Why Kyle Richards Felt "Weird" Being in Public With Mauricio Umansky Before Separation

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards got candid about feeling pressure to put on a brave face amid rumors about her marriage troubles with Mauricio Umansky.

By Brett Malec Jan 18, 2024 2:00 AMTags
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Kyle Richards is feeling the pressure.

While attending a charity gala with estranged husband Mauricio Umansky on the Jan. 17 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle got candid about how being in the public eye affected her amid rumors about her marriage troubles.

"I feel like every time I go to one of these events, there's a lot of whispering and watching Mauricio and me," she admitted in a confessional, "which feels really strange. They're analyzing every more or hand gesture. It's very weird."

The pair's outing, which took place in April, was just three months before they announced that they were separating after 27 years of marriage.

One of their many issues was Mauricio's busy work schedule. During the episode, Kyle admitted she was hurt that the real estate agent didn't attend the celebration of life she held for her late best friend Lorene Shea the week prior.

"Would it have meant something to me if all of a sudden he showed up at the event for Lorene?" the Halloween Ends actress posed in another confessional. "Of course it would have. He was close with her also."

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Through The Years

Kyle then decided to get back at Mauricio by springing the season 13 cast trip to Barcelona on him unexpectedly.

"It's a little taste of his own medicine to be honest," the 55-year-old explained, "because there are many times where all of a sudden he's like, 'Oh, I'm off to Portugal. I'm leaving for Chicago.' I don't really get a heads up. So, oops."

In addition to not spending time together, Kyle previously revealed how Mauricio's social media behavior contributed to the problems in their relationship.

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"Liking people's photos, following people—you don't do that," she shared on RHOBH's Jan. 10 episode. "Mo gets a lots of DMs from women. They don't care that he's married. And they're always the aggressor. It just makes you realize there's a lot of f--king a--holes out there."

See Kyle and Mauricio's marriage troubles continue to worsen when The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Bravo. 

Keep reading to look back at Kyle and Mauricio's family in happier times.

That's Amore

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky enjoy an Italian family vacation in August 2023 with daughters Farrah, Alexia, Sophia and Portia.

Yacht Life

The group glams up for a fabulous boat ride in Italy.

Cowboy Couture

The group attends the June 2023 Aspen wedding of Kyle's niece Whitney White.

Pajama Party

Ever the festive family, Kyle and her four daughters match on Christmas in red PJs.

Happy Father's Day 

"Happy Father's Day @mumansky18," Kyle wrote in June 2023, "so grateful that our girls have such an incredible Dad."

Feeling the Love

The reality star added, " Leading them with love and instilling in them to be adventurous and live life to the fullest. Always there for them and not knowing how to say "no" They would definitely agree you get the best Dad award."

Like Father, Like Daughter

Kyle shared a throback pic of Portia and Mauricio flashes adorable smiles.

National Daughters Day

"Luckiest Mom on earth #nationaldaughtersday," Kyle wrote in September 2023. "Love my girls."

Famous Family

The brood poses with other notable members of their extended family, including the Hiltons and Kim Richards' daughters.

Sin City Getaway

The brood lives it up in Las Vegas.

Happy Holidays

"Merry Christmas to you and yours," the reality star shared in December 2022.

Glam Guy

Mauricio enjoys a spa treatment from his youngest.

Capitol Cuties

The fam tours some Washington, D.C. monuments.

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