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Two weeks after filing for divorce, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong is now alleging husband Russell Armstrong abused her both verbally and physically.
Taylor, 40, makes the shocking revelations in an all new interview with PEOPLE magazine. While all that talk about an amicable split came about after Taylor filed for divorce following six years of marriage, she is now telling a darker tale of her relationship’s demise.
“I felt like I was dying inside,” she says. “Now, there’s some sense of peace.” Taylor claims Russell was both verbally and physically abusive, with name-calling, hair pulling, and shoving being a staple of their marriage. She also alleges Russell threw things at her when enraged. As a child of domestic abuse, Taylor was an advocate for battered women, and her efforts were highlighted on the first season.
Taylor reveals, “I’m mad at myself for tolerating things I should not have tolerated from the first moment. Allowing this to happen in my own relationship was something I felt very ashamed of.”
After several months of counseling, Taylor realized she needed a better environment for the couple’s five-year-old daughter Kennedy and decided to end the marriage, adding the decision was a difficult one. “When I knew the filing had gone through, I just started to cry,” she says. “We tried hard to fix our marriage, but it wasn’t healthy.”
For his part, Russell, 47, admits, “Did I push her? Yes, maybe things happened in the heat of the moment, but it was during a time in our lives that was not characteristic of who we were. This show has literally pushed us to the limit.” Russell, however, denies ever pulling his wife’s hair.
The viewers of the reality hit will watch the couple’s marriage implode on the upcoming season which premieres September 5 on Bravo.
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Yeah right…He probably was trying to swipe at a mosquito near that HUGE forehead!!!!
@50 lkaye, I have a good friend who was abused by his live in girlfriend. I can’t tell you how many black eyes, broken golf clubs, times his house was trashed by her, etc.
His parents called us and asked us to go over in the middle of the night one night. He never hit her and just always tried to defuse the situation.
I am glad you left him.
@Anita V: Thanks for your comment. I am glad I got away from him as well. I think that is why I love my life now..it is peaceful and in my hands..thank God!
I do think it is so weird that she had that domestic violence charity and how she proclaimed(which made me LMFAO!) that “you, too,can live in Beverly Hills, just like me”. I almost choked on that one…sheesh!
@Hudson #54 – Yep, that comment, “You too can live in Beverly Hills” said a hell of a lot about her. Of course she’s so dumb she couldn’t figure out that one. I’m not at all surprised she tolerated abusive behavior. Hell, she modified her face to an inch from hell in order to “stay attractive” and keep that loser. Too bad she’s stuck with the monster she created.
Happy to hear you are in a good place:)
I don’t believe at all what Taylor is now telling, she’s trying for symphacy-she appears to be the more violent one, as she idsplayed her anger towards Kim during the last season. Don’t fall for this lying Biatch!
Shady Shauna is a women who feels she is entitled to the Beverly Hills lifestyle. Who in their right mind gives a child a $60,000 birthday party it was really for the mother, from Oklahoma.
Shady was so mean to Kim last season she seeks out her prey like a slithering snake.
I do not believe a word of what this grifter is saying….remember Russell didn’t even want to dance with her at their own wedding.
By the way, Russell has two sons from previous relationships.
I think Russell is hungry remember how he ate at all of the gatherings…..don’t think shady shauna ever cooked for him.
I am sure Russell is happy with his new lady and yes she is younger and much more attractive than donald duck lips.
I truly feel for Taylor. I suffered childhood abuse as well and I am glad she’s standing up for herself. My mother used and abused me for 18 years and ironically enough I moved out New Years eve of last year. I was scared to be away from the comfort of a supposed family that I took the abuse until after my first semester of college. I moved in with my grandmother and I will be living with my fiance in a few weeks. I thank Allah everyday that I had the support and the stregnth to finally say enough is enough! I am proud to see Taylor do the same. I know many people out there think that Taylors dumb for staying but there’s to an abusive relationship that meets the eye.. I hope she can find the same peace that I did
I don’t doubt MEN get ABUSED by women, but I don’t think this is the case.
He was very controlling and you could tell by her demeanor when they were together. It was like she was walking on EGG SHELLS. She was not allowed to have fun, and he DECIDED when they left any function.
