Brandi Glanville Reveals Why She Underwent Surgery to “Become a Virgin Again” After Her Divorce, Reflects on Her Painful Marriage to Eddie Cibrian

Brandi Glanville has candidly opened up about one of the most controversial decisions of her life: undergoing vaginal rejuvenation surgery after the end of her marriage to actor Eddie Cibrian. Speaking on a recent episode of her Unfiltered podcast, the reality television star explained that the decision was never simply about cosmetic enhancement—it was her way of closing the door on a painful chapter of her life.

Looking back on the period after giving birth to her two sons with Eddie Cibrian, Brandi recalled turning to Dr. David Matlock, who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of vaginal rejuvenation surgery in the United States. According to Brandi, back in 2009, non-surgical alternatives were not as widely available as they are today, making surgery her only option.

“I went to Dr. Matlock. He was the pioneer of the procedure. He was the original doctor to perform it,” Brandi said during a conversation with her podcast co-host, James Maas.

The reality star explained that her decision to undergo the procedure came from a desire to erase every physical reminder of her previous marriage.

“That was the only way I could stop fu–ing my ex-husband—by becoming a virgin again.”

Brandi also revealed one particular comment Eddie Cibrian made after she had given birth to their two children that deeply hurt her.

“I spit out two kids, and Eddie made a comment like, ‘It’s not what it used to be.’”

According to Brandi, those words left her feeling insecure about her body for a long time. After the marriage ended, she viewed the surgery not simply as a cosmetic procedure but as a symbolic fresh start and a way of reclaiming herself.

Brandi had previously written about what she described as a “pretty intense surgery” in her 2013 memoir Drinking and Tweeting. She revealed that the procedure cost nearly $12,000 but insisted she never regretted spending the money.

“A brand-new vagina would be an Eddie-free vagina. I understand that many people may think this is an extreme way to cut someone out of your life. But I’ve always been an extreme kind of girl, with extreme emotions.”

She even revealed that she asked Eddie Cibrian to pay for the surgery because, in her words, he had “ruined” her body. When he saw the nearly $12,000 bill, the actor reportedly became furious.

“What the fu– cost you $12,000? Did you get a nose job?” Eddie allegedly asked.

Brandi simply replied, “Yes. A nose job,” before hanging up the phone.

Brandi Glanville and Eddie Cibrian’s marriage was once viewed as a happy union before it fell apart in 2009 after nearly a decade together. The couple shares two sons, but their relationship collapsed after Eddie’s affair with singer LeAnn Rimes while the two were filming the television movie Northern Lights.

Brandi said she had noticed warning signs but that every time she confronted Eddie, he dismissed her concerns and convinced her she was simply being overly jealous.

“Every time I asked, he told me I was just jealous and reassured me that he loved me.”

After the media published photos of Eddie and LeAnn Rimes together, Brandi said she was devastated. According to her, even when confronted with evidence, Eddie continued denying the relationship and insisted he was not in love with LeAnn. He even suggested they attend marriage counseling while allegedly continuing to see the singer.

Following their divorce, Brandi and Eddie were also involved in a lengthy legal battle. The The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed that she spent more than $10,000 in legal fees simply to obtain the portion of her retirement funds she believed she was entitled to. According to Brandi, the process dragged on for nearly a year because her ex-husband repeatedly complicated the financial settlement.

Beyond her fame on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Brandi Glanville has built a career as a bestselling author, podcast host, and familiar personality in American reality television. She is known for her outspoken nature and willingness to discuss deeply personal experiences, including her marriage, family life, and health struggles.

In recent years, Brandi has faced a series of new challenges as her health became a growing concern. Fans noticed significant swelling in her face, and after months of treatment and extensive medical testing, she revealed that doctors had discovered a benign tumor in one of the lymph nodes in her face, which could explain the fluid buildup and facial swelling she has experienced.

Brandi has also shared that the condition has had a major impact on her daily life. She said she is no longer able to wear makeup the way she once did and has continued consulting multiple medical specialists in search of the most effective treatment. Before receiving the diagnosis of a benign tumor, she feared she might be suffering from a facial parasite and revealed that she had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on medical care while searching for answers.

In addition to her health struggles, Brandi has also faced several controversies throughout her reality television career, including allegations of inappropriate behavior during filming. Those incidents have repeatedly placed her under intense public scrutiny. Nevertheless, she has continued hosting her podcast, remaining active on social media, and appearing in interviews, where she openly discusses the highs and lows of her personal experiences.

Looking back on her turbulent journey, Brandi Glanville’s story illustrates that life beyond the spotlight has involved far more than fame. Her experiences have been shaped by emotional wounds from her marriage, prolonged legal battles, ongoing health challenges, and relentless public attention. Her latest reflections on the surgery she underwent in 2009 reveal not only a deeply personal decision but also the way she chose to close one painful chapter of her life in order to begin another.