Biography
Taylor Armstrong is a famous American television personality, memoirist, and philanthropist, best known for his role on Bravo’s. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2010 to 2016. Born Shana Lynette Hughes on June 10, 1971 in Independence, Kansas, she grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating from Union High School in 1989. Before finding fame on reality television, Armstrong worked in public relations and marketing.
Her life became the focus of public attention during her participation. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillswhere she candidly shared her personal struggles, including her tumultuous marriage to venture capitalist Russell Armstrong. After enduring an abusive relationship that she later spoke about publicly, Taylor filed for divorce. Tragically, Russell died by suicide in 2011, a devastating event that inspired her to become a vocal advocate for domestic violence awareness.
Taylor recorded her experiences in her memoir, Escaping Reality: A story of love, loss, and finding inner couragebecame a New York Times bestseller. Through her writing and public advocacy, she has worked to shed light on the reality of domestic abuse. She also founded Taylor Armstrong Foundation to support victims and promote education about domestic violence.
In a groundbreaking move for Real Housewives franchise, Taylor moved from Beverly Hills to appear as a “friend” on The Real Housewives of Orange County for its 17th season, highlighting her personal growth and life after Beverly Hills.
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| Real name: | Shana Lynette Hughes |
| Stage name: | Taylor Armstrong |
| Born: | June 10, 1971 (53 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Independence, Kansas, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Union High School |
| Height: | 170cm |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Hughes |
| Siblings: | not applicable |
| Couple: | John H Bluher (m. 2014), Russell Armstrong (m. 2005–2011) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Kennedy Armstrong |
| Job: | Philanthropist • Television personality |
| Net worth: | 2.5 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Taylor Armstrong was born on June 10, 1971 in Independence, Kansas, USA to Mr. and Mrs. Hughes. Although specific details about her ethnicity are not publicly available, Armstrong has not widely discussed her ethnic background in public. Information about her religious beliefs during her childhood is not clearly recorded and details about whether she had siblings are not widely mentioned in the available sources.
Taylor has graduated Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1989. While she discusses her career moves after high school, specific mention must be made of her further formal education after high school. learn. Her career in PR and marketing has seen her gain relevant skills through formal education, practical experience or self-study.
Her early life was spent in Kansas before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school, she changed her name to Taylor Ford and moved to Beverly Hills, California to pursue a career in e-commerce and later reality television.
Career
Taylor Armstrong began her marketing and public relations career by managing brand communications for high-profile clients. This early professional background set the stage for her public fame.
In 2010, she gained widespread recognition as an actress in Bravo’s. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), joined the show during its inaugural season. Her time on RHOBH was marked by her candor about personal challenges, including her experience in an abusive marriage, which redirected her career toward campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence.
After his time on RHOBH, Armstrong wrote a memoir Escaping Reality: A story of love, loss, and finding inner couragebecame a New York Times bestseller. The book explores her experiences with domestic violence, the tragic death of her husband, Russell Armstrong, and her journey to becoming an advocate for survivors.
Her advocacy efforts led to its founding Taylor Armstrong Foundationfocuses on supporting victims of domestic violence, raising awareness and providing resources for prevention and recovery. This work became the cornerstone of her public life, reshaping her image from a reality television personality to a dedicated and influential advocate.
In addition to his advocacy, Armstrong also pursued entrepreneurial ventures, developed products, and explored business opportunities, although these efforts received less public attention.
Social Media
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Personal life
Taylor Armstrong first married Russell Armstrong in 2005. Their relationship, shown on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” has moved from a glamorous exterior to a revealing reality of domestic abuse. This marriage gave them a daughter, Kennedy Caroline Armstrong. Unfortunately, it all ended tragically when Russell committed suicide in August 2011, shortly after Taylor filed for divorce due to serious family issues they were facing.
Taylor then began a relationship with John H Bluher, a lawyer who helped her deal with the aftermath of Russell’s death. They got engaged in August 2013 and married in April 2014. Their marriage was televised on WE tv “David Tutera Celebration,” and John adopted Taylor’s daughter from her first marriage, Kennedy.
In addition to her marriage, Taylor also shared that she dated a woman for five years before marrying Russell, highlighting her experiences with bisexuality.
Taylor Armstrong is about 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
Net worth
Taylor Armstrong, known for her appearance on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. This number comes from her reality TV earnings, where she was paid $175,000 per season at her peak. RHOBHalong with earnings from other television appearances, such as “The Real Housewives’ Last Trip” And “Couples therapy.”
Additionally, her net worth is influenced by her marketing and public relations career as well as the sales of her memoir “Avoid reality,” and various business ventures.
