Brandi Glanville Opens Up About Isolation Amid Health Battle

Brandi Glanville, the former star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' has revealed that her protracted health issues have drastically reduced her social interactions, leaving her homebound for most of the day. In an interview with TMZ published on September 21, 2026, Glanville described a life largely confined to her residence, where she seldom sees anyone other than her children.

The 'RHOBH' alum sat down with Towanda and explained that she has withdrawn from friends over the past few years, even those who attempted to maintain contact. According to Glanville, she stopped responding to calls and messages because she lacked new information about her medical condition. She noted that some friends misinterpreted her withdrawal as depression, doubting that a physical ailment was responsible.

Currently, Glanville stated that her social circle is limited to her children, who visit her at home. Apart from those interactions, she spends her time at home 'all day, every day.' She attributed this routine to her treatment schedule, which involves spending the majority of her day administering IVs. This leaves her with roughly two hours daily to accomplish other tasks, time that is frequently dedicated to pharmacy visits for prescription refills.

Glanville also disclosed that she has developed significant anxiety about leaving her house, preferring to remain at home with her dogs. She joked that her dogs are affectionate toward her regardless of her appearance.

As TMZ previously reported, Glanville has been contending with a series of medical conditions and escalating healthcare costs. A close friend recently initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with treatment expenses. Glanville told TMZ that she feels embarrassed about the situation, stating that soliciting financial help from others was something she had hoped to avoid entirely.

In a separate segment of the interview, Glanville discussed her rationale for agreeing to participate in 'Special Forces' despite her health challenges. She explained that she was not enthusiastic about the show but felt compelled by the need for income, especially since doctors at the time had assured her that her condition was not serious. Her mindset was grim: if her health were to deteriorate fatally, she reasoned that earning money beforehand would be prudent.