What happened to RHOBH star Taylor's marriage to Russell?

Taylor's marriage to Russell was marked by domestic abuse, as he first "choked" her when she was pregnant in 2005. The abuse continued until Taylor filed for divorce in 2011, one month before Russell's tragic death by suicide.

How did Taylor's RHOBH co-stars react to the abuse?

According to Taylor, she confided in co-stars Adrienne Maloof and Camille Grammer about the abuse, but they "turned against" her on the show, which was "really hurtful" for her.

How did being on RHOBH impact Taylor's abusive situation?

Taylor revealed that being on the show gave her a sense of safety, as she believed Russell "is not going to hit me and take a risk that I'm going to have a bruise on camera."

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RHOBH Star Taylor Recounts Harrowing Abuse Ordeal Before Husband's Tragic Death

31 Oct

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Summary

Taylor was pregnant when ex-husband Russell first "choked" her
Taylor confided in co-stars Adrienne and Camille about the abuse
Russell's abuse was later exposed during Taylor's time on RHOBH

RHOBH Star Taylor Recounts Harrowing Abuse Ordeal Before Husband's Tragic Death

In a recent podcast interview, former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) star Taylor, now 54 years old, has opened up about the horrific abuse she endured during her marriage to ex-husband Russell. According to Taylor, the abuse began when she was "a little bit more" than six months pregnant, with Russell "choking" her as they were "getting ready to go to a charity event" in 2005.

Taylor, who married Russell that same year and welcomed their daughter Kennedy the following year, confided in her RHOBH co-stars Adrienne Maloof and Camille Grammer about the abuse before it was eventually exposed on the show. However, Taylor was surprised and hurt when the two women "turned against" her on the series.