Kyle Richards made a significant change to her Instagram bio by removing her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky’s last name. After 27 years of marriage, the couple separated in July 2023, but they have not yet filed for divorce. While they no longer live together, they have decided that divorce is not an option they are currently exploring. The couple’s breakup was featured on the latest season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, with Richards being vague about the reasons for the split while Umansky openly discussed the challenges they faced in their relationship on his show, Buying Beverly Hills.
Despite Umansky’s efforts to salvage the marriage, Richards seemed to have checked out of the relationship. Umansky expressed his desire to kiss Richards, only to be rejected, and he felt that she was no longer in love with him the way she used to be. The couple attempted couples’ counseling in an effort to work on their marriage, but unfortunately, it did not lead to a resolution. Umansky expressed his sadness over the situation, acknowledging that the lack of love from Richards was a painful realization for him.
Following their separation, Umansky moved out of their shared home and into his own condo. Despite this physical separation, he still visits their home when Richards is out of town. The decision to live separately was partly due to their hectic travel schedules, which prevented them from staying under one roof. Additionally, they have both been busy with work commitments, as Richards is involved in various projects such as acting, writing, and producing, while Umansky is focused on his real estate company, The Agency, which is featured on his TV show.
The couple’s decision not to file for divorce at this time was influenced by financial considerations, as Richards has a significant stake in The Agency. Umansky’s candid revelations about their marriage on his show contrast with Richards’ more guarded statements on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Despite their differing perspectives on the breakup, both Richards and Umansky are navigating the challenges of their separation in their own ways. Umansky’s commitment to fighting for their relationship highlights the emotional toll that their split has taken on him, while Richards’ decision to remove Umansky’s last name from her Instagram bio reflects her desire to establish her individual identity outside of their marriage.
