Last year, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky went through yet another bout of rumors about their relationship—only they actually seemed to have some validity. The couple was together for roughly 30 years and admittedly went through “a tough year” that they described as the “most challenging one” of their marriage. Currently, the two are officially separated, but Kyle and Mauricio have gone through a lot of drama during the past three decades—so naturally, we’re taking a look back at their relationship timeline. Starting allllllll the way back in...
Circa 1992
Kyle and her first husband Guraish Aldjufrie split after welcoming their daughter, Farrah Brittany.
Circa 1994
Kylie and Mauricio meet and fall in love! If you want to know specifics, Kyle told The Knot, “We actually met in a nightclub called Bar One, which is now Bootsy Bellows. It’s so funny to me because now our kids go there and we’ll say, ‘Well, that’s actually where we met 27 years ago.’ Twenty-seven-plus [years ago]! [Mauricio] thought I was Demi Moore’s sister—and I had actually been told that [before]—so he worked up the courage to come over and say hello, thinking that I was her sister.”
Mauricio ended up proposing by hiding a rose-shaped ring case among a real bouquet while at dinner, and Kyle said yes!
January 20, 1996
Kyle and Mauricio get married! Here’s a brief gathering of their cute anniversary posts (iconic outfits, incoming).
And here’s some pictures of their newlyweds vibes.
FYI, Kyle told The Knot, “The wedding was originally going to be, I believe, in April, and then we moved it up to January so my dress would still fit because I was pregnant.”
June 18, 1996
Kyle and Mauricio welcome their daughter Alexia!
January 18, 2000
Kyle and Mauricio welcome another daughter Sophia!
March 8, 2008
Kyle and Mauricio welcome their youngest daughter, Portia!
Circa October, 2010
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs, and a medium named Allison DuBois predicts the downfall of Kyle and Mauricio’s marriage.
Circa 2013
The first batch of Mauricio cheating rumors gets brought up on RHOBH, and Kyle isn’t thrilled about it being a topic of discussion.
November 9, 2019
Kyle reflects on 26 years together with some cute throwbacks:
February 15, 2020
Kyle opens up about making things work with Mauricio after over two decades of marriage.
“I met my husband at 23 years old and you change a lot during those times,” she tells Us Weekly. “You know, you hit forks in the road—I think they say you change every seven years? I don’t know, I think it’s probably less than that—but you hit a fork in the road and you can either go together on that road or you see things differently and you go on different roads.”
She adds, “We’ve always been on the same page with our goals and our morals and how we want to raise our children and what we want out of life, so that’s made it easier. But, I mean, he was a kid and now he’s a man. I was a kid too and I’m a woman…but we’ve really allowed each other to be ourselves and support each other through that because that’s a big part of it.”
June 21, 2020
Kyle celebrates Mauricio’s 50th!
September 20, 2020
This gets posted on DeuxMoi, and people are quick to assume it’s about Kyle and Mauricio, setting off—you guessed it—another bout of rumors.
October 22, 2020
Kyle opens up about the latest split rumors, telling Us Weekly, “It used to get me so upset when lies were out there about me. I’m gonna get myself so worked up and so emotional. And now, I really just like—oh, my God. I can’t believe it. But this [new] one threw us for a loop. This last one, because we didn’t know [about it], I don’t have a Google Alert or anything either.”
She adds, “We posted a picture in Aspen together and somebody wrote in the comments, ‘I’m so glad to see all the rumors aren’t true.’ And [Mauricio] looked at me and he said, ‘What are they talking [about in] this comment?’ And I was like, ‘I don’t know. Let’s google.’ We were like, ‘What?’ And then, like, a week later, people were texting me [and saying], ‘I hope everything’s okay. I was like, ‘Oh, my God.’”
June 26, 2021
Update: Things are going well!
January 12, 2022
Mauricio celebrates their wedding anniversary with some sweet musings:
February 14, 2022
And then Kyle drops a ton of cute throwbacks to celebrate Valentine’s Day:
June 19, 2022
The vibes continue to be positive through the summer, when Kyle talks about what an amazing father Mauricio is:
Mid-August 2022
RHOBH alum Dana Wilkey posts a theory on Instagram that Dorit Kemsley is having an affair with Mauricio, writing, “The fans can’t stop talking about this! Thoughts?”
Dorit hits back in the comments section, writing, “Is something wrong with you woman? Or are you just so miserable in your life you have nothing better to do? You’re definitely one of the thirstiest people I’ve ever seen, I guess it’s just as simple as that? 🤷🏼♀️ Kyle and Mau are our friends and my kids call them uncle and auntie. Do you think this is ok for my kids to see when it’s a disgusting lie? If this is the only way you can make a buck then so be it but at least have some decency and stop trying to peddle false narratives especially when you know there is ZERO truth behind it and your whole motive is to just hurt people for no reason. It’s sad, pathetic and bound to bite you in the ass inevitably.”
