History of Kyle Richards in Timeline
Kyle Richards is an American actress and television personality known for her role as a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since 2010. As of 2025, she remains the only original full-time cast member on the show, making her a central figure in the reality television series.
1959: Birth of Half-Sister Kathy Hilton
In 1959, Kathy Hilton, Kyle Richards' older half-sister from her mother's first marriage to Lawrence Avanzino, was born.
1964: Birth of Sister Kim Richards
In 1964, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards' sister, was born.
January 11, 1969: Kyle Richards Born
On January 11, 1969, Kyle Egan Richards Umansky was born. She is an American actress, socialite, and television personality.
1972: Parents' Separation
In 1972, Kyle Richards' parents, Kathleen Mary Richards and Kenneth Edwin Richards, separated. Her mother remarried twice.
1974: Acting Career Begins with Police Woman
In 1974, Kyle Richards began her acting career, portraying Julia in the television series "Police Woman".
1976: Appearance in Eaten Alive
In 1976, Kyle Richards appeared in Tobe Hooper's "Eaten Alive".
1977: Appears in The Car with Sister
In 1977, Kyle Richards and her sister Kim appeared as on-screen sisters in the thriller film "The Car".
1977: Appearance in The Car
In 1977, Kyle Richards appeared in the film "The Car".
1978: Appearance in Halloween
In 1978, Kyle Richards portrayed Lindsey Wallace in John Carpenter's "Halloween".
1978: Portrays Lindsey Wallace in Halloween
In 1978, Kyle Richards portrayed Lindsey Wallace in the slasher film "Halloween".
1980: Appearance in The Watcher in the Woods
In 1980, Kyle Richards appeared in Walt Disney's "The Watcher in the Woods".
1980: Portrays Ellie Curtis in The Watcher in the Woods
In 1980, Kyle Richards portrayed Ellie Curtis in the supernatural horror film "The Watcher in the Woods".
1984: Stars in Down to Earth
In 1984, Kyle Richards had one of the main roles as teenager Lissy Preston in the fantasy sitcom "Down to Earth".
1987: Down to Earth Ends
In 1987, Kyle Richards ended her role as teenager Lissy Preston in the fantasy sitcom "Down to Earth".
1987: Graduation from Central Union High School
In 1987, Kyle Richards graduated from Central Union High School in El Centro, California.
October 31, 1988: Daughter Farrah Brittany Born
On October 31, 1988, Kyle Richards and Guraish Aldjufrie welcomed their daughter, Farrah Brittany.
1990: Separation from Guraish Aldjufrie
In 1990, Kyle Richards and Guraish Aldjufrie separated.
1994: Meets Mauricio Umansky
In 1994, Kyle Richards met her second husband, Mauricio Umansky, a Los Angeles real estate agent.
January 20, 1996: Marriage to Mauricio Umansky
On January 20, 1996, Kyle Richards married Mauricio Umansky.
June 18, 1996: Daughter Alexia Simone Born
On June 18, 1996, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky welcomed their daughter, Alexia Simone.
1998: Joins ER as Nurse Dori Kerns
In 1998, Kyle Richards joined NBC's medical drama series "ER" as nurse Dori Kerns.
January 18, 2000: Daughter Sophia Kylie Born
On January 18, 2000, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky welcomed their daughter, Sophia Kylie.
2006: Appears in National Lampoon's Pledge This!
In 2006, Kyle Richards played Lisa, a supporting character in the comedy film "National Lampoon's Pledge This!".
March 1, 2008: Daughter Portia Born
On March 1, 2008, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky welcomed their daughter, Portia.
2010: Joins The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
In 2010, Kyle Richards became a main cast member on Bravo's reality television show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills".
December 27, 2011: Life Is Not a Reality Show Published
On December 27, 2011, Kyle Richards' memoir "Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All" was published.
2011: Acts in Deadly Sibling Rivalry
In 2011, Kyle Richards played Tricia in Lifetime's television film "Deadly Sibling Rivalry".
2012: Graces The Hollywood Reporter Cover
In 2012, Kyle Richards was featured on the magazine cover of "The Hollywood Reporter" along with other Real Housewives cast members.
2012: Boutique Opened in Beverly Hills
In 2012, Kyle Richards' boutique in Beverly Hills opened.
2013: Fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles
In 2013, Kyle Richards held a fundraiser for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
2013: Portrays Casey McGraw in Days of Our Lives
In 2013, Kyle Richards portrayed modeling agent Casey McGraw in three episodes of NBC's soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
February 25, 2014: Launches Clothing Line for HSN
On February 25, 2014, Kyle Richards launched a clothing line for shopping network HSN.
