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Kathy Hiltonis breaking her silence on her sisterKyle Richards’ separation from husbandMauricio Umansky.
During an appearance onToday with Hoda & Jennawith her daughterParis Hilton,The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsalum, 64, opened up about her initial reaction to the couple’s separation in July.
“When I first saw it, it just broke my heart,” she told hostsJenna Bush HagerandHoda Kotb. “Kyle, believe it or not, she’s the youngest, but she’s the strongest, she’s bossiest.”
She called her younger sister “very strong” and “resilient,” adding, “I just want her to be happy.”
When asked if she thought the couple would reconcile, she responded, “There’s no way that Kyle would have gone this far unless she really thought about it.”
Paris, 42, chimed in, “She’s looking hotter than ever though.”
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky attend the Homeless Not Toothless Hollywood Gala at The Beverly Hilton on April 22, 2023.Jesse Grant/Getty
Jesse Grant/Getty
On Thursday, theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar and the real estate mogul each took to Instagram to share clips of their holiday, which they spent with “15 or 16” other people, Umansky estimated.
Donning an apron, formerDancing with the Starscontestant Umansky filmed a selfie in the kitchen of their sprawling Encino, California, home while Richards seemed to light fuel under chafing dishes. Umansky then panned his phone around the room to show off freshly baked cookies, more turkey and other side dishes, including cranberries.
“We are good!” he exclaimed.
Mauricio Umansky, Kyle Richards and their family in July 2012.JB Lacroix/WireImage
JB Lacroix/WireImage
PEOPLE confirmed in July thatRichards and Umansky were separating after 27 years of marriage.
“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof,” a source close to the couple revealed at the time. “They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”
The pair share three daughters: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23 and Portia, 15. Richards also shares daughterFarrah Brittany, 34, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.
Shortly after the news broke, Kathy appeared to weigh in on the separation on social media.
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In the following months, both Richards and Umansky have spoken out about their complicated dynamic. Umansky recently took a defensive stance onThe Skinny Confidential Him & Herpodcast, telling hosts Lauryn and Michael Bosstick, “When I know what I’m doing with my marriage, I will let you guys all know. Until then, everybody can take a hike and f— off.”
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He also said he isn’t watching the current season ofRHOBH, which shows his marital strain as it unfolded in real time.
“I know that they’re dramatizing everything,” Umansky said. “There’s a bunch of stuff that I don’t really want to see because it will just create more noise for me and more opinions.”
In October, Richards appeared onWatch What Happens Liveand told hostAndy Cohenthat she was the driving force behind their change in marital status: “It originated from me,” she said.
source: people.com