September 21, 2022
Dorit goes on Watch What Happens Live and speaks about the affair rumors, saying, “I mean, what do you think I feel? Honey, listen, when something is so ridiculous, you just kind of discount it. It’s something that sticks a chord only because Mau, PK, Kyle and I, we’re friends together and it is such a nothing and to have someone start those vile rumors, it’s gross.”
January 11, 2023
Mauricio kicks off a tumultuous year with a birthday shout-out to Kyle, calling her his “queen.”
February 14, 2023
He also posts on Valentine’s Day. Things seem fine!
April 11, 2023
Mauricio shuts down mounting divorce speculation on Two Ts in a Pod, saying, “We’re not getting divorced...I mean, it’s so dumb. [There’s] that one stupid story that came out there and then the girls all, you know, decided to talk about it on the Housewives and so now it’s a storyline. So there’s definitely some stories out there, and Kyle and I address it and we’ll take it from there. It is what it is.”
He adds, “They really brought it up to Kyle, which is kind of bitchy and super mean because, particularly the girls, they actually know what’s going on and they know exactly what it’s all about.”
April 19, 2023
After being photographed without her wedding ring, Kyle tells Page Six, “It started all from a stupid picture of me without a ring on. (a) I haven’t been wearing my big diamond ring, because there’s a lot of crime these days and I’m like, ‘I’m not comfortable.’ And (b) I had just come from the gym lifting weights, so I was like, ‘That thing sparked that?’ I don’t know.”
April 22, 2023
Kyle and Mauricio attend the Homeless Not Toothless gala and an insider tells Page Six that Mauricio is “very affectionate” with Kyle.
June 3, 2023
A source tells People that Kyle and Mauricio are done, saying, “Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof. They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”
Kyle and Mauricio then release matching statements, saying, “In regards to the news that came out about us today...Any claims regarding divorcing are untrue. However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously. There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part. Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately. While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative. Thank you for the love and support, Kyle & Mauricio.”
Meanwhile, Medium Allison enters the chat with, “My phone is blowing up from reporters now that Kyle and Mauricio have separated. So, here’s my comment: ‘I don’t wish Kyle ill, I hope she finds what she’s looking for. I guess I’m the only one who ‘saw’ this coming. People kept telling me I was picking up on Camille’s divorce NOT Kyle (Okay, you arm chair psychics can sit down now).’ Mic drop.”
July 4, 2023
Kyle and Mauricio make it clear they’re together and spending time with their kids:
July 8, 2023
Kyle shuts down speculation that she’s in a secret relationship with Morgan Wade, telling photographers (per Page Six), “We are very good friends.” She then confirms that rumors of romance are just that—rumors—and when asked about their matching tattoos, says, “She’s not the only one I have matching tattoos [with].”
July 10, 2023
Page Six reports that despite filming on RHOBH technically wrapping “months ago,” cameras “picked back up” amid Kyle and Mauricio’s drama. As an insider puts it, “This development has rocked the Bravo world. Producers know fans want a glimpse into how Kyle and Mauricio came to this decision.”
July 12, 2023
A source tells Us Weekly that Kyle and Mauricio “almost ended their marriage” but “after the [split] news broke, they decided to give their relationship some more care and are building back up their foundation.”
July 14, 2023
Kyle jokes “Must be the Ozempic 😜🤣” on Mauricio’s recent gym thirst trap.
July 15, 2023
Erika Jayne tells Billboard, “I’m going to let Kyle really explain, but they’re not splitting. They have had a very hard time. They’ve acknowledged that. And I think it’s best that she, throughout this season, tells her own story.”
July 20, 2023
A source tells Entertainment Tonight that “Kyle and Mauricio’s relationship is a work in progress” and that “she is taking things day by day.” As far as the future goes, their kids come first and “they want to keep their family unified no matter what happens.”
July 25, 2023
Kyle opens up about her and Mauricio’s statement during an Amazon Live, saying, “We made a point to say that divorce is not being discussed. It’s weird to have to acknowledge to millions of strangers that you’re having problems. It would be nice to be able to work through issues in your life without everybody kind of watching and weighing in on it, but when that article came out, we didn’t really have the choice, so that’s why we wrote that on our Instagram and posted that.”
