Kyle Richards, known for her role in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, recently opened up about her separation from husband Mauricio Umansky after 27 years of marriage. The couple announced their split in July 2023, citing long-standing issues that had been neglected over time. Richards revealed that the loss of her best friend to suicide in 2022 had a profound impact on her perspective, prompting her to re-evaluate her marriage and what she was willing to accept.
Richards emphasized that the decision to separate was not due to a single significant event but rather a culmination of factors. Despite the split, she expressed love and respect for Umansky, making the decision even more challenging. The couple shares four daughters and continues to cohabit in separate rooms while dividing their time between different properties.
During the filming of the current season of RHOBH, Richards and Umansky had not yet informed their daughters about the separation. Richards acknowledged the difficulty of balancing her commitment to sharing her life on camera with Umansky's reluctance to disclose their marital issues. She mentioned feeling a lack of support from the RHOBH cast, with Erika Jayne being a notable exception.
Richards' comments on her separation coincide with the release of the trailer for the second season of Umansky's real estate series, Buying Beverly Hills. In the trailer, Umansky is seen discussing the reasons behind the marriage breakdown with his daughters, highlighting his desire to salvage the relationship despite Richards' need for space.
As a main cast member of RHOBH for 13 seasons, Richards is set to address her separation, future with Umansky, and her relationship with musician Morgan Wade in the upcoming three-part reunion. The reunion, scheduled to air on Bravo starting on Feb. 28, promises to delve into the personal struggles and decisions faced by Richards in the wake of her separation from Umansky.
