Secrets exposed. Hulu released The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing and Vanderpump nearly two years after Randall Emmett‘s messy split from Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent. The film director, who admitted to financial struggles in 2021, is being accused of ethical and legal wrongdoings in the upcoming exposé-style documentary. Keep reading for details about The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing and Vanderpump.
What Is ‘The Randall Scandal’ About?
The documentary focuses on Randall Emmett’s crumbling Hollywood career and how he allegedly owes former clients money. Despite having worked with high-profile celebrities like Bruce Willis and 50 Cent, he has struggled to maintain strong professional relationships with many of his former clients.
In the teaser for The Randall Scandal, interviewees discuss the public feud between Randall and the Power actor. An unidentified woman claims, “50 Cent suddenly goes on Instagram and says, ‘Randall, you owe me $1 million,’” with another person adding that 50 Cent posted, “Money by Monday, Randall.”
The documentary also explores how Randall allegedly “paid so much to have status” but gained significant recognition only after dating his ex-fiancée, Lala Kent, with whom he shares a daughter named Ocean. Some interviewees even suggest that without his appearance on Vanderpump Rules, many would not know who Randall Emmett is.
Additionally, the documentary highlights Randall's “over 30 lawsuits,” which are a focal point of the film.
Who Appears on ‘The Randall Scandal’?
A handful of former associates of Randall's share their traumatic experiences in the documentary. This includes his former assistant, personal assistant, and executive assistant, who detail the alleged misconduct they witnessed during their time working with him.
One former personal assistant claimed, “My first interaction with Randall was him in his underwear.” Another former executive assistant indicated that he quit after Randall allegedly used racial slurs towards him.
While Lala Kent has been vocal about her toxic relationship with Randall, she is not directly featured in the documentary. However, clips from her podcast are included to provide context to her perspective.
Interestingly, Lala's mother, Lisa Burmingham, is featured in the trailer, appearing emotionally distressed as she expresses her sadness over her daughter's situation. She shared, “To have your daughter living her life that way made me feel very sad.”
What Has LaLa Kent Said About ‘The Randall Scandal’?
Although Lala does not share her own story in the documentary, she has publicly expressed her love and support for those involved. In an Instagram Story on May 22, the same day The Randall Scandal premiered, she wrote, “I appreciate @abcnews @hulu @latimes for continuing to find the truth. My heart goes out to all of [Randall’s] victims, even those who have not shared their stories yet.”
She further stated, “Proud of my own mom and brother, these brave assistants … anyone and everyone who has been unafraid. I stand with you. For all the times I went to bat for this ‘person,’ I am truly sorry. I now know the truth. Even the truths that have yet to be exposed.”
Does Randall Emmett Have Financial Troubles?
In 2021, Randall was enjoying a substantial net worth of approximately $20 million. However, two years later, he faced significant financial decline, with estimates placing his worth at just $500,000.
Randall's financial troubles reached a point where he filed to reduce his custody payments to his ex-wife, Ambyr Childers, citing “great financial hardship” in court documents obtained by Us Weekly. His child support payments for his daughters London and Rylee were about $5,250 per month, alongside maintaining a bank account for them that required a $50,000 minimum balance each month.
In his court filings, Randall explained, “I only produced one movie in 2020, as opposed to several as in normal years, therefore, my income has been drastically reduced and I am having liquidity issues.” He also noted that he had significant debts owed to the IRS and his production company.
Did Randall Emmett Cheat On Lala Kent?
The engagement between Lala and Randall ended in October 2021, just seven months after the birth of their daughter. Cheating allegations surfaced after photos emerged of Randall with young women in Nashville.
Following the allegations, Lala posted cryptic messages on social media but did not officially confirm their split until December. “Unfortunately, for me, my head has been in the sand. I don’t know how the f–k I didn’t see a lot of this s–t,” she admitted during a podcast episode.
In subsequent months, Lala revealed that Randall was allegedly traveling with a young woman shortly after the birth of their daughter. She expressed her frustration on Instagram, stating, “His new 23-year-old girlfriend was ‘basically living’ in the home two days after I left.”
Randall, on the other hand, has remained relatively quiet about the cheating allegations, stating during a podcast appearance that he “can’t talk badly about the mother of his child.” He added that “there’s always two sides to every story” and expressed his intention not to publicly share his side.
When Does ‘The Randall Scandal’ Premiere?
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing and Vanderpump premiered on Hulu on May 22, 2023. The documentary aims to shed light on the various controversies
