Who knew they were friends? LaToya Jackson hugs Real Housewives' Taylor Armstrong after running into her at lunch

LaToya Jackson ran into Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong while out in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

And it appears the two celebrities are old friends, with LaToya giving Taylor, 44, a big hug after spotting the reality star at an outdoor table at restaurant Il Pastasio in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

LaToya, 59, was dressed to impress in a bright orange top and matching manicure and lipstick.

Suprise: LaToya Jackson hugs Real Houswives of Beverly Hills alum Taylor Armstrong after the pair ran into each other in Beverly Hills on Thursday

Suprise: LaToya Jackson hugs Real Houswives of Beverly Hills alum Taylor Armstrong after the pair ran into each other in Beverly Hills on Thursday

The entertainer was spending the day with her business partner and former fiance Jeffre Phillips. 

The pair became engaged in 2013, but revealed earlier this year that they had called off their engagement.

However, the Grammy-winner and her business manager remain close, and popped into a salon to get a manicure and pedicure earlier in the day.

And when the sister of late pop legend Michael Jackson spotted Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor at the posh restaurant, she raced over to catch up.

Bright spark: LaToya wore a bold orange top with matching lipstick and manicure

Bright spark: LaToya wore a bold orange top with matching lipstick and manicure

Taylor was dining with lawyer husband John Bluher.

The 44-year-old's late husband Russell Armstrong committed suicide in 2011, and she later revealed he had been physicaly abusive during their marriage. 

The mother to nine-year-old-daughter Kennedy married Bluher in 2014 after he helped her sort through legal and estate issues after Russell's death.

Catching up: Taylor married lawyer John Bluher after her abusive husband Russell Armstrong committed suicide in 2011

Catching up: Taylor married lawyer John Bluher after her abusive husband Russell Armstrong committed suicide in 2011

Go way back: Taylor puts an arm around LaToya's business partner and former fiance Jeffre Phillips

Go way back: Taylor puts an arm around LaToya's business partner and former fiance Jeffre Phillips

The reality star appears to have rebuilt her life after the tragedy, and appeared in high spirits as she chatted with LaToya and Jeffre. 

Taylor is reportedly returning to the Bravo series for the new season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, amid cast turnover including troubled Kim Richards being let go from the show. 

On Thursday, LaToya and Taylor appeared thrilled to see each other as they spent time catching up.

Taylor wore a fitted grey, sleeveless dress and pretty sliver bangle, and held her sunglasses in on hand as she put her arm around Jeffre.

Big hug: Taylor is reportedly returning to The Real Houswives of Beverly Hills. She left the show after her husband Russell's shock death in 2011

Big hug: Taylor is reportedly returning to The Real Houswives of Beverly Hills. She left the show after her husband Russell's shock death in 2011

Glamorous: The Bravo star wore a fitted grey dress and silver bangle

Glamorous: The Bravo star wore a fitted grey dress and silver bangle

Taylor wore her long blonde hair down over her shoulders. 

After chatting for a few minutes, Celebrity Apprentice alum LaToya and her ex-fiance continued on their way. 

In addition to her flowing orange top, LaToya wore a white coral necklace and carried a matching white leather Hermes Birkin bang.

On her way: LaToya was hard to miss in her bright orange-and-white ensemble

On her way: LaToya was hard to miss in her bright orange-and-white ensemble

She co-ordinated with ripped white jeans and gold jewelry, which perfectly matched her white-and-gold heels.

LaToya wore her light brown hair in soft waves over her shoulders.

Her companion Jeffre kept it casual in a black cap, plaid shirt and comfortable sneakers. 

Stylish: The sister of late pop icon Michael Jackson carried a Birkin bag 

Stylish: The sister of late pop icon Michael Jackson carried a Birkin bag 

Still close: LaToya was with her business manager and former fiance Jeffre Phillips

Still close: LaToya was with her business manager and former fiance Jeffre Phillips

 

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