This article will answer every question you have about Kyle Richards. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about her.
- What does Kyle do for a living?
- Who are Kyle’s parents and siblings?
- What are Kyle’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Kyle married or does she have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
- Does Kyle have any children?
- Where is Kyle now?
- How tall is Kyle?
- How much money does Kyle earn?
- What is Kyle’s net worth?
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Who is Kyle Richards?
Kyle Richards Umansky (birthname Kyle Egan Richards) is an American famous actress, socialite, and television personality. She began her career as a child actress appearing in a recurring role on Little House on the Praire and in several adventure and horror films. These include; Tobe Hooper’s Eaten Alive (1976), The Car (1977), and Walt Disney’s The Watcher In The Woods (1980). As well as portraying Lindsey Wallace in John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) and later Halloween Kills (2021) and its sequel, Halloween Ends (2022).
Since 2010, she has appeared as a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and as of 2022, she is the last remaining original cast member on the show. Next, she was a contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice (also known as The Celebrity Apprentice 8) in 2017, where she played for the charity Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
How Old Is Kyle Richards?
She is 53 years old as of September 2022, having been born on January 11, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Kyle shares her birthdate with celebrities such as; Alyssa McKay, Cody Simpson, QCP, Justin Kroma, Rebal D, and many more.
Kyle Richards Family
Who are Kyle Richards’s Parents?
She was born to Ken Richards (Father, born in 1917, but died in April 1998). And Kathleen Richards (Mother, born in 1938, but died in March 2002). Her parents separated in 1972 and her mother remarried twice
Does Kyle Richards have Siblings?
She has two siblings. An elder half-sister by the name Kim Richards (born on September 19, 1964) is an American actress, socialite, and television personality. And an elder sister by the name Kathy Hilton (born on March 13, 1959) is an American socialite, fashion designer, and television personality. Moreover, she has three paternal half-siblings from her father’s first marriage.
Kyle Richards Education
She received her high school education at Central Union High School. After high school, she attended Imperial Valley College and UCLA.
Kyle Richards Marital Status
She is married to the love of her life, Mauricio Umansky (born on June 25, 1970) founder and CEO of The Agency. They married on January 20, 1996. However, she was previously married to Guraish Aldjufrie (born on September 21, 1964) an Indonesian businessman. They married in 1988 but divorced in 1992.
Kyle Richards Kids
She has four kids. One kid with her ex-husband Guraish, a daughter by the name of Farrah Brittany Aldjufrie (born on October 31, 1988). And three kids with her husband Mauricio, three daughters by the name Alexia Simone Umansky (born on June 18, 1996), Sophia Kyle Umansky (born on January 18, 2000), and Portia Umansky (born on March 1, 2008).
Kylie Richards Career
A Film and Television Career
In 1974, she began her acting career by portraying Julia in the television series Police Woman. She then appeared as Alicia Sanderson Edwards in 18 episodes of NBC’s Western historical drama television series Little House on the Prairie. Her sister Kim was also an actress who appeared in an episode of Little House on the Prairie. The two sisters went on to play on-screen sisters in 1977 the thriller film The Car. Through the 1970s, Kyle appeared on several; television series such as Flying High, Vega$, Fantasy Island, Time Express, and Carter Country. In 1978, she portrayed Lindsey Wallace alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the slasher film Halloween. She then went on to appear in the supernatural horror film, The Watcher in the Woods in 1980.
Her subsequent roles included Nurse Dori Kerns in 21 episodes of NBC’s medical drama series ER (1998 to 2006) and Lisa, a supporting character in the comedy film National Lampoon’s Pledge This! (2006). In 2011, she played in Lifetime’s television film Deadly Sibling Rivalry as Tricia. Whereas in 2014 she played Housewife Heather in the comedy film The Hungover Games. Moreover, she has had guest roles in several television shows including; C.S.I., 7th Heaven, City Guys, Beverly Hills, 90210, Love Boat: The Next Wave, and CHiPs.Since 2010, she has appeared as a main cast member on Bravo’s reality show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She along with other Real Housewives franchise cast members, Vicki Gunvalson, Ramona Singer, Caroline Manzo, and NeNe Leakes graced the magazine cover of The Hollywood Reporter.
Career Continuation
Because of her exemplary performance in films, she was nominated for the “Reality Star of 2019” award at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards. In addition to her film and television career, she portrayed modeling agent Casey McGraw in 2013 in three episodes of NBC’s soap opera Days of Our Lives. She then appeared as a contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice in 2017 and earned $25,000 for her charity of choice, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. In 2018, she co-executive produced Paramount Network’s comedy television series American Woman. It was confirmed on August 30, 2019, that Kyle is reprising the role of Lindsey Wallace the role she originated in the original 1978 film, Halloween Kills.
Following a year’s delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween Kills had its world premiere on September 8, 2021, at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. And the film was theatrically released in the United States by Universal Pictures on October 15, 2021. Next, she starred in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. This is a spin-off featuring various women from The Real Housewives franchise. That premiered on streaming service Peacock on November 16, 2021. That same year in August, she started filming a Christmas film. The Real Housewives of the North Pole in Utah, is set to air in December on Peacock. People magazine announced on December 7, 2021. That Kyle is returning for the upcoming sequel Halloween Ends to reprise her role as Lindsey Wallace.
A Career in Fashion and Other Ventures
In addition to her film and television work. She launched a clothing line for the shopping network HSN on February 25, 2014. On September 8, 2019, she and Shahida Clayton debuted their clothing collection titled Kyle x Shahida at New York Fashion Week. Furthermore, Kyle is the owner of Kyle by Alene Too. This is a chain of boutiques in The Hamptons and New York City. In 2012, her boutique in Beverly Hills opened and closed in 2018. With plans to re-open the store in a new location. She went on to open a luxury resort and loungewear boutique Kyle x Shahida in November 2021, in Palm Desert. On December 27, 2011, her memoir titled Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All was published by HarperOne.
Philanthropy
With her husband, Kyle is listed on the “First Families” of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Which means they have donated $100,000 or more to the hospital. In 2013 and 2019, she held fundraisers for the CHLA which were featured on Real Housewives.
Kyle Richards Height and Measurements
Adding up to her well-curved and beautiful body, she stands at a height of 5ft 2inches (1.57m) and a weight of 55kg (121lbs).
Kyle Richards Salary and Net Worth
She has a salary of $270,000 per season and a net worth of $100 million.
