Kyle Richards Biography
Kyle Richards is an American socialite, actress, and reality TV personality. She is best known for being on the Bravo reality show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The show is currently airing for it’s fourteenth season every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
Kyle Richards Career
Richards has been involved in acting since childhood, accumulating a diverse array of credits that include roles in renowned productions such as Little House on the Prairie, The Car, The Watcher in the Woods, E.R., and the original Halloween. In 1987, she graduated from Central Union High School in El Centro, California. She notably reprised her role as Lindsey Wallace in Halloween Ends, marking the conclusion of the Halloween franchise, where she starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis.
The film achieved considerable success, grossing over $100 million in the domestic box office. Throughout the 1970s, she made appearances on several television series, including shows like Flying High, Vega$, Fantasy Island, Time Express, and Carter Country. On August 30, 2019, it was officially confirmed that Richards would be reprising her role as Lindsey Wallace, a character she originated in the original 1978 film, in Halloween Kills. Later, on December 7, 2021, People magazine announced that Richards is returning for the upcoming sequel Halloween Ends to reprise her role as Lindsey Wallace.
In 2022, she was nominated for the second time in the category “The Reality TV Star of 2022” at the People’s Choice Awards. She introduced a clothing line for the shopping network HSN, featuring an eight-piece collection inspired by her personal style in 2014. The items were priced between $69.90 and $199.90. Additionally, she is the proprietor of Kyle by Alene Too, a chain of boutiques situated in The Hamptons and New York City. Her Beverly Hills boutique, which opened in 2012, closed in 2018 with intentions to reopen in a new location. In November 2021, she inaugurated a luxury resort and loungewear boutique called Kyle x Shahida in Palm Desert.
A dedicated philanthropist, she is deeply engaged in fundraising for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Furthermore, she also held fundraisers for the CHLA in 2013 and 2019, which were featured on the Real Housewives. She leads a busy life, dividing her time among her residences in Los Angeles, La Quinta, and Aspen. Her memoir titled Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All was published by HarperOne on December 27, 2011.
Kyle Richards Salary
Richards earns an annual salary of about $1,000,000-$1,200,000.
Kyle Richards Net Worth
Richards has an estimated net worth of about $90 Million – $100 Million which she has earned through her career as an actress.
Kyle Richards Age
Richards was born on January 11, 1969, in Hollywood, California United States. She is 55 years old as of 2024, and she celebrates her birthday on the 11th of January every year.
Kyle Richards Height and Weight
Richards stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Kyle Richards Family
Richards is the daughter of the late Kathleen Mary Richards and Kenneth Edwin Richards. Her siblings are Kathy Hilton and Kim Richards, as well as three paternal half-siblings from her father’s first marriage. Nicky and Paris Hilton are her nieces.
Kyle Richards Husband and Children
Richards is married to Mauricio Umansky her second husband, a Los Angeles real estate agent, who wed her on January 20, 1996, when Kyle was 4 months pregnant. Together they have been blessed with three children, who they named; Alexia Simone, Sophia Kylie, and Portia. Prior to this, in 1988, at the age of 19, Richards married Guraish Aldjufrie from Indonesia while she was pregnant with their daughter Farrah Brittany (born October 31, 1988), but they separated in 1990 and divorced two years later. She resides in Encino, Los Angeles together with her family.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Since 2010, Richards has been a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. As of 2023, she holds the distinction of being the last remaining original cast member on the show. Despite Kyle and Mauricio’s ongoing relationship troubles, the RHOBH alum is applauding a couple of over 30 years for being open and honest about their struggles as of late. On July 3, 2023, People magazine reported that Richards and Umansky had separated after 27 years of marriage. The couple later released a joint statement that denied they were divorcing, but admitted that they were going through a difficult period in their marriage.
Are Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards Divorced?
Richards and Mauricio addressed cheating rumors and divorce speculations through a joint statement on their Instagram accounts on July 4, 2023. In the statement, they categorically denied any plans for divorce, stating, “Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue.” They acknowledged that they had faced a challenging year, the most difficult in their marriage, but emphasized their love and immense respect for each other.
The couple clarified that there had been no wrongdoing on either party’s part and urged for privacy as they navigated through their challenges. They discouraged the creation of false stories and speculation, emphasizing the importance of working through their issues privately. This is after reports have highlighted the close connection between country singer Morgan Wade and Richards, particularly after they met in 2022 during her exploration of her “edgy” phase.
The two women even went so far as to get matching heart tattoos, which Richards proudly displayed on a daytime talk show, emphasizing the special significance of the ink. Additionally, social media users, such as @FaceReality16t, have pointed out that Richards and Morgan frequently wear matching rings, fueling speculation about the nature of their relationship.
Kyle Richards Social Media Platform
Richards is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 1.3M followers on Twitter 4.3M followers on Instagram, and 1.1M followers on Facebook.