History of Kyle Richards in Timeline

Kyle Richards is an American actress, socialite, and television personality best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She has been a main cast member since 2010. Notably, she is the only remaining original full-time cast member on the show, and also the longest-running consecutive housewife in the Real Housewives franchise.

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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 and Guraish Aldjufrie welcomed their daughter, Farrah Brittany.

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1990: Separation from Guraish Aldjufrie

In 1990, Kyle Richards separated from her first husband, Guraish Aldjufrie.

1992: Divorce from Guraish Aldjufrie

In 1992, Kyle Richards divorced her first husband, Guraish Aldjufrie, two years after they separated.

1994: Meeting Mauricio Umansky

In 1994, Kyle Richards met Mauricio Umansky, who would become her second husband. He was working as a real estate agent in Los Angeles at the time.

January 20, 1996: Marriage to Mauricio Umansky

On January 20, 1996, Kyle Richards married Mauricio Umansky. At the time, Richards was four months pregnant.

June 18, 1996: Birth of daughter Alexia Simone

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

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January 18, 2000: Birth of daughter Sophia Kylie

On January 18, 2000, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky welcomed their daughter, Sophia Kylie.

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March 1, 2008: Birth of daughter Portia

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

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December 2017: Home Burglarized

In December 2017, Kyle Richards's family home in Encino, Los Angeles, was burglarized while the family was vacationing in Aspen, Colorado. 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. Richards described the series as a "love letter" to her mom, with Kathleen portrayed by actress Alicia Silverstone.

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2019: Sharing Anorexia Battle

In 2019, Kyle Richards shared her journey with disordered eating for the first time after Amelia Gray Hamlin was open about her own struggles.

December 2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis

In December 2020, Kyle Richards tested positive for COVID-19 while filming for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Filming for season 11 of the series was temporarily suspended.

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July 2021: Hospitalized After Bee Sting

In July 2021, Kyle Richards was rushed to the hospital after accidentally walking into a bee hive and being stung multiple times. 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 then partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Shea's celebration of life ceremony.

July 2022: Stopped Drinking Alcohol

In July 2022, Kyle Richards stopped drinking alcohol and began to focus more on fitness and exercising, stating it was "no longer serving [her] physically, mentally, or spiritually."

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. Although they denied plans for divorce, they admitted to a difficult period in their marriage.

December 2023: Featured in Us Weekly Magazine

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

2025: Celebrated Over Three Years of Sobriety

In 2025, Kyle Richards celebrated over three years of sobriety, maintaining her sobriety since 2022.

2025: Referencing a romantic relationship

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

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