He is far from an angel. I think he tought he was marrying a heiress, and she thought she was marrying a billionaire. THEY ARE BOTH BROKE A$$ES.
Just read this on TMZ
http://www.tmz.com/2011/07/25/taylor-armstrong-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-spousal-abuse-russell-divorce-injuries/
It states, “And, sources say, Russell even got “aggressive” with Taylor at an event, and execs from Bravo witnessed it.”
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@coolness#58 – Good for you. It took a lot of courage for you to leave the comfortableness of home behind you. Your life will be enriched for doing so. After you have some time to heal and lighten your soul a bit you may find it in your heart to forgive your mother for the hell she put you through, but that is NOT your priority right now. Your priority is to be selfish and concentrate on bringing love and positivity into your life. Carry on darling. I’m rooting for you.
I just dont believe her. If she can lie about her name she can lie about this. Why would you throw the father of your child under the bus, coincidently, just weeks before your show is set to premiere?
@CeeJay@ thank you for your support
In season 1 Taylor showed us her explosive temper, her love of pot stirring, her highly argumentative side, her desire to take people outside and go all “Oklahoma” on them, and her habit of telling blatant lies. Do I believe she’s a victim of any sort, let alone domestic violence? Absolutely not. That fool is as fake as they come.
He looks like someone that loses his temper…and admits he shoved her. Abuse by women towards men often goes unreported. Men typically don’t tell anyone they are getting things thrown at them, scratched, hit or their car ran into because it’s not exactly “manly” to admit it. I know because that was me. In the end she lied and said I was the abusive one. HA! Thinking back, I should have been, she needed a good beating for the stuff she did to me. Put up with that for 5 years, now she is gone and wants back…..NEVER!!!!
I don’t believe a word she is saying. I think he can do way better than her..even though he is a big con man.
I believe her… Because of my experience with it during my 1st marriage… I swore I wouldn’t ever tolerate that behavior from anyone again… I spoke to ladies in shelter, etc… 15 yrs later in a new relationship – the cycle started all over again… This time, it didn’t take me 7 yrs to put my foot down and do something about it. Therefore, I can believe it because it’s happened to me!
Nope! Not believing a word of it. Taylor is a nag, and Russell seemed more annoyed than with her than anything else. She is high maintenance, and I can’t imagine the pressure of keeping up with the Joneses during a recession. I agree with a previous post that said her behavior towards Kim speaks volumes. Usually, victims are afraid to speak their minds–which she didn’t seem to be when voicing her discontent about Kennedy’s birthday present. Sometimes they are sooo timid and terrified that they will steer clear of confrontation at all costs. She wants sympathy while collecting Bravo’s paycheck.
Throwing the B*S* Flag on this one. No way was Duck Lips abused. The true victims here are the viewers who were forced to look her for hours and listen to her whining!!
I feel for her. I don’t know if I believe her entirely because she seemed verbally abusive with Kim on the first season, but maybe she lashes out ’cause she’s been abused for so long. It sticks with you! I got abused by my bf quite often, and when he drinks he gets more violent verbally and physically. It was really hard for me to leave him, but I had to. I tried to help with his addiction, but he just kept getting more furious and more outraged that I was scared of coming near him. I’ve gone through it. Many women have been abused by their bf/ father/husband/brother… I feel her pain, but ya just gotta stay strong! I still think about the abuse in my life, but I just pray about it, and it goes away!
I feel bad for Shana ’cause no woman deserves to be abused! I hope she’s not lying about this because this is something that you just can’t BS about!
If you believe Shana was abused, you were probably a Casey Anthony juror.
If Taylor was abused, then she was very abusive with Kim. Taylor stayed as long as she n Russell had money flowing in from all the scams they run. Who spends 50-60 thousand dollars on a child bday party in this economy. Lisa personally told her it was a waste of money. Don’t cry for Taylor, she is not broke. MOST OF U ON THIS BOARD HAS LOST JOBS, HOURS CUTBACK OR PAY DECREASE TO KEEP FOOD ON THE TABLE. TAYLOR IS A FRAUD, JEALOUS N
OUT OF CONTROL AND LOOKS LIKE A TROLL. SOMEBODY HELP THIS WOMAN-SHE NEEDS TO BE IN THE HOSPITAL, NOT ON TV. THIS SEASON WILL NOT BE NICE TO TAYLOR. REMEMBER LAST YEAR U WERE THE POT STIRRER, NOW U WILL FEEL WITH KIM FELT ALL SEASON FROM UR LYING UGLY WAYS. LISA WAS THE ONE WHO CALLED U OUT ON UR LIES. RUN RUSSELL RUN.
