Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.Photo:Paul Archuleta/Getty; Jesse Grant/GettyDorit KemsleyandKyle Richardscan count on each other no matter what. And now, after enduring rough periods in theirrespective marriages, they have sought each other’s support more than ever before.“As far as Kyle and I going through issues in our marriage at the same time, which is rather bizarre, we have been very supportive to one another,” Kemsley tells PEOPLE, sharing how the twoReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstars regularly “see one another” and “go out for dinner.”“She’s a very supportive friend and I’m a very supportive friend,” the Bravolebrity, 47, continues. “She lives close to me, so it’s been nice to have her.”Though the circumstances are “not nice,” Kemsley admits that it’s been great to have a “friend that can understand and that you can lean on and talk to. That’s been really nice.“Dorit Kemsley and Kyle Richards.David Crotty/gettyLast week, Kemsley and her husbandPaul “PK” Kemsleyshut down rumorsthey were separated and living in two different residences.The couple told PEOPLE in a statement that their marriage of eight years remains intact, though they’ve “had some challenging years,” which they “openly discuss” in season 13 of the Bravo series.Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty"We remain committed to working through these issues as a united couple for our family,” the Kemsleys said. “We have not separated nor are we planning to do so. Rather, we are focused on healing, making changes and doing the things that many couples have to do at some point in their marriage.“The pair went on to ask for support from viewers. “We would be grateful for everyone’s understanding,” their statement said. “We are doing what we can to focus on the best interests of our family, as opposed to spending our time contending with rumors and hearsay that are not true.“Their note was signed, “Love, Dorit and PK.“In the season 13 premiere ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley confronted her costarErika Girardifor claiming she and PK would be heading for “splitsville” at last year’s BravoCon.“To see you behave like that was deeply hurtful,” she told Girardi. “What you said about PK and I was mean-spirited.“Apologizing and explaining why she did it, Girardi said that she was asked “a shady question” and then “gave a shady answer,” adding that she was simply putting on a show.“Dorit, is your marriage strong?” Girardi said, to which Dorit responded, “My marriage is very strong.“Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jesse Grant/GettyAside from the Kemsleys own marital issues, Richards and husbandMauricio Umanskyseparated in July after27 years of marriage. A source close to the pair told PEOPLE at the time that “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.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.Photo:Paul Archuleta/Getty; Jesse Grant/Getty
Paul Archuleta/Getty; Jesse Grant/Getty
Dorit KemsleyandKyle Richardscan count on each other no matter what. And now, after enduring rough periods in theirrespective marriages, they have sought each other’s support more than ever before.“As far as Kyle and I going through issues in our marriage at the same time, which is rather bizarre, we have been very supportive to one another,” Kemsley tells PEOPLE, sharing how the twoReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstars regularly “see one another” and “go out for dinner.”“She’s a very supportive friend and I’m a very supportive friend,” the Bravolebrity, 47, continues. “She lives close to me, so it’s been nice to have her.”Though the circumstances are “not nice,” Kemsley admits that it’s been great to have a “friend that can understand and that you can lean on and talk to. That’s been really nice.“Dorit Kemsley and Kyle Richards.David Crotty/gettyLast week, Kemsley and her husbandPaul “PK” Kemsleyshut down rumorsthey were separated and living in two different residences.The couple told PEOPLE in a statement that their marriage of eight years remains intact, though they’ve “had some challenging years,” which they “openly discuss” in season 13 of the Bravo series.Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty"We remain committed to working through these issues as a united couple for our family,” the Kemsleys said. “We have not separated nor are we planning to do so. Rather, we are focused on healing, making changes and doing the things that many couples have to do at some point in their marriage.“The pair went on to ask for support from viewers. “We would be grateful for everyone’s understanding,” their statement said. “We are doing what we can to focus on the best interests of our family, as opposed to spending our time contending with rumors and hearsay that are not true.“Their note was signed, “Love, Dorit and PK.“In the season 13 premiere ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley confronted her costarErika Girardifor claiming she and PK would be heading for “splitsville” at last year’s BravoCon.“To see you behave like that was deeply hurtful,” she told Girardi. “What you said about PK and I was mean-spirited.“Apologizing and explaining why she did it, Girardi said that she was asked “a shady question” and then “gave a shady answer,” adding that she was simply putting on a show.“Dorit, is your marriage strong?” Girardi said, to which Dorit responded, “My marriage is very strong.“Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jesse Grant/GettyAside from the Kemsleys own marital issues, Richards and husbandMauricio Umanskyseparated in July after27 years of marriage. A source close to the pair told PEOPLE at the time that “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.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Dorit KemsleyandKyle Richardscan count on each other no matter what. And now, after enduring rough periods in theirrespective marriages, they have sought each other’s support more than ever before.
“As far as Kyle and I going through issues in our marriage at the same time, which is rather bizarre, we have been very supportive to one another,” Kemsley tells PEOPLE, sharing how the twoReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstars regularly “see one another” and “go out for dinner.”
“She’s a very supportive friend and I’m a very supportive friend,” the Bravolebrity, 47, continues. “She lives close to me, so it’s been nice to have her.”
Though the circumstances are “not nice,” Kemsley admits that it’s been great to have a “friend that can understand and that you can lean on and talk to. That’s been really nice.”
Dorit Kemsley and Kyle Richards.David Crotty/getty
Last week, Kemsley and her husbandPaul “PK” Kemsleyshut down rumorsthey were separated and living in two different residences.
The couple told PEOPLE in a statement that their marriage of eight years remains intact, though they’ve “had some challenging years,” which they “openly discuss” in season 13 of the Bravo series.
Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
“We remain committed to working through these issues as a united couple for our family,” the Kemsleys said. “We have not separated nor are we planning to do so. Rather, we are focused on healing, making changes and doing the things that many couples have to do at some point in their marriage.”
The pair went on to ask for support from viewers. “We would be grateful for everyone’s understanding,” their statement said. “We are doing what we can to focus on the best interests of our family, as opposed to spending our time contending with rumors and hearsay that are not true.”
Their note was signed, “Love, Dorit and PK.”
In the season 13 premiere ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley confronted her costarErika Girardifor claiming she and PK would be heading for “splitsville” at last year’s BravoCon.
“To see you behave like that was deeply hurtful,” she told Girardi. “What you said about PK and I was mean-spirited.”
Apologizing and explaining why she did it, Girardi said that she was asked “a shady question” and then “gave a shady answer,” adding that she was simply putting on a show.
“Dorit, is your marriage strong?” Girardi said, to which Dorit responded, “My marriage is very strong.”
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jesse Grant/Getty
Jesse Grant/Getty
Aside from the Kemsleys own marital issues, Richards and husbandMauricio Umanskyseparated in July after27 years of marriage. A source close to the pair told PEOPLE at the time that “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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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
