The reality star and her husband announced their split on Instagram.
Dorit Kemsley and her husband, Paul "PK" Kemsley, have announced their decision to separate after nine years of marriage. The couple, known for their appearances on the hit Bravo show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been a fixture in the public eye since they got together, and their split has taken many by surprise.
"We as a couple have been subject to a lot of speculation about our marriage," the message shared on Instagram began. "We have had our struggles over the last few years and continue to work through them as two people who love each other and share two amazing children together."
The statement continued, "To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children. We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey, With love, Dorit and PK."
Dorit and PK's split comes as Bravo began filming the upcoming season of RHOBH this week.
Dorit and PK's love story began in 2011 when they were introduced by mutual friends. The pair's initial meeting was almost derailed when Dorit turned down PK's first-date invitation due to a work trip to Hong Kong. However, PK's persistence paid off, and they eventually went out, becoming inseparable from that very first night.
The couple's love story blossomed, and they welcomed their son, Jagger, in 2014. Jagger has been a constant presence in Dorit's social media posts, and the family seemed to be thriving. They celebrated their love with a lavish 1920s-themed wedding at New York City's iconic Rainbow Room on March 7, 2015, overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Their family grew even more with the arrival of their daughter, Phoenix, in 2016. Throughout these years, Dorit pursued a career in reality television, joining RHOBH in its seventh season with PK's full support. The couple often displayed their strong and unbreakable bond, and they weathered the storms of the show together.
However, in 2019, the Kemsleys faced controversy and legal challenges related to questions about PK's finances, which took center stage during the ninth season of the show. PK settled two lawsuits that year, and their attorney announced the resolution, saying that the couple was looking forward to moving on without the legal encumbrances of the past few years.
Despite the ups and downs, the couple celebrated their nine-year anniversary earlier this year, with Dorit sharing sentimental Instagram posts, commemorating their journey together.
"happy anniversary baby i love you ♥️," Dorit wrote next to a sentimental selfie.
But the love story that once seemed unbreakable has now come to an end.
The reasons behind Dorit and PK's decision to divorce have yet to be disclosed, leaving fans and followers of the couple in a state of shock.
ET had the exclusive first look at The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 and it focuses on Dorit and PK’s marriage trouble, as Dorit continues to navigate life after the October 2021 robbery at their home.
"You don't understand the severity of the PTSD," she tells PK, who clarifies that there are some areas he understands, and others he finds "obnoxious."
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