so he did, at 28 years old, he went in and she got pregnant that night. And that was that, at 44. First time.'

Sightseeing and tea-spilling: Rinna spoke openly about the reason for her husband Harry Hamlin's affinity for the Italian capital's architecture as the reality TV star explored the city
Sightseeing and tea-spilling: Rinna spoke openly about the reason for her husband Harry Hamlin's affinity for the Italian capital's architecture as the reality TV star explored the city

Sightseeing and tea-spilling: Rinna spoke openly about the reason for her husband Harry Hamlin's affinity for the Italian capital's architecture as the reality TV star explored the city

Past love: Rinna told her castmates about her husband Harry Hamlin's historic romance with Bond girl Ursula Andress. The former lovers seen here in 2006 with their son, Dimitri
Past love: Rinna told her castmates about her husband Harry Hamlin's historic romance with Bond girl Ursula Andress. The former lovers seen here in 2006 with their son, Dimitri

Past love: Rinna told her castmates about her husband Harry Hamlin's historic romance with Bond girl Ursula Andress. The former lovers seen here in 2006 with their son, Dimitri

Bond girl: Lisa explained, 'Ursula is the movie star that you would imagine. He said she called him and said,
Bond girl: Lisa explained, 'Ursula is the movie star that you would imagine. He said she called him and said,

Bond girl: Lisa explained, 'Ursula is the movie star that you would imagine. He said she called him and said, "Harry, come to my room."' Andress here here in 1962's Dr. No

Bonding time: Harry and Dimitri seen here in Los Angeles in 2019
Bonding time: Harry and Dimitri seen here in Los Angeles in 2019

Bonding time: Harry and Dimitri seen here in Los Angeles in 2019

The romance produced son Dimitri, who is now 40 years old. Andress is now 84 years old.

Dr. No star Andress and Hamlin were together from 1980 until their split in 1983. 

At the time of the breakup, the Swiss actress told People, 'I want to be with him, but he wants to go out. Love affairs and husbands can end, but a child is forever. Dimitri is my love now.' 

Dimitri Alexander Hamlin was born in Los Angeles in 1980, and graduated from Princeton with a degree in Philosophy. 

Dimitri's half sisters: Harry Hamlin is also father to 19-year-old Amelia Gray [R] and 22-year-old Delilah Belle, both of whom he shares with Rinna. Seen here in February 2020
Dimitri's half sisters: Harry Hamlin is also father to 19-year-old Amelia Gray [R] and 22-year-old Delilah Belle, both of whom he shares with Rinna. Seen here in February 2020

Dimitri's half sisters: Harry Hamlin is also father to 19-year-old Amelia Gray [R] and 22-year-old Delilah Belle, both of whom he shares with Rinna. Seen here in February 2020

The 6ft1in hunk has modeled for such fashion houses as Abercrombie & Fitch and is known to DJ in some European clubs.

He's also an actor, having appeared in four episode of the Italian series My Daughters in 2005. 

Harry spoke about his relationship with his son in a 2019 interview with the Daily Beast.

'I didn’t grow up with my son, Dimitri,' said the actor. His eldest child was largely raised in Rome, by his mother.

'Any son who doesn’t grow up with his father has issues. You can’t grow up without having a dad and not have that affect your life.' 

Modern family: The romance produced son Dimitri, who is now 40 years old. He's seen here in 2006 with Lisa and his father
Modern family: The romance produced son Dimitri, who is now 40 years old. He's seen here in 2006 with Lisa and his father

Modern family: The romance produced son Dimitri, who is now 40 years old. He's seen here in 2006 with Lisa and his father

Hamlin is also father to 19-year-old Amelia Gray and 22-year-old Delilah Belle, both of whom he shares with Rinna. 

The pair have been married since 1997.  

Apart from his relationship with Andress, to whom he was never wed, Hamlin has been married three times: to Laura Johnson, Nicollette Sheridan and Rinna.

The L.A. Law actor boasted to the Daily Beast of having a 'divorce lawyer on speed dial'.

'I have had three opportunities to use him; once with Ursula, and two of my ex-wives. It’s the same guy every time. We send Christmas cards to each other every year.' 

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