Reality television star Kyle Richards and her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky have staged a frosty family reunion in Aspen, Colorado, during the festive season, just weeks after a public spat over his new romantic life.
A Chilly Christmas Gathering
In the days leading up to Christmas, the 56-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills icon met with her 55-year-old ex for holiday shopping and a family gathering. Despite the seasonal cheer, eyewitnesses reported the atmosphere between the former couple appeared notably tense and distant.
The pair, who ended their 27-year marriage in October 2023, were joined for the Aspen outing by their three daughters—Alexia, 29, Sophia, 25, and Portia, 17—as well as Richards' eldest daughter, 36-year-old Farrah Aldujufrie, from her first marriage. The family was later seen walking their dog together, with Richards and Umansky maintaining a wide gap between them during the stroll.
Underlying Tensions and Public Spats
This awkward holiday meet-up comes directly on the heels of Richards publicly calling out the real estate mogul for his conduct post-split. She recently criticised Umansky for not being "discreet" and for "parading" his dates with younger women in public.
The tension reportedly spilled over into their previous family holiday, Thanksgiving, after the family learned about Umansky's romantic liaisons. One date, a 34-year-old television personality, made headlines after photographs showed them in a public display of affection in Los Angeles.
In a pointed remark on RHOBH, Richards made a confessional statement highlighting their differing approaches: "Yes, I have dated since Mo and I have been separated, but I can also be private and discreet unlike Mo. We don't need to see that side of each other. Our kids don't need to see it."
Moving Forward Separately
Despite the palpable frostiness in Aspen, the ex-couple has consistently stated their commitment to co-parenting amicably for the sake of their children. Both have been rumoured to be seeing other people in the two years since their separation became public.
Richards has never confirmed longstanding speculation about a romance with country singer Morgan Wade. Meanwhile, recent episodes of the hit Bravo show have featured candid conversations between the exes, including Umansky joking about being in his "ho era."
While their family gathering in the snowy ski town presented a united front for their daughters, the wide distance kept between Richards and Umansky speaks volumes about the complex and ongoing navigation of their life after a 27-year marriage.
