Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais.Photo: Getty Images (2)
During an appearance on Bravo’sWatch What Happens LivewithAndy Cohenthis week, Cohen read a question from a fan, asking Beauvais if she and herThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillscostarKathy Hiltonare closer than Hilton and her half-sister Richards.
“Absolutely,” Beauvais, 55, replied.
But on Friday, Richards, 53, addressed Beauvais' remarks, claiming that they “hurt my feelings.”
“What Garcelle said last night onWatch What Happens Livereally hurt my feelings. I was shocked,” Richards said.
From left: Kim Richards, Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards.Michael Tran/FilmMagic
She added that when she heard the comment, she was cooking a pre-Passover dinner for her in-laws.
“It really hurt my feelings,” she explained. “This is someone who’s known my sister for two seasons on a reality show. Kathy was barely even on last season ‘cause she was busy with[daughter] Paris’ wedding. [Beauvais] is comparing knowing someone from a reality show for a couple of seasons to a lifetime of being sisters.”
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Added Richards: “Regardless of if Kathy and I are having an issue right now or not, I just thought that was really hurtful. I like Garcelle and we’re fine but that really took me back. It ruined my whole night.”
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Hilton, 63, has previously opened up aboutthe rift between her and Richards, telling PEOPLE last June that she “never” considered joining theRHOBHcast until her half-sister convinced her to do the show.
“I never would have thought I’d say yes to this,” Hilton explained. “I stopped watching it after the first season. My sister Kyle and I had our ups and downs so it was nothing that I wanted to watch. But Kyle convinced me to do it. And I was flattered. I thought it would be an opportunity for us to spend time together. I really missed her.”
Hilton — who shares Paris, 41, Nicky, 38, Barron, 32, and Conrad, 28, with husband Rick — didn’t specify what caused the issues, but said that things “piled up and piled up … and what fans think and what other people think, they’ve got it so wrong.”
But ultimately, “family is family,” said Hilton. “It takes time, but it feels so good to be where we are now. And I’ve really appreciated this time.”
In fact, Hilton said she hopes her mended relationship with Richards will provide comfort — and perhaps inspiration — for other families.
source: people.com