She also chats about being spotted without her ring:
August 10, 2023
Mauricio makes it clear he’s very much here for Kyle's music video with Morgan Wade in the comments, ahem:
August 20, 2023
Kyle and Mauricio go on vacation with their entire family (swipe for the group pic):
August 30, 2023
Kyle is put on the spot about where things stand with Mauricio during an Amazon Live and says, “That’s a very loaded question. You know this has been very hard to do, playing out with so many people having eyes on us and being in the public eye. But obviously, we care about each other a lot, you saw, here we are on vacation, and...that’s what I’m going to share."
September 26, 2023
It seems like things are good between Kyle and Mauricio (for now, anyway). Kyle shows out for her “estranged” husband as she cheers him on in the crowd during his first Dancing With the Stars performance:
Per E! News, Kyle also posts on her Instagram Stories to encourage fans to vote for Mauricio so he can stay in the competition. Before his dance, the real estate agent opens up about his participation in the series and notes that it had been a “rough year” for him amid his split with Kyle.
September 28, 2023
Mauricio gives an interview saying, ahem: “We were dealing with our own things, kind of, super quietly and internally, just our own issues. I mean, certainly, we’re not separated. We’re not divorced at this point. We are not any of that stuff."
'Kay, but wait for it:
September 29, 2023
Mauricio backtracks, telling TMZ that he and Kyle ARE separated: “Kyle and I are human beings, okay? We have emotions, we have feelings, we’re going through a really hard time, okay? We are currently separated, we are not talking about divorce, and we’re trying to deal with this stuff internally with ourselves privately.”
October 1, 2023
Days after Mauricio’s statements to TMZ, Kyle is interviewed by a photographer at LAX, who questions her about whether or not she and Mauricio are indeed separated. “We are. We’re separated,” she states before adding, “No more. Just no more. Please.”
Unfortunately, the pap doesn’t respect the reality TV star’s wishes and Kyle then urges, “I’m sick of hearing about it. I’m sure everyone else is sick of hearing about it.”
October 3, 2023
Mauricio opens up about his relationship with his wife amid their separation to People and says, “We’ve been married for 27 years...We’re having a bit of a rough patch.”
The realtor adds that “sometimes life throws you different things” and “you’ve gotta work through it.” “She and I currently are separated, but we are not throwing in the towel. We’re not just saying that to say that. We actually are not yet throwing in the towel.”
He also confesses that he wants the public to know that “it’s very difficult to be in the public eye and have so much inquisition when you’re going through something tough.” Plus, he continues, “My wife is just being looked at so intensely and it’s really not fair. She’s just a person. She’s an amazing human. She’s my best friend and she does not deserve to be so judged of everything she does.”
October 25, 2023
Kyle doesn’t hold back on WWHL when asked about recent pics of Mauricio holding hands with his Dancing With the Stars pro-partner Emma Slater.
“I was taken aback,” she says. “Yes, that was very hard to see. It hurt my feelings. I don’t know if anything has happened yet, but obviously there’s something there. Listen, I love him very much and we are amicable, but that really did hurt me.”
Kyle then confirms that she deleted her supportive Instagram because of the hand-holding pics, but adds, “I also voted for them. Yeah, I did. I have proof that I did too. I even sent the proof to the family chat. I did my votes and I sent the screenshot to the family chat.”
October 26, 2023
Mauricio and Emma put out a whole video, the vibe of which is ~WE’RE JUST FRIENDS WE SWEAR!~
October 31, 2023
A source tells Us Weekly that Kyle and Mauricio “aren’t getting along” and that the “catalyst for the separation” was Mauricio’s wandering eye. The insider also notes that Mauricio and Emma have “a highly flirtatious relationship [and] seem a little too close.”
November 5, 2023
Kyle breaks down in tears while talking about Mauricio at BravoCon, saying, “All I know is we love each other. We still live under the same roof and we both want the best for each other.”
She also uses the word “divorce” for the first time during a red carpet interview:
October 27, 2023
In a new promo for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Dorit Kemsley points out that Kyle and Mauricio have been spending a lot of time apart.
At the same time that the trailer drops, Kyle makes an appearance on Live! With Kelly and Mark and reveals, “It’s been rough. This is uncharted territory for me. It’s been difficult. Fortunately, it was amicable. It’s hard. My main concern is our daughters, who’ve been amazing, my four best friends. It is hard.”
November 4, 2023
Kyle opens up about Mau's hand-holding incident on the Two Ts in a Pod podcast and says, “But listen, we are separated. So we’re allowed to do what we want.” “It’s just, you know, strange to see. I don’t know. We were married almost 28 years. So that’s hard to see,” she adds.
November 23, 2023
Amid the former couple's separation, Kyle and Mauricio reunite for Thanksgiving, per Page Six.