Don’t confuse things…Taylor can be abused and still be a total scum bag. They aren’t mutually exclusive. She should still be held accountable for her rotten gold digging ways, but she also might be from an abusive relationship. Give empathy for that part that deserves it…and only that part. Being in abusive relationship does not give you license to be an a…hole or corrupt.
Shady Shauna, Taylor, Donald Duck Lips just go away by no means are you a celebrity,,,,a grifter, cheat,and a lying fool and you look absolutely unappealing in the upcoming season,……con artist
Oklahoma should be embarrassed
Thank you to those of you who shared their stories, I’m so glad you were all able to get out of the abusive relationships.
I know we all have our opinions and it’s fun to come here to make comments on these people who go on tv and puts their lives on display (on display, on display-ha!). But none of us know what goes on off-camera. How can anyone know for sure that she’s lying?
I’m not fan of Taylor’s, but if she really was abused, I feel really bad for her.
I thought from the beginning that their relationship was very ‘Sleeping With The Enemy’. If I am right, and she is telling the truth, that kinda sucks. Nobody deserves to be abused.
@CeeJay: Thank you so much..I think she stayed only for the BH lifestyle. I just never liked the way she handled the whole Kim, Kyle and Camille situation because she basically lied through her teeth..I mean its on film exactly the way it happened and she denies it.
I have to say I don’t believe this story AT ALL! One of the reasons is that, while at some of the events they attended together, she was very cold towards him – like at the her roaring 20′s party when she kissed her male friends on the cheek, but wouldnt kiss Russell. If he was abusive to her, I seriously doubt she would have had the balls to treat him like that in public. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was the other way around….. she abuses him!
These two are such scammers. I’m sure they are setting this up so she can bring in a paycheck because he can’t!
@coolness–I also suffered terrible abuse in my childhood. My father was a monster. Thank goodness you got away from your abusive situation and are now safe and happy. It’s taken me 20 years and a LOT of therapy to get over the events that occurred in my childhood–but today, I am so happy and am madly in love with the man of my dreams. I’m glad we both found happiness.
@Fleur–ha ha ha ha ha–the viewers are the victims who had to look at her. WORD!
@everyone–domestic violence is horrible. I was abused as a child (in every way possible) and it is no laughing matter. I think, though, that many people are having problems believing Taylor because she has lied about SO many things.
My gut feeling is that these two abused each other. Did Russell push her and get aggressive? Yes, I think he did–and of course, that is wrong. But Shana is pretty hard edged herself (i.,e. to Kim: “I’m going to take you outside and go Oklahoma on your ass.”). I think they both went Oklahoma on each other. The problem with her is that she’s lied for so long that why should any of us believe anything she says now?
Those lips are so laughable!!
Perhaps he cut off her plastic surgery and she got pissed.
I am sorry but I don’t believe Taylor at all. She said in several episodes that she would never tolerate domestic abuse of any kind. I personally feel that this publicity stunt to garner sympathy from the court. I also feel that for someone that has requested her privacy she has been very public about her divorce even going so far to post on this site. Also she knows what to do in domestic abuse situation and there was never any police report or 911 calls. With a charity and network behind her this is why I question the validity of her claim. I also found that she was very emotionally abusive to him…
@31 sweetonion – Wow, your story really hit home and I so relate. So sorry for what you had to go to. I too, was in a relationship where I was mentally (not physically) abused. My ex also always had to make it out like I was the ‘crazy’ one. In fact, he claimed all his exes were ‘crazy’. My ex was always running to his parents or anyone who would listen and would tell them how horrible and ‘crazy’ I was. It’s a way they keep their mental abuse going. I felt ashamed or embarrassed to be around his family or friends, not knowing if they believed all the lies he told them. What I have noticed, and from my experience, the person being abused doesn’t usually talk badly about the abuser. They try to keep things secret. At least in my case this was true, I was embarrassed to tell people things my ex was doing to me. Funny thing is, after the relationship was over, I realized the people he was telling these lies too didn’t believe them. Well, except his parents who will never admit that their son is less than perfect.
Taylor might have been abused – no one knows for sure – what someone does outwardly isn’t always an accurate reflection of what they are really going through.
She fucked up her face really badly.
http://www.dlisted.com/2011/07/28/taylor-armstrong-admits-her-husband-got-violent-her-ass
This phot of Taylor is really frightening.
Some of your comments about another human being are disgusting. I wouldn’t want to know anyone who could speak so awful of another person they barely know from a crappy reality tv show. You should all grow up and be ashamed of yourselves. Why watch a show with her on it if you hate her so much? You people are sick. Probably a bunch of fat stay at home moms who know one notices or even cares about in the slightest
Abusive marriage?…well that explains why she keeps running to Dr. Massif. She is compensating and erasing the negativity through cosmetic procedures This is her way of trying to perfect herself despite the putdowns. THe liitle voice inside says: if only my lips were full and lucious then He will love me…if only my forehead/crowsfeet were wrinkle-free then He will treat me better.
So sad to see now that this is the reason behind her sickness. In an effort to be beautiful, actually she receives the opposite results. I pray for her health and well-being. Sincerely hope she triumphs.
Oh Hanky, you certainly hit the nail on the head: you would be surprised the things that go on behind closed doors….in little pink houses up and down the streets of America.
I was a stay at home mom for 10 years; my husband (ex) told me to my face that I was fat ugly lazy stupid don’t love ya/never loved ya I don’t even LIKE you.
People: it is a sad day when the one that is suppose to be there to cherish and honor you as beloved wife and mother not only “feels” this way, but SAYS this to your face. Makes a person want to wear heavy makeup and dolled-up hairdo, scrub the floors on your hands and knees every day, break your back to set the table like Donna Reed, skip meals and risk your health all in the name of making HIM happy. It hurts.
I have to say through therapy and a very expensive divorce I am free!! It was not me at all…..it was him and the way he felt about himself. No one can change his feeling but himself; shame on him and all partners who gain superiority by crushing the other.
And now Taylor and Russell are being sued for fraud…no wonder there was tension in their “business partner” marriage…
http://www.tmz.com/2011/07/29/taylor-armstrong-estranged-husband-russell-lawsuit-defendants-breach-of-contract-company-my-medical-records-divorce/
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Does anyone remember when Taylor talked about how she met her husband? He wouldn’t give her the time of day and she pursued him for months before he relented and they started dating. He should have stuck to his guns because we are now seeing the end result. You cannot make a man want you – I think that she knew he had money. He seems to be an emotionally detached person. Or, maybe it’s just with her. The abuse is unforgiveable. Man up and tell her that you don’t want her. Because, when you stay when you really don’t want to, your anger comes out in ways that it shouldn’t – physical violence.
One BIG question for Taylor: Did YOU KNOW that Russell was abusive to Aiden? I think you did. Why did you stay, Horseface? That makes you 100% as guilty as Russell. You stayed with a child-abusing pig for money. You know what that makes you, Taylor? Or whatever your name is. You shameless grifter.
Sorry, she may have been shoved or pushed or yelled at but I’m sure she also did some of the same herself. He seems like a simmering d-bag but she is what is the very worst in Hollywood or any woman who comes from nothing, with no education, and nothing to contribute except for looks and a body. And she went and ruined her face in the typical trout pout guise that seems to define old age today. I don’t have a lot of sympathy. I found her caustic on the RHLA last season and really hard to watch with those lips and that fake laugh. She even changed her name from her upbringing. This woman is as phony as it comes and when you marry someone for their bank account be prepared to reap what you sow, baby.
She is not easy to like. The way she treated Kim…so wrong ! She knew who the weakest link was and honed in on her…basically abused her weakness. I give Russell a LOT of credit for admitting that he shoved her. Good for him (to admit it). Some people can push your buttons, some people TRY to push your buttons & sometimes they get more than they bargained for. Not EVERY woman who is hit is a victim. Just sayin.
Well he is dead now and just to think, these are her last public words to him.
Is it Duke or Dick?