Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Courtesy of Mauricio Umansky/Instagram
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky presented a united front as they celebrated the 4th of July with their family despite being separated. Umansky shared a slideshow on Instagram, captioning it "Happy Independence Day. Hope everyone is having a great day." The first photo in the carousel featured a selfie taken by Umansky, standing alongside Richards and their loved ones.
Umansky captured a joyous parade and an exciting airplane flyover on camera before snapping another photo of himself and Richards with their dog. The couple smiled for the camera while Umansky affectionately wrapped his arm around Richards' shoulders.
Earlier, we verified that the couple, who got married in 1996, are experiencing marital difficulties. A source revealed that Richards and Umansky have been living apart for some time but maintain a friendly relationship and continue to reside together while they determine their next course of action.
Regarding the recent news of our separation that has garnered attention, we took to Instagram to address any speculation surrounding the reasons behind our marital difficulties. In a joint statement shared on Monday, July 3, we clarified that any claims of us divorcing are untrue. However, we cannot deny that we have faced numerous challenges throughout this past year, which has been the most difficult period in our marriage.
Despite our struggles, we want to emphasize that we still hold a deep love and immense respect for each other. We want to make it clear that there has been no wrongdoing from either party. We kindly request the ability to work through these issues privately, as we navigate our way through the public eye. We also want to express our gratitude to our fans for their unwavering support.
While we understand that speculating about our situation may be entertaining, we kindly urge everyone to refrain from creating false stories that feed into a sensationalized narrative.
The couple, who rose to fame on reality television, have three daughters together - Alexia, who is now 27 years old, Sophia, who is 23 years old, and Portia, who is 15 years old. Additionally, Richards has another daughter named Farrah Aldjufrie, who is 34 years old, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.
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Richard remains the sole original cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and the status of her marriage has garnered attention since the show's inception. Psychic Allison DuBois, known for her prediction in a 2010 episode that Richards and Umansky would eventually separate, recently shared her thoughts on their split. She took to Instagram to express, "Reporters are bombarding my phone now that Kyle and Mauricio have separated. My comment is this: I don't wish Kyle any harm, and I hope she finds what she's searching for. It seems I was the only one who anticipated this outcome. People kept insisting that I was sensing Camille Grammer's divorce, not Kyle's (Alright, all you armchair psychics, you can take a seat now). Mic drop."
Richards divulged exclusively to Us in November 2019 the key to her enduring relationship with Umansky. "I firmly believe in allowing your partner the space to evolve, embrace change, and express their true selves," she shared. "It can be challenging because oftentimes couples marry and later undergo personal transformations that drive them apart. However, if you take a step back and support each other's growth, you can both thrive in harmony."