Lisa Vanderpump is a British restaurateur, television personality, and author best known for her appearances on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and her own spinoff series Vanderpump Rules. Vanderpump has built a successful career in the hospitality industry, owning and operating several popular restaurants and bars in Los Angeles, including SUR, PUMP, and Tom Tom. She is also an advocate for animal rights, founding the Vanderpump Dog Foundation, which focuses on ending dog abuse and supporting rescue efforts worldwide.