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Lisa Vanderpump Explains Why She Kept Her Maiden Name When She Married Ken Todd

The RHOBH 'Wife and Vanderpump Rules boss had a very sassy reason.

By Jocelyn Vena
Lisa Vanderpump Explains Why Her Last Name Isn't Todd

Turns out, there are times when Ken Todd hits the streets and fans call him "Mr. Vanderpump." Well, there's a very good reason for it: His wife is, of course, Lisa Vanderpump, so, it may just be the case that not many fans may realize that LVP never took took her hubby's name when they married back in 1982. She has been and always will be Vanderpump.

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We here at The Daily Dish have always been curious as to why The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 'Wife and Vanderpump Rules boss kept her maiden name. So when she stopped by our offices recently, she broke it all down. She went on to explain, "I never actually changed my name. I didn't change my passport. I didn't change anything. So I was always Lisa Vanderpump." And, we promise, her further response on the matter is delightfully sassy, as you can see in the video above.

As for their kids, Pandora and Max? Well, she offered some insight into their last name being Vanderpump-Todd as well. And would Ken ever consider going full Vanderpump? Well, press play to find out.

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