Reality TV star Kyle Richards has officially updated her social media presence to reflect her new reality. The *Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* personality recently explained why she removed the word “wife” from her Instagram bio, a move that followed estranged husband Mauricio Umansky being photographed with another woman in Mykonos in July 2024. For Richards, the public display was the final push she needed to make a change.
A Breaking Point Sparked by Photos
The decision to alter her online identity was not one Kyle Richards took lightly. For a long time, she held onto the title of “wife,” but seeing photos of Umansky with Nikita Kahn changed her perspective completely. The images served as a clear sign that the dynamic of their separation had shifted.
“I am not going to be sitting here having ‘wife’ on my Instagram bio with him running around with people. Why would I?” Richards stated during a recent episode of RHOBH.
She admitted that in the past, the thought of removing “wife” or her married name felt difficult. But the picture changed that for me,” she confessed, marking a significant emotional turning point in their public split.
Umansky had Already Changed His Bio
Interestingly, Richards revealed that Umansky had already scrubbed any mention of his marital status from his own social media profile. This discovery only strengthened her resolve to do the same.
She explained to her sister, Kathy Hilton, that her estranged husband had made a similar change first. “He took ‘husband and father’ off his bio and just put ‘CEO of The Agency,’” she said.
Seeing that made her feel foolish for keeping “wife” on her own page. “Why am I going to have that on there still after seeing that? I feel stupid,” she added. The couple, who married in 1996, have been separated since the summer of 2023.
A New Bio for a New Beginning
Richards’ new Instagram bio is a clear declaration of her moving forward and focusing on her individual identity. She is no longer defining herself by her marital status to Umansky.
Her updated bio now highlights her various personal and professional roles:
- Mom
- Actor
- Author
- Producer
- Animal lover
Speaking on the *RHOBH After Show*, she acknowledged the public scrutiny that would follow. “I knew that in me doing that people would talk about it… it’s actually a bigger step because it’s also letting people know I am also moving on.”
Moving on in the Public Eye
While Richards made it clear she didn’t want to know the identity of the woman Umansky was with, she did admit the situation was hurtful. She revealed that Umansky sent her an apology via text, but she felt he should have been more careful given their long history and public profile.
The separation has continued to play out under a microscope. Below is a brief timeline of recent key events.
| Date | Event |
| Summer 2023 | Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky announce their separation. |
| July 2024 | Umansky is photographed with Nikita Kahn in Mykonos. |
| Post-July 2024 | Richards removes “wife” from her Instagram bio. |
| December 2024 | Umansky is seen with another woman, Klaudia K, in Aspen. |
While Umansky has been seen with several women, Richards has been linked to country singer Morgan Wade, though she maintains they are just close friends. Her bio change is more than a social media update; it’s a statement that she is ready to write her next chapter.
