“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky issued joint statements on social media Monday night, saying reports “regarding us divorcing are untrue.”
“In regards to the news that came out about us today… Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue. However, yes, we have had a rough year,” they wrote in his-and-hers posts shared on Instagram.
“The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously.”
Earlier in the day, a source told People magazine, “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.”
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Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky deny divorce claims on social media. (Cindy Ord)
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“There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part,” they continued. “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.”
Both turned comments off on their posts and signed off with gratitude, saying, “Thank you for the love and support.”
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star has been married to The Agency real estate tycoon since 1996.
The “Halloween” franchise star joined the show at its inception in 2010, and viewers have watched her build new homes, new businesses and a new life as a successful producer and actress.
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Richards’ career in Hollywood began at an early age, when she worked as a child actress on “Little House on the Prairie,” “The Car” and “The Watcher in the Woods.” She also starred in the ’80s sitcom, “Down to Earth,” and appeared in more than a dozen episodes of the TV medical drama, “ER.”
Kathy’s daughter, Paris Hilton, announced she welcomed a son via surrogate with her husband, Carter Reum, earlier this year.
Umansky has since built a global real estate business, The Agency, and boasts millions of sales annually.