Dorit Kemsley and her husband Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley separate after nine years of marriage.
‘We, as a couple, have been the subject of a lot of speculation about our marriage. We’ve had our struggles over the past few years and we continue to overcome them as two people who love each other and share two amazing children.
‘To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children, we have made the difficult and mutual decision to take some time apart and re-evaluate our relationship while prioritizing our children.
‘We appreciate your love and support as we continue to do the necessary work along this journey. Love, Dorit and PK.’
Dorit Kemsley and husband Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley separate after nine years of marriage; in the photo last year
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star, 47, announced that she and Paul, 56, will be taking “some time” to “reevaluate” their relationship in a statement posted to her Instagram on Thursday.
Dorit and PK have been married since 2015 and share two children: son Jagger, 10, and daughter Phoenix, eight.
Dorit and PK have been married since 2015 and share two children: Jagger, 10, and Phoenix, eight. PK also shares children Daniel, Atlanta, and Tatum with his first wife, Loretta Gold.
The duo had already responded to accusations of separation and celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Instagram in March.
Dorit uploaded a sweet post on Instagram with the caption: ‘happy anniversary baby.’ I love you.’
The English businessman posted a similar tribute on his own account, captioning it: “I’m here, I see you, I love you, happy 9th anniversary and thank you.”
The reality star opened up about her marital problems with PK over the past two years in part two of the RHOBH season 13 reunion.
During last season, Dorit opened up about how PK’s travels and her PTSD from the 2021 home invasion have negatively affected their marriage.
“After we wrapped (filming), things got progressively worse,” he shared. “And he and I were probably in the worst place ever.”
‘PK drank a lot and is a drinker. I just think it’s very difficult to have lucid conversations when he drinks so much, so he stopped drinking,” he revealed.
The duo had already responded to accusations of separation and celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Instagram in March.
Dorit added that she and PK are “better than ever” now that he’s given up alcohol. “That was a very pivotal moment, so things are (knock on wood) as good as they can be,” she continued.
Dorit said that at the time of filming, PK had been sober for “49 days.” She also shared that PK once stayed in a hotel, but denied that the two ever lived ‘separate lives’ as previously reported.
In January, PK called the “elements” of his wife Dorit’s PTSD from the home invasion “disgusting,” saying he had become “harder and meaner over the years.”
Dorit said that one of her favorite things about PK used to be “how he could let things go so easily,” but stated that “over the last few years, he’s definitely gotten tougher on me, a little mean at times.”
She said: ‘In a marriage, these are the moments that really test your relationship. “In this particular bad time where I need PK, and it’s not the other way around, it’s coming up way short.”
In January, PK called the “elements” of his wife Dorit’s PTSD from the home invasion “disgusting,” saying he had become “harder and meaner over the years.”
In October 2023, Dorit and PK denied claims that their nine-year marriage was over after it was reported that they had been “living separate lives for about two months after she ended it” according to In contact.
The couple responded to the claims, saying that although they have had some “difficult years,” they “have not broken up.”
It was previously reported that PK has been living in a hotel in Beverly Hills and is said to be “heartbroken” over the split, according to a source who spoke to the publication.
“She’s been telling people she fell in love with him, but they’ve agreed to keep it a secret for now so it doesn’t affect the show,” the source added.
In October 2023, Dorit and PK denied claims that their nine-year marriage was over after it was reported that they had been “living separate lives for about two months after she ended it” according to In Touch.
“We have had some challenging years, which we will openly discuss on the upcoming season of RHOBH,” the couple’s statement to In Touch began.
‘We remain committed to resolving these issues as a united couple for our family. We have not separated nor do we intend to do so.’
“Rather, we are focused on healing, making changes and doing the things that many couples have to do at some point in their marriage.”
‘We would be grateful for everyone’s understanding. We are doing everything we can to focus on the best interests of our family, rather than wasting our time dealing with rumors and rumors that are not true.’
She admitted that she wanted her husband to “comfort” her more if she was suffering “an episode.”
The couple’s marriage has also faced scrutiny from their RHOBH peers.
During Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in 2022, Erika Jayne was asked which ‘Bravolebrity relationship’ she thought was ‘headed to Splitsville.’
“Dorit and PK,” Erika responded.
During the marriage, PK was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The arrest occurred on November 23, 2021. A source close to Kemsley told DailyMail.com at the time that PK was driving home alone after having a glass of wine with dinner and believed he was sober enough to drive.
In 2022, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office confirmed to TMZ that the case had been dismissed due to “insufficient evidence.”