Taylor Armstrong is a well-known American television personality, memoirist, and philanthropist who featured on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2010 and 2016. Shana Lynette Hughes was born June 10, 1971, in Independence, Kansas. She was up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Union High School in 1989. Before her popularity on reality television, Armstrong worked in public relations and marketing.
During her stint on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she openly discussed her personal troubles, including her rocky marriage to venture investor Russell Armstrong. Taylor Armstrong filed for divorce after an abusive relationship, which she freely discussed. Russell’s tragic demise in 2011 inspired her to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Taylor’s book, “Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within,” became a New York Times bestseller. She has used her writing and public engagement to bring to light the reality of domestic violence. She established the Taylor Armstrong Foundation to help victims and raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Taylor made a revolutionary step by joining The Real Housewives of Orange County as a “friend” for the 17th season, showing her personal development and life beyond Beverly Hills.
Taylor Armstrong’s Early Life & Education
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| Real Name: | Shana Lynette Hughes |
| Stage Name: | Taylor Armstrong |
| Born: | 10 June 1971 (age 53 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Independence, Kansas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Union High School |
| Height: | 170 cm |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Hughes |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Spouse: | John H Bluher (m. 2014), Russell Armstrong (m. 2005–2011) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | Kennedy Armstrong |
| Occupation: | Philanthropist • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | $2.5 million (USD) |
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes gave birth to Taylor Armstrong on June 10, 1971, in Independence, Kansas, United States. While particular specifics of Armstrong’s ethnicity are not publicly known, she has not explored her ethnic heritage much in public. Her religious views throughout her childhood are not specifically recorded, and there is little information known on whether she had siblings.
Taylor graduated from Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1989. While she has stated her job plans beyond high school, there should be a particular mention of more formal schooling beyond high school. Her background in public relations and marketing shows that she acquired relevant abilities via formal education, practical experience, or self-learning.
Her early life was spent in Kansas before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. After high school, she changed her name to Taylor Ford and moved to Beverly Hills, California, to pursue her career in e-commerce and, later, reality television.
Taylor Armstrong’s Career
In 2010, she became widely recognized as a cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), joining the show in its inaugural season. Her time on RHOBH was marked by her candidness about personal challenges, including her experience in an abusive marriage, which shifted her career trajectory toward advocacy for domestic violence awareness.
Following her appearance on RHOBH, Armstrong wrote the novel Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within, which became a New York Times bestseller. The book delves into her experiences with domestic abuse, the terrible loss of her husband, Russell Armstrong, and her path to become an advocate for survivors.
Her advocacy work resulted in the founding of The Taylor Armstrong Foundation, which supports victims of domestic abuse by raising awareness and offering services for prevention and healing. This work has become a pillar of her public identity, transforming her from a reality TV star to a passionate and influential advocate.
Beyond her activism, Armstrong has undertaken commercial projects, designing goods and investigating economic prospects, albeit they have received less attention in the media.
Taylor Armstrong’s Social Media Handles
- Instagram: Taylor Armstrong | The Comeback Queen (@taylorarmstrong)
- Wikipedia: Taylor Armstrong
- Twitter: Taylor Armstrong (@TaylorArmstrong) / X
- Facebook: Taylor Armstrong
Taylor Armstrong’s Personal Life
Taylor Armstrong was first married to Russell Armstrong in 2005. Their relationship, showcased on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” transitioned from a facade of glamour to revealing the stark reality of domestic abuse. This marriage gave them a daughter, Kennedy Caroline Armstrong. Unfortunately, it ended tragically when Russell committed suicide in August 2011, shortly after Taylor filed for divorce due to the severe domestic issues they faced.
Following this, Taylor began a relationship with John H Bluher, an attorney who helped her navigate the aftermath of Russell‘s death. They got engaged in August 2013 and married in April 2014. Their union was televised on WE tv’s “David Tutera Celebrations,” and John has since adopted Taylor’s daughter from her first marriage, Kennedy.
Beyond her marriages, Taylor has shared that she dated a woman for five years before her marriage to Russell, highlighting her experiences with bisexuality.
Taylor Armstrong is approximately ***5 feet 7 inches tall (170 cm)***.
Taylor Armstrong’s Net Worth
Taylor Armstrong, known for her appearance on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” has an estimated net worth of around $2.5 million. This figure is derived from her reality television earnings, where she was paid $175,000 per season at the height of her involvement with RHOBH, along with income from other television appearances, such as “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” and “Couples Therapy.”
Additionally, her net worth has been influenced by her public relations and marketing career, the sales of her memoir “Hiding from Reality,” and various entrepreneurial ventures.
