Kathy Hiltonis no stranger to the stress of sitting onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillscouch and in a recent interview,the businesswoman admitted that reunion days can be overwhelming, even when she’s not at the center of the drama.
Hilton joinedRHOBHin Season 11 (2021) as a friend of the housewives, only to return in the same capacity a year later. Though she confirmed her departure in June 2023, Hilton made asurprise appearance during the Season 13 reunionin 2024 and officially resumed her “friend” role for the current Season 14. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Hilton went on to describe the atmosphere of a reunion episodeshoot day as “pretty intense” once tensions among the cast begin to simmer. Here’s what she exactly had to say:
“It is a very, very big day, and it’s very, very stressful. Even if you are not part of the drama, just what’s going on, it’s pretty intense”
Despite not always being directly entangled in on-camera conflicts, Hilton has repeatedly underscored the emotional toll reunions can take and has revealed that simply witnessing the unfolding tensions is enough to cause anxiety. This especially makes sense as her family has played a major role inRHOBH’s arc overall. Her sisters,Kyle Richards,andKim Richards,were original cast members, withKyle remaining a principal star since the show’s 2010 debutand all that has been lately going on for her after her split from estranged husbandMauricio Umansky.
Latest Intel About Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s Estranged Relationship
Dorit Kemsleyrecently weighed in on Richards and Umansky’s estranged relationship in a way that may surprise most fans. During the August 16, 2025, episode ofWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Kemsley revealed that she hasn’t ruled out a potential reconciliation for the longtime couple.“I think there are crazier things that have happened,”Kemsley said.“I don’t think it’s a hard no.”This comes after fans saw Richards’ reaction and intention to begin moving on after seeing apicture of her estranged husband kissing another woman.
Richards, on the other hand, has made it clear that she and Umansky are more focused on determining the next steps in their split rather than planning a reunion. After the pair announced their separation in the summer of 2023, Richards admitted they avoided some difficult talks, including the possibility of divorce.“Neither one of us wanted to be the one to say, ‘OK. We’re not going to be together and let’s start figuring everything out,’”she explained onThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillsAfter Show. “We’ve made it easy for each other to not have to do that by just avoiding everything.”
So as the mom of three continues to navigate her new normal, it’s clear that she’s trying to embrace clarity over fear. “I need time to figure out where I’m at, I’m happy that I’m in a place whereI can at least say, ‘OK, we should have these conversations.’ They’re not easy to have, butdecisions need to be made,” she acknowledged. So while Kemsley sees a potential for Richards and Umansky to find their way back together, Richards’ words aren’t really suggest the same. For now, she’s prioritizing honest dialogue and taking their relationship shift day by day.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Tuesdays at 8 PM EST on Bravo. All the previous seasons and new episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.
