PARTING WITH PK
Who is Dorit Kemsley’s estranged husband, Paul?
Dorit previously said the duo were still going strong during the season 13 reunion of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
REAL Housewives of Beverly Hills Dorit Kemsley and her estranged husband, Paul "PK" Kemsley were known for their life of luxury, but it seems like they'll be divvying up their assets in the near future.
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the duo announced they were separating after nine years of marriage, adding that they were taking some time apart to reevaluate their relationship.
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Who is Paul 'PK' Kemsley?
Paul "PK" Kemsley is an English businessman.
He was born on August 17, 1967, in Stanmore, Middlesex, England.
He is best known as a property developer and former Vice Chairman of the Premier League football club, Tottenham Hotspur.
He was also chairman of the revived New York Cosmos.
PK has made frequent appearances on RHOBH as the husband of fashion designer Dorit Kemsley.
He was previously married to Loretta Gold, with whom he had three children with.
The couple moved to America in the mid-2000s, but eventually divorced, with Gold and their three children moving back to London in 2012.
PK married his now-estranged wife, Dorit Lemel, on March 7, 2015, in New York City.
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The couple have two children together, daughter Phoenix and son Jagger Kemsley.
What is Paul Kemsley's net worth?
The pair is reportedly worth $50 million, according to .
PK is a successful real estate developer and celebrity manager outside of the show, with clients like soccer player Pele and singer Boy George.
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Dorit makes her money from RHOB, where she's been a main cast member since the show's seventh season.
She also added to her income with her swimwear brand, Beverly Beach by Dorit.
Still, the former couple aren't without their money woes, and reportedly owe more than $1 million in unpaid taxes.
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How did Dorit and Paul Kemsley meet?
The couple first met in 2011 at a restaurant in New York City.
"Well, we met and we didn’t really have our first official date for a couple of months," shared Dorit with Daily Dish in September 2020.
"We had a few things in common, so we went out as a group. And in that time it was a very clear — it was a lot of banter between him and I."
"But [the chemistry] was very clear, very apparent. And then when we went on our first date in New York City, he took me to see Jersey Boys, which he had seen six times by then..."
"And I think when he saw that I was just like dancing around and enjoying it so much, I think for him he thought, 'OK, this is definitely my kind of girl.'"
"And for me, I mean he’s just the more lovable fool, he cracks me up," continued Dorit.
Still, despite their appearances on RHOBH, where the duo were a long-time fan-favorite couple, Dorit and PK announced that they were parting ways on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
The couple previously denied rumors back in October 2023 and February 2020 that they were spending time apart.
The former couple revealed the status of their relationship on their respective Instagrams.
“We as a couple have been subject to a lot of speculation about our marriage," the former couple wrote.
"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."
“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."
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"We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey," the statement ended.
"With love, Dorit and PK," the estranged couple signed off.
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