Photo:John Nacion/Getty; JