Exes Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Share Awkward Cheek Kiss Outside Beverly Hills Hotspot
Picture this: you’re at your kid’s birthday bash in Beverly Hills, and your ex sidles up for a kiss on the cheek that makes you do a double take. That’s exactly what went down June 20 when Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky met up outside Cipriani for daughter Alexia’s 29th birthday. Paparazzi caught the moment they wrapped each other in a quick hug-and-smooch combo—an embrace so stiff you could practically hear the cringe through your screen.
The footage shows Kyle exchanging warm goodbyes with her other pals and kiddos ahead of Mauricio’s arrival. He slides in, wraps his arms around her, and pecks her cheek. Kyle barely cracks a smile, while Mauricio seems to think this is a totally normal ex etiquette move. Then they move on, as if to say, “We cool, right?” But the awkward energy is real. TMZ’s exclusive video and additional snaps from People confirm their civil yet oddly detached vibe. It’s clear these two have mastered the art of polite post-split cordiality—even if they both look like they’d rather be anywhere else.
Remember, these reality-TV OGs first announced their shocking split over Fourth of July weekend 2023 via People. Since then, Mauricio’s been spotted getting flirty with a mystery blonde in May (TMZ caught that, too), while Kyle’s name keeps popping up in fan threads about Morgan Wade rumors despite her firm denials. Their social circles have gotten a serious shakeup, but at least Alexia’s milestone brought them back under one awning—albeit briefly.
Kyle’s wearing cool-girl confidence, pairing a sleek ensemble with her trademark effortless glam. Mauricio, dapper as ever, looks like he’s got his own agenda—maybe testing the ex waters or just being the supportive dad. Either way, the two exes continue navigating co-parenting with the precision of seasoned reality stars: public enough to keep cameras rolling, private enough to avoid a full-blown blowout.
If you thought your family reunions were tense, spare a thought for this Beverly Hills goodbye tour. Anyway, that’s the vibe. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine
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