Kathy Hilton made a grand entrance into reality TV when she joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11. Her tenure brought a mix of family entanglements and on-screen tensions with her sister, Kyle Richards, and co-stars Lisa Rinna and Erika Jayne. RHOBH season 12 witnessed an emotionally charged Aspen trip that strained Kathy and Kyle’s relationship, leading to a fallout. As the show aired their conflicts, the aftermath lingered, casting doubts on Kyle’s attendance at Kathy’s daughter Paris Hilton’s wedding. The drama unfolded and encapsulated the intricacies of familial bonds against the backdrop of Beverly Hills, leaving observers wondering if Kathy would return next season.
Following the season, Kathy made headlines by departing RHOBH, rumored due to negotiations over compensation. Speculations arose that she sought a higher paycheck. Adding fuel to the fire, Kathy publicly stated her reluctance to rejoin the show unless producers ousted co-stars Lisa and Erika from the cast. Since her exit, Kathy’s life took a different turn as she embraced grandmotherhood and embarked on filming Paris in Love season 2 with daughters Paris and Nicky Hilton. Kathy also maintained ties with former castmates by sharing dinners and engaging in neighborly activities.
She’s Embracing Grandparenthood & Filming “Paris in Love”
The Paris in Love season 2 trailer debuted on YouTube and illustrated Paris’ seismic revelation: she welcomed a baby via surrogate, a secret meticulously guarded until the perfect moment. The trailer offers a peek into this undercover saga, capturing the heartwarming encounter between Paris and Kathy. In a casual tone, Paris unveils the surprise to her unsuspecting mother, presenting the bundled infant, Phoenix, as Kathy’s grandson. The emotional intensity crescendos as Kathy, overwhelmed with joy and disbelief, succumbs to tears, documenting a touching and relatable moment between a mother and her newfound grandchild, encapsulating the raw essence of familial love and surprise.
Paris in Love premieres on Peacock, November 30, 2023.
Dining with Her Neighbors Sutton Stracke & Jennifer Tilly
On Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, RHOBH cast member Sutton Stracke addressed her friendship with Kathy, steering clear of the rift between Kathy and Kyle. Sutton linked closely to both sisters and shared insights into her current rapport with Kathy, affirming Kathy’s well-being and packed schedule without delving into show-related discussions during their catch-ups. Notably, Kathy joined Sutton and Jennifer Tilly for a recent lunch outing following Jennifer’s appearance on the RHOBH season 13 premiere. Sutton’s comments reflect a separate, solid bond with Kathy, showcasing their ability to maintain a friendship without choosing sides and a conscious avoidance of the show’s dynamics in their interactions.
Weighing-In On Her Sister Kyle Richards’ Marriage
Rumors continue to swirl around why Kyle and Mauricio split. The buzz escalated when Kyle’s sister, Kathy, seemingly hinted at the situation through an Instagram Story, as reported by People. Kathy quoted “The Law of Attraction,” which suggests positive thoughts bring positive results into a person’s life, while negative thoughts bring similar outcomes. Kathy’s message about the power of silence added fuel to the assumptions. Kyle and Mauricio have been living separately, and while under the same roof, they maintain an amicable relationship.
Kathy Hilton Returned For RHOBH Season 14
After being away for two seasons after her fallout with sister Kyle, Kathy has returned to RHOBH season 14 as a friend of the cast again. The return wasn’t much of a shock as Kyle and Kathy became friendly again following Kyle’s separation from her husband. Fans were excited to see Kathy return, as well as she was a well-known fan favorite during her tenure on the show. Her role in season 14 is a lot more low-key than her last seasons, but Kathy is still bringing the laughs. She’s also showing her new mended relationship with her sister.
Kathy and Kyle have been through a lot both on and off RHOBH. The crux of their family feud stems from Kyle’s now-estranged husband, Mauricio, as he and the Hiltons haven’t had the best relationship since he left their real estate firm. Nonetheless, Kathy and Kyle have worked on their relationship and are now in the best place they’ve been in a while. So far, Kathy has had a huge part in season 14, mainly staying out of the drama this time around. Kyle is feuding with several cast members and Kathy seems to be supporting Kyle throughout.
Hopefully, this return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 as a friend means Kathy will remain a cast member for the foreseeable future. Kathy has been an important figure since she joined the show and viewers want her to stay. Now that she and Kyle are good, Kathy may return for season 15 too.
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Sources: YouTube, Bravo, Kathy Hilton/Instagram, People