December 20, 2023
Mauricio goes on a trip to Aspen with Brazilian singer Anitta and YouTube star LeLe Pons
But despite the 👀 group shenanigans...
December 25, 2023
Kyle manages to join Mauricio, and the two spend the holidays in Aspen together with their daughters. That! Said!!!! Just two days prior, on December 22, the real estate mogul was spotted with influencer Alexandria Wolfe, whom he is reportedly “getting to know,” according to People.
January 22, 2024
Kyle steps out in Los Angeles while wearing a jacket emblazoned with her (former???) married name, Umansky.
Needless to say, it's probably nothing!!! But that doesn't stop fans from full-on spiraling at the thought of a reconciliation.
March 12, 2024
In a sneak peek at the third installment of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 reunion (via People), Kyle discusses how the continuous rumors over the years about Mauricio cheating began to “chip away” at her.
Apparently, the whispers about the alleged infidelities can even be traced back to season 4. However, regardless of all the rumors, Kyle reveals, “[Mauricio] would say to me, you know, we can't care. We know the truth and you know. Of course, there's always that little voice in my head like, ‘What if this is true?’ People would say these things all the time...”
“Even if they’re not true,” interjects her sister, Kathy Hilton.
During another point, host Andy Cohen asks Kyle, “Did those rumors over the years cause you to chip away at your trust for him?” to which she says the following through tears: “Yes. And they made me feel insecure.”
Btw, in the second part of the reunion, Kathy drops the bombshell that, “[Kyle's] not a compulsive person. She didn't decide this in three months. For sure, I bet she had been thinking—in my feeling—probably in the last three, four years.”
March 24, 2024
Amid the season two premiere of Mauricio's Netflix show, Buying Beverly Hills, the couple's daughter, Alexia Umansky, opens up about the moment her mom first saw the news about the separation go public all the while the family was on a trip to their vacation home in Colorado.
“I first found out about the article, we were paddle boarding with my family in Aspen,” Alexia recalls. “And I see my mom look at her phone, and I see her face shift. And I see my dad come out, and he just had, phone call, text message, phone call, text message.”
During a separate confessional, Mauricio adds the detail that, “Before the news broke, we had really not talked about the issues with the family. We had kind of kept it secret. Not secret, but away from the kids. I can't imagine the moment where you think your parents are divorcing, are separating, and you hear it from somebody else.”
Kyle admits to her now ex-husband that she'd already told their daughters “some stuff” was going on between them, adding, “Not only that, but people can feel when energy is off. Our girls are smart. And it's our bad that we haven't said anything before that properly. Because then it makes them feel like we're hiding something, maybe.”
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April 10, 2024
During an appearance at a benefit for The Women's Cancer Research Fund, Kyle tells E! News that she's “just trying not to think about” her return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. “Because I need a break from all of that. As soon as the reunion finished and wrapped then Buying Beverly Hills started, so I just kept having in my face over and over again. I'm like, 'I just need a break.' Whenever they talk about it, I'm like, 'Too soon, guys!'”
However, the reality TV star—who has yet to officially file for divorce—is happy that the filming of the end of her relationship with Mauricio is behind her: “I feel some relief, absolutely. It was really difficult because when we first started the season, Mauricio and I really didn't know what was going on, where we were going to end up. Obviously, we're in a different place now.”
May 14, 2024
During an appearance on the Bitch Bible podcast, Kyle is asked by host Jackie Schimmel about the reports that Mauricio recently moved from their Encino home to a new place in West Hollywood. “He did,” the reality star confirms before adding, “That was weird. I always knew that when that day came, it would feel strange, you know, very real all of a sudden, and that's exactly what happened.”
“I'm used to having a lot of chaos and stuff going on around in my house, and the day that he moved out was just strange because I came home and I was like, 'Everything's so quiet,'” Kyle notes during the convo.
She also shares that Mauricio had actually moved out while she was out of town, and tells Jackie that it “was the smart thing to do. I even said, 'I don't want to be there to see that.'”
July 1, 2023
A source tells People that Kyle and Mauricio are “working on how to establish their individual lives while remaining connected as a family.” “After being in a routine for decades, they have had a lot to figure out while navigating their new normal. Going through a separation has been challenging enough that no one is rushing to get a divorce,” the insider adds.
The person close to the sitch also notes that the former couple is giving each other “as much love, space and respect as possible” as they move forward post-split.
July 18, 2023
Kyle reportedly removes "wife" from her bio amid Mauricio being spotted kissing a mystery woman in Greece.
Aaaaaand that brings us up to date. Make sure to check back in for more updates as they come!
