Kyle Richards reaches out to Mauricio Umansky via text after Kathy Hilton weighs in on their separation
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kyle Richards reaches out to estranged husband Mauricio Umansky via text after her sister Kathy Hilton openly discusses their separation on the show
Kyle Richards, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, recently spoke with her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky about comments made by her sister Kathy Hilton regarding their marriage. During an interview on Monday, November 27, Hilton, 64, was asked if she believes that Richards, 54, and Umansky, 53, will reconcile.
Hilton responded, "Kyle wouldn't have done this unless she really thought it through." Richards expressed her reaction to her sister's comments while talking to Extra special correspondent and former costar Teddi Mellencamp on Tuesday, November 28.
“When she said that, I was thinking, ‘Oh my, that’s going to cause more drama,’ and I actually texted [Mauricio],” Richards revealed. “I said, ‘I know you’ll see this,’ and he responded, ‘I just did. I refuse to delve into these things anymore. I’m not going to go digging.’”
Richards also stated that while seeing her personal life in the news is “distressing,” she doesn’t believe her sister intended to stir up trouble. Mellencamp, 42, agreed that Hilton’s comments were not meant to be harmful.
Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation
Richards and Hilton clashed during the 12th season of RHOBH, which aired last year. Tensions reached a peak in a September 2022 episode when Lisa Rinna alleged that Hilton had expressed a desire to "ruin Kyle and her family" in a private conversation.
However, despite the conflict, Richards confided in Mellencamp on Tuesday that Hilton and her other sister, Kim Richards, have been supportive as she deals with her separation from Umansky.
"My sisters have been really supportive, texting and calling me, but I haven't actually told them what's going on in my marriage," she said. "I tend to keep things to myself when things are tough."
It was confirmed in July that Richards and Umansky had split after 27 years of marriage. They later confirmed that they'd had a very challenging year in their relationship through a joint Instagram statement.
Although Richards and Umansky’s future as a couple is unclear, the pair reunited for Thanksgiving celebrations on Thursday, November 23.
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"Spending the holiday with Umansky was actually quite nice," Richards told Mellencamp. "We had some friends over, and our girls were there. I never expected to be in this position, and obviously it's not ideal, but I'm proud of the way we are navigating through this difficult time."
Richards and Umansky share daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15. Umansky is also the stepfather to Richards’ daughter Farrah, 35, whom she shares with ex-husband Guraish Aldjufrie.
