Fact-Checking Brandi Glanville’s Relationship Status: Single, Dating, or off the Market?
Glanville’s romantic history explains why she approaches new partnerships with extreme caution. Her introduction to global celebrity culture came through heartbreak when her nine-year marriage to actor Eddie Cibrian unraveled in 2009. The fallout became an international tabloid spectacle after Cibrian’s high-profile affair with country singer LeAnn Rimes led to an acrimonious divorce finalized in 2010. That betrayal framed her public persona when she joined Bravo's reality roster.
Her most notable long-term relationship following her divorce was with businessman Donald Friese. The couple dated for over a year, sharing frequent red-carpet appearances and social media updates before abruptly parting ways in January 2018. Glanville publicly announced the Donald Friese split on social media with characteristic bluntness, declaring that social media infidelities broke their trust. That breakup marked her last sustained, fully verified romantic commitment.
| Partner / Public Figure | Relationship Window | Public Outcome & Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Cibrian | 2001, 2010 | High-profile split following Cibrian's affair; produced two sons, Mason and Jake. |
| Jonathan Ruiz | 2011, 2012 | Short-term romance featured during early seasons of RHOBH. |
| Donald Friese | 2016, 2018 | Serious courtship ending in January 2018; her last confirmed exclusive relationship. |
| Denise Richards (Alleged) | 2019 (Alleged) | Fueled the primary storyline of RHOBH Season 10; denied completely by Richards. |