Kyle Richards Opens Up About Personal Journey and Addresses Rumors

Kyle Richards, a prominent figure on the reality television show ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ recently spoke candidly about personal revelations and ongoing rumors surrounding her. In an exclusive interview with E! News, Richards addressed her evolving understanding of her sexuality, a topic she previously touched upon during the Bravo series’ season 13 reunion.

Speaking to the outlet, Richards expressed the relief she felt when finally confronting these aspects of her identity. «It actually felt good for me to be honest about that, and it isn’t something that I’ve never thought about or questioned in my life until this last couple of years,» she explained. Richards emphasized the complexity of her experiences and asked for patience from those around her, expressing, «Can you just give me time to figure things out? I’m learning things about myself.»

In addition to personal revelations, Richards’ journey includes her emphasis on sobriety and wellness, particularly after her separation from Mauricio Umansky in 2023. However, her friendship with country singer Morgan Wade has fueled tabloid speculation, compounding the challenges she faced. «There were so many rumors in the tabloids that I wanted to address with my daughters, who are my best friends,» Richards stated. She further explained her desire to remain a strong role model, balanced with honesty about her life’s complexities.

Richards, who is the mother to four daughters, Farrah, Alexia, Sophia, and Portia, recounted the supportive response she received after discussing these issues with her family. «I had to say to them, ‘This is something that I have been confronted with now, so I want you to know that because it’s out there,'» she recounted, noting that the rumors encouraged her introspection.

Addressing speculations linking her to Wade, Richards clarified that her exploration is a personal journey distinct from any dating rumors. «I can only speak to myself, I’m not here to speak about anyone else’s sexual orientation,» she noted, highlighting the broader self-discovery prompted by recent events and reflecting on her upbringing versus her current understanding.

«Whether that’s getting a tattoo at my age or whatever, my sexual orientation,» Richards, at 55, continued, «it’s okay. Which is why I wanted to have that conversation with my daughters too, because that’s not how I was raised at all. I want my daughters to always be comfortable being whoever they are and know that they’re loved and supported no matter what.»

Fans can watch Kyle Richards’ journey continue as ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ premieres on November 19 at 8 p.m. on Bravo. Both E! and Bravo are part of the NBCUniversal family.