History of Kyle Richards in Timeline

Kyle Richards Umansky is an American actress, socialite, and television personality best known for her role in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Since 2010, she has been a main cast member, and is currently the last remaining original full-time cast member. Richards also holds the record for being the longest-running consecutive housewife in the franchise's history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

October 31, 1988: Birth of Daughter Farrah Brittany

On October 31, 1988, Kyle Richards gave birth to her daughter, Farrah Brittany, with Guraish Aldjufrie.

1990: Separation from Guraish Aldjufrie

In 1990, Kyle Richards separated from her first husband, Guraish Aldjufrie, after being married since 1988.

1992: Divorce from Guraish Aldjufrie

In 1992, Kyle Richards divorced Guraish Aldjufrie after separating in 1990.

1994: Meeting Mauricio Umansky

In 1994, Kyle Richards met Mauricio Umansky, who would become her second husband.

January 20, 1996: Marriage to Mauricio Umansky

On January 20, 1996, Kyle Richards married Mauricio Umansky.

June 18, 1996: Birth of Daughter Alexia Simone

On June 18, 1996, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky welcomed their daughter, Alexia Simone.

January 18, 2000: Birth of Daughter Sophia Kylie

On January 18, 2000, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's daughter, Sophia Kylie, was born.

March 1, 2008: Birth of Daughter Portia

On March 1, 2008, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky welcomed their daughter, Portia.

December 2017: Family Home Burglary

In December 2017, Kyle Richards's family home in Encino, Los Angeles, was burglarized while she and her family were on vacation. Jewelry and personal items valued at over $1 million were stolen.

2018: Release of "American Woman"

In 2018, Kyle Richards released "American Woman", a limited series loosely based on her mother's life in the 1970s as a "love letter" to her mom.

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2019: Sharing Anorexia Nervosa Battle

In 2019, Kyle Richards shared her journey with disordered eating for the first time, having privately battled anorexia nervosa since she was 17.

December 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test

In December 2020, Kyle Richards tested positive for COVID-19 while filming for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, along with her daughter Sophia Umansky, co-star Dorit Kemsley and sister Kathy Hilton. Production was temporarily suspended.

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July 2021: Hospitalization After Bee Stings

In July 2021, Kyle Richards was rushed to the hospital after being stung multiple times by bees. She was unable to use an Epi-Pen successfully.

May 1, 2022: Death of Lorene Shea

On May 1, 2022, Kyle Richards's childhood best friend Lorene Shea died by suicide. Richards partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Shea's celebration of life ceremony.

July 2022: Sobriety Journey Begins

In July 2022, following her separation and the death of her childhood best friend, Kyle Richards stopped drinking alcohol and focused on fitness.

July 3, 2023: Reported Separation from Mauricio Umansky

On July 3, 2023, People magazine reported that Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky had separated after 27 years of marriage. While they denied divorcing, they admitted to a difficult period and subsequently separated.

December 2023: Us Weekly Cover Story

In December 2023, Kyle Richards discussed her fitness journey in a cover story for Us Weekly magazine.

2025: Three Years of Sobriety

In 2025, Kyle Richards celebrated over three years of sobriety, having maintained it since 2022.

2025: Romantic Relationship Revealed

In a 2025 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards revealed that she had been in a romantic relationship after her separation that ended because of "gossip."

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