The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Unveiling Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's Captivating Love Story
Discover the enduring love story of RHOBH's Kyle Richards and husband Mauricio Umansky From their early beginnings in 1992 to their thriving marriage in 2023, explore their relationship timeline filled with milestones and moments that have stood the test of time
A success story from The Real Housewives. Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky surprised fans in 2023 when they announced their separation, after being married for over two decades.
Before marrying Umansky, Richards was previously married to Guraish Aldjufrie from 1988 to 1992. During their marriage, they had a daughter named Farrah in October 1988. In 1994, Richards met Umansky, and two years later, they tied the knot. Richards was four months pregnant with their daughter Alexia at the time of their wedding.
The couple welcomed their daughters, Sophia and Portia, in 2000 and 2008, respectively. Richards made her debut on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010, where she was joined by her sister Kim Richards. Kathy Hilton, their older sister, also appeared on the show later. Throughout more than 10 seasons, Kyle's marriage faced challenges, but they remained strong.
Farrah, in an exclusive interview on the "Getting Real With the Housewives" podcast in August 2020, said, "[The show] has definitely made them stronger, 100 percent. They set a great example for couples and people in relationships because they truly are a team. Despite their busy schedules, with him running a company and being a top agent in the country, and her having numerous obligations, the show has made them appreciate their time together even more."
Kyle's oldest daughter explained that they make an effort to spend quality time together and highly value their moments. This has undoubtedly strengthened their bond.
In a previous interview, Jill Zarin, a fellow Bravo star, expressed concern about Kyle's relationship, drawing from her own experience of filming Housewives and the strain it put on her own love life. In June 2020, Zarin acknowledged that Kyle and Mauricio are an exceptional couple but advised Kyle to step away from the show before it potentially impacts her relationship, as she had personally felt some instability after a few years.
Despite ongoing speculation about her romantic relationship, Kyle expressed confidence in her ability to maintain a lasting connection with Umansky. In an exclusive interview with Us in November 2019, she emphasized the importance of allowing one's partner to grow, change, and be their authentic self. Recognizing the potential challenges that marriages can face when individuals evolve in different directions, Kyle advocated for stepping back and fostering personal growth while also growing together as a couple.
However, it was confirmed by Us in July 2023 that Kyle and Umansky had decided to end their marriage after 27 years together.
Scroll down for a look back at Kyle’s marriage to Umansky:
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RHOBH's Kyle Richards and Husband Mauricio Umansky's Relationship Timeline: The Way They Were
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky, known for their appearances on Real Housewives, surprised fans in 2023 with the announcement of their separation after being happily married for over two decades. This was not the first marriage for Kyle, as she was previously married to Guraish Aldjufrie from 1988 to 1992. During their time together, they welcomed their daughter, Farrah, into the world in October 1988. However, their marriage eventually came to an end. Kyle's path crossed with Mauricio's in 1994, and the two quickly fell in love. Just two years later, they exchanged vows, and at the time, Kyle was four months pregnant with their daughter, Alexia.
The couple welcomed their two daughters, Sophia and Portia, in 2000 and 2008, respectively. Kyle Richards made her debut on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010, where she was joined by her sister Kim Richards. Their older sister, Kathy Hilton, also made appearances on the show. Over the span of more than 10 seasons, Kyle's marriage was tested, but they remained strong.
According to Farrah, who spoke exclusively on the "Getting Real With the Housewives" podcast in August 2020, the show has made Kyle and her husband stronger and they serve as a great example for couples. Despite their busy schedules, with Kyle's husband running a successful company as one of the top agents in the country and Kyle having many obligations, the show has helped them appreciate their time together even more.
Kyle's eldest daughter shared that her parents prioritize spending quality time together and value their togetherness, resulting in a strengthened bond. In an earlier interview, fellow Bravo star Jill Zarin expressed concern about Kyle's relationship due to the toll that filming Housewives had taken on her own love life. However, she also acknowledged that Kyle and Mauricio are a wonderful couple. Jill, who was a cast member of Real Housewives of New York City, revealed that she experienced some instability in her own relationship after a few years of filming the show and hoped that Kyle would step back before any negative consequences occurred in her relationship with Mauricio.
Despite the speculation surrounding her romantic relationship, Kyle appeared confident that she and Umansky would have a long-lasting love. In an exclusive interview with Us in November 2019, when asked about the secret to their successful marriage, she stated, "I firmly believe in allowing your partner the space to grow, change, and be true to themselves. It can be challenging because sometimes couples grow apart when they evolve individually. However, if you take a step back and support each other's growth, you can grow together."
However, in July 2023, Us confirmed that Kyle and Umansky had decided to end their marriage after 27 years.
Scroll down for a look back at Kyle's marriage to Umansky:
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1992
The Little House on the Prairie alum finalized her divorce from first husband Aldjufrie two years after separating.
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1996
Before marrying Umansky, the reality star converted to Modern Orthodox Judaism. They tied the knot on January 20, and daughter Alexia arrived on June 18.
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2000
The duo's second child together, daughter Sophia, was born on January 18, 2000.
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2008
Portia joined the family on March 1, 2008.
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2010
When RHOBH premiered, Kyle and her husband put their relationship to the test. She was the only OG Housewife left when season 12 debuted in May 2022.
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2020
"I was 23 years old when I first encountered my husband, and one undergoes significant transformations during that period," disclosed the Halloween Kills actress exclusively to Us in February 2020. "You face crucial decisions in life – they say that you change every seven years, although I believe it probably occurs more frequently – at these crossroads, you can either embark on the same path together or perceive things differently and venture down separate roads."
According to the Bravo star,
, her marriage thrives because she and Umansky share a deep alignment in their goals, morals, child-rearing principles, and life aspirations.
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2020
There were rumors circulating that the couple was having relationship issues, but Kyle quickly clarified the situation. "I used to get really upset when false information was spread about me... But this new rumor really surprised us," she shared with Us magazine in October 2020. Kyle jokingly mentioned that there were only a few moments during the COVID-19 lockdown where her husband annoyed her. "But overall, we were just talking the other night and realizing that going through something like this makes you appreciate the people you truly miss and those you don't."
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2021
The couple proudly celebrated Portia's Bat Mitzvah in October 2021.
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2022
"10 Housewives, 1 husband. You get the award for most patient husband @mumansky18 I love you ️️," Kyle captioned a PDA pic after a trip to Aspen, Colorado, with her costars.
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2022
Kyle shared a throwback snap of herself and Umansky, gushing via Instagram, "Our 28th Valentine's Day together️ I love you @mumansky18."
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2022
Realtor and his wife remained silent in response to the rumors.
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2023
Umansky and Kyle had to confront rumors about their marriage during season 13 of RHOBH, as Umansky disclosed in April. He assured the public that they have no plans of divorcing and emphasized the insignificance of the speculation. Umansky discussed the incident on the "Two T's in a Pod" podcast, specifically mentioning the incident when Kyle was seen without her engagement ring. The unsupported story became a topic of discussion among the Housewives, subsequently becoming a storyline on the show. While acknowledging the existence of various narratives, Umansky and Kyle addressed the issue together and chose to deal with it accordingly. They accepted the situation for what it was and proceeded accordingly.
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2023
The couple's split was confirmed by Us in July 2023. According to a source, Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for some time but are currently living together and maintaining a friendly relationship as they navigate their next steps.
