Kyle Richards Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Kyle Richards’ net worth?

With a net worth of $100 million, Kyle Richards is an American actress and reality television personality best known for her role in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Her wealth is significantly attributed to her marriage to Mauricio Umansky, a highly successful real estate executive. Each year, Mauricio sells over $150 million in real estate and has achieved a staggering total of $5 billion in sales throughout his career. He is the current CEO of The Agency, a prominent real estate firm.

Early Life

Kyle Richards was born on January 11th, 1969, in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Shortly after her birth, her parents separated, and by the time Richards was three, their divorce was finalized. Coming from a wealthy family with significant connections, she has siblings including Kim Richards and her half-sister Kathy Hilton, the mother of the famous socialites Paris and Nicky Hilton.

Career as a Child Actor

Beginning her acting career at the age of five, Kyle Richards landed a recurring role in the iconic TV series Little House on the Prairie just a year later, appearing in 19 episodes over the next seven years. At the same time, her sister Kim was also securing roles as a child actress, and they starred together as on-screen sisters in the 1977 thriller The Car. Throughout the 1970s, Kyle appeared in several other television shows such as Flying High, Fantasy Island, and Time Express. One of her prominent film appearances in that decade was as Lindsey Wallace in Halloween, a 1978 horror film that played a significant role in establishing the slasher genre, a project she collaborated on with Jamie Lee Curtis. This accomplishment was followed by her leading role in the 1980 film The Watcher in the Woods.

Subsequent Acting Career

As an adult, Kyle Richards continued to experience success with a variety of acting roles. She took on a minor recurring part in the medical drama ER, participating in 19 episodes, and also secured supporting roles in films like National Lampoon’s Pledge This!, Deadly Sibling Rivalry, and The Hungover Games. Her television credits extend to shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, 7th Heaven, Love Boat: The Next Wave, CHiPs, and Days of Our Lives, among others. In 2019, it was revealed that Kyle would reprise her role in the Halloween reboot, Halloween Kills. Additionally, she made an appearance in a music video by Lady Gaga.

Throughout her career, while Kyle Richards showcased her acting talents effectively, she also became known for her appearances as herself in multiple prominent television shows. Since 2010, she has been a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, earning a nomination for “Reality Star of 2019” at the People’s Choice Awards for her performance in that year. In 2020, Kyle

Richards stands as the sole remaining original cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and it has been reported that she earns $270,000 for each season.

In addition to her role in the aforementioned show, Kyle Richards has participated in several other reality TV series, such as The New Celebrity Apprentice, where she finished in 12th place. Furthermore, she has featured as Paris Hilton’s aunt in various episodes of The Simple Life. She has also made appearances in Keeping Up With The Kardashians and Vanderpump Rules.

Moreover, she served as a producer for the comedy series American Woman, which was loosely inspired by her experiences growing up in Hollywood during the 1970s. She held the title of co-executive producer.

Personal Life

Kyle Richards’ journey into marriage began in 1988 when she tied the knot with Guraish Aldjufrie, whom she met in Indonesia at the age of 18. Their marriage was prompted by her pregnancy with their daughter, Farrah. However, the union was short-lived, culminating in a divorce by 1992, though she took on the responsibility of raising Farrah.

In 1994, she met Mauricio Umansky, her next husband. Born in Mexico, Mauricio became a prominent figure in the Los Angeles real estate market, operating a successful agency known for dealing in high-value properties. The couple wed in 1996, with Kyle converting to Judaism in adherence to Mauricio’s faith. Together, they have three daughters and currently reside in Encino, Los Angeles.

Rumors of separation began circulating in July 2023; initially, the couple denied these claims, but it was later confirmed that they were indeed pursuing a divorce, reportedly without a prenuptial agreement in place.

Real Estate

In 2011, the couple acquired a mansion in LA’s Bel-Air neighborhood for $3 million, which became the primary residence featured during their filming for “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” They listed this property for sale in 2017 and ultimately accepted an offer of $6.5 million in January 2022.

Further expanding their portfolio, Kyle and Mauricio purchased a home in Encino, California, in October 2017 for $8.2 million. Additionally, they acquired a property in La Quinta, California, in 2014 for $2.35 million.

The Richards-Umansky family also bought a vacation abode in Aspen in 2019 for $4.2 million, which hit the market in June 2022 for $9.75 million and eventually sold for $7.75 million. Shortly after, in August, they invested in another house in Aspen valued at approximately $13.6 million to accommodate their growing family.

Philanthropy

Kyle Richards and her husband have been acknowledged as significant contributors to the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, having collectively donated over $100,000 to the institution throughout their lives. In addition to this, Kyle generously contributed her winnings of $25,000 from The New Celebrity Apprentice to the same hospital. She also organized a fundraising event for the hospital during one of the episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Business

Ventures

Kyle Richards has pursued various business ventures alongside her acting career. In 2014, she introduced her clothing line via HSN, a shopping network, which made its debut at New York Fashion Week in 2019. At one time, she owned a number of boutiques named “Kyle by Alene Too” in multiple cities. However, by 2015, these stores were shuttered, with only one location in Beverly Hills remaining. This last store also ceased operations in 2018. In November 2021, she launched the upscale resort and loungewear boutique “Kyle x Shahida” in Palm Desert.

As an author, Kyle Richards published her book in 2011 titled Life is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All. This memoir serves as a self-help guide, offering insights on relationships, family, health, and more.

Awards

Kyle Richards received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films in 1982 for her performance in The Watcher in the Woods. Additionally, she garnered three nominations for a Young Artist Award. In 2019, she was nominated for the Favorite Reality TV Star award at the People’s Choice Awards for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and three years later, she was recognized as the Reality Star of 2022. Moreover, in 2022, she received a nomination at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for Most Frightened Performance for her role in Halloween Kills.