Taylor Armstrong was an OG The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member who now lives out of the spotlight, but Taylor Armstong's retirement from reality TV doesn't take away from the unforgettable moments she had on the show. As one of the original Beverly Hills housewives, Taylor is a prominent part of the legendary franchise's history. Her run on the series helped make the show what it is today. From a hysterical argument that turned into a viral meme to her role as mediator, here are Taylor's best moments on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Although Taylor hasn't been a main The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member since season 3 in 2013, her story is one of the franchise's most turbulent. During her time on the reality show, Taylor was going through a great deal of stress due to her tragic relationship with her late husband, Russell Armstrong. Despite her challenges, Taylor from RHOBH always delivered great reality television.
During her experience on RHOBH seasons 1, 2, and 3, Taylor gave Real Housewives fans everything they could have wanted from a reality star, and more. Taylor took part in remarkable confrontations and went on a riveting emotional rollercoaster ride before she ultimately showed her strength as a peacemaker. Taylor might not star on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11, but these memorable moments ensured that her impact is still felt today.
Taylor Fights With Camille Grammer
Taylor and Camille Meyer (formerly Grammer) had an extremely sensitive relationship on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 2. Camille revealed that Taylor told her co-stars that she was in an abusive relationship with her late husband, Russell. Taylor wanted to keep the details of her marriage under wraps, but Camille infamously shared those very personal details with a camera crew. This was a breaking point in Taylor's relationship with Beverly Hills OG Camille, as Taylor felt that Camille betrayed her and severely damaged her marriage. At one point, Camille's friend Dedra Whitt (Dede) attempted to mend Taylor and Camille's friendship but wasn't successful.
Dede started to get argumentative with Taylor, who was already overwhelmed due to the pressure. By the end of the night, Taylor was screaming on a table, pointing fingers at Camille and Dede. This argument has become one of RHOBH's most iconic moments. The picture of Taylor screaming has taken on a new and much more lighthearted meaning as a meme. Those who know the background behind the famous picture understand that the weight of Taylor's grief was sad and disturbing.
Taylor's Breakdown At Beaver Creek
Unfortunately, Taylor's outburst with RHOBH alum Camille Grammer and her friend wasn't the only difficult moment Taylor experienced on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 2. At the beginning of the season, Camille invited all of the women to her Colorado home in Beaver Creek before she had to sell it due to her divorce from Kelsey Grammer. Unfortunately, the trip went haywire soon after all of the women arrived. Following a cathartic conversation with Kyle Richards in Camille's hot tub, Taylor shocked all of her co-stars as she started to spiral out of control. Camille made her way into Kim Richards' bed, where she confessed that she, "drank too much." Kim comforted Taylor until she made her way into Kim's closet.
Taylor hid in Kyle's suitcase as the RHOBH Richards sisters attempted to coax her out of the closet. Taylor swiftly went into a rage as she couldn't find her makeup bag. Soon, all of the housewives were trying to help Taylor, as she accused someone of hiding her makeup bag from her. This ordeal was bizarre and concerning. It indicated to the housewives that something was very wrong in Taylor's personal life.
Taylor Becomes The Mediator
Unfortunately, Taylor's journey on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is overshadowed by the terrible trauma she faced in her marriage. Taylor wasn't always in the throes of her grief, however, as she used her conflict resolution skills throughout her seasons on reality TV. Taylor became known for her no-nonsense approach when it came to mediating heated conflicts between the other housewives.
Whether she was trying to calm down the squabble at Camille's "Dinner From Hell" or she was breaking up the fight between RHOBH's Kyle and Kim Richards and Brandi Glanville, Taylor was the best at boldly ending altercations before they got too messy. By preventing conflict, Taylor utilized the resolution skills she learned from her traumatic experiences for the better of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills group.