Taylor Armstrong is an American television personality and author, best known for her role on the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She joined the show in its first season, which premiered in 2010, and quickly became a prominent figure due to her personal struggles and dramatic storylines. In addition to her television career, Armstrong has written a memoir titled Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within. The book details her experiences with domestic abuse and her journey toward healing, making her an advocate for survivors of similar situations.