Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards basically stood by child actress/sister Kim throughout season 2 of Bravo’s reality show in hopes that no one would notice her sister’s substance abuse problems. Of course, that wasn’t the case and it looked like Kim was on a downward spiral the entire season.
The loyal younger sister who has a loving family life with her four daughters and husband Mauricio, opened up to Parade.com about her rollercoaster relationship with sister Kim, the cast’s painful second season, and whether she’ll return for another season.
Here are some highlights:
On her relationship with her sister Kim, who checked into rehab in December for alcohol addiction…
“I’m very happy to say that my relationship with Kim today is in the best place it’s been in many years. We are having fun together and we’re able to laugh and just be real sisters again.”
On watching their tumultuous relationship play out on the small screen…
“For so long, people didn’t know what was going on with her and what her issues were and I was holding everything in. I had a lot of anger for many years towards Kim about her issues. Watching the show, I realized that the way I was interacting with Kim and the way I was dealing with that situation with her wasn’t getting me anywhere. Even though the comments I made were hurtful during the Season 1 finale, that’s how I was feeling in the back of the limo that night. I was very angry, but I couldn’t explain to the world why and how because I didn’t want to reveal family secrets. But I sat back and said ‘Ok, I can still learn from this.’ Obviously, the way I was handling my relationship with Kim wasn’t healthy, so there were some changes to be made.”
On returning for a third season…
“Since Bravo has not announced a third season yet, we’re all just taking the time to think if it’s something we want to do because of what we’ve all been through. Yes, there are some good things that come with it, but it’s a big price to pay being on a show like this. It’s something you really have to think long and hard about. I’ll have to sit down with my family and make it a family decision. There was more drama than we needed this year.”
On the bond she shares with her castmates…
“It’s hard to explain. There was some rumor saying that we weren’t really friends and it was all made up, but none of us would ever agree to pretend we were friends. We do spend birthdays and holidays together and go trick-or-treating with our kids on Halloween. We also visit each other’s homes without cameras around. Yes, we have fights and disagreements, but we cry and make up just like normal people.”
Find out more from the very candid Kyle including the secret to having a successful marriage in Beverly Hills and why she’s decided not to have nannies, stylists, or chefs like many of her co-stars.
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