2014: Acts in The Hungover Games
In 2014, Kyle Richards played Housewife Heather in the comedy film "The Hungover Games".
2017: Appears on The New Celebrity Apprentice
In 2017, Kyle Richards appeared as a contestant on "The New Celebrity Apprentice" and earned $25,000 for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
2018: Co-Executive Produces American Woman
In 2018, Kyle Richards co-executive produced Paramount Network's comedy television series "American Woman", which was inspired by her childhood in the 1970s.
2018: Boutique Closes in Beverly Hills
In 2018, Kyle Richards' boutique in Beverly Hills closed.
August 30, 2019: Confirmed to Reprise Role in Halloween Kills
On August 30, 2019, it was confirmed that Kyle Richards would reprise the role of Lindsey Wallace in "Halloween Kills".
September 8, 2019: Debuts Kyle x Shahida Collection
On September 8, 2019, Kyle Richards and Shahida Clayton debuted their clothing collection titled Kyle x Shahida at New York Fashion Week.
2019: Fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles
In 2019, Kyle Richards held a fundraiser for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
2019: Nominated for Reality Star of 2019
In 2019, Kyle Richards was nominated for the "Reality Star of 2019" award at the People's Choice Awards.
December 2020: Tests Positive for COVID-19
In December 2020, it was reported that Kyle Richards tested positive for COVID-19, along with Dorit Kemsley and Kathy Hilton.
August 2021: Filming The Real Housewives of the North Pole
In August 2021, Kyle Richards started filming a christmas film, "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" in Utah.
September 8, 2021: Halloween Kills World Premiere
On September 8, 2021, "Halloween Kills" had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
October 15, 2021: Halloween Kills Theatrical Release
On October 15, 2021, "Halloween Kills" was theatrically released in the United States by Universal Pictures.
October 25, 2021: First Photos of The Real Housewives of the North Pole Released
On October 25, 2021, Entertainment Weekly released first photos of the film "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" starring Kyle Richards.
November 2021: Opens Kyle x Shahida Boutique in Palm Desert
In November 2021, Kyle Richards opened a luxury resort and loungewear boutique Kyle x Shahida in Palm Desert.
November 16, 2021: The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Premiere
On November 16, 2021, "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip", a spin-off featuring various women from "The Real Housewives" franchise, premiered on Peacock, starring Kyle Richards.
December 7, 2021: Returning for Halloween Ends
On December 7, 2021, People magazine announced that Kyle Richards was returning for the upcoming sequel "Halloween Ends" to reprise her role as Lindsey Wallace.
December 9, 2021: The Real Housewives of the North Pole Aired
On December 9, 2021, "The Real Housewives of the North Pole", a christmas film starring Kyle Richards, aired on Peacock.
2021: Appearance in Halloween Kills
In 2021, Kyle Richards reprised her role as Lindsey Wallace in "Halloween Kills".
July 2022: Stopped Drinking Alcohol
In July 2022, Kyle Richards stopped drinking alcohol and began to focus more on fitness and exercising.
2022: Appearance in Halloween Ends
In 2022, Kyle Richards reprised her role as Lindsey Wallace in "Halloween Ends".
2022: Nominated for The Reality TV Star of 2022
In 2022, Kyle Richards was nominated for the second time in the category "The Reality TV Star of 2022" at the People's Choice Awards.
April 3, 2023: Lands Role in The Holiday Exchange
On April 3, 2023, Variety reported that Kyle Richards landed the role of involved mother Lola in the LGBTQ romance film "The Holiday Exchange".
May 2023: Guest Role in How I Met Your Father
In May 2023, Kyle Richards had a guest role as socialite Missy Moritz in the Hulu sitcom "How I Met Your Father".
July 3, 2023: Separation from Mauricio Umansky Reported
On July 3, 2023, People magazine reported that Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky had separated after 27 years of marriage.
December 2023: Discusses Fitness Journey in Us Weekly
In December 2023, Kyle Richards discussed her fitness journey in a cover story for Us Weekly magazine.
January 24, 2024: Beautiful Wedding Released
On January 24, 2024, Kyle Richards played Vivian Hayes in the romantic comedy film "Beautiful Wedding", released in limited theaters.
October 1, 2024: The Holiday Exchange Premieres
On October 1, 2024, "The Holiday Exchange", starring Kyle Richards, premiered on streaming services Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
October 2024: Chosen as Reality Star of the Year by Us Weekly
In October 2024, Kyle Richards was chosen as Reality Star of the Year by Us Weekly magazine, and announced that she is producing new television shows with Reese Witherspoon.
2025: Last Remaining Original Cast Member
As of 2025, Kyle Richards is the last remaining original full-time cast member on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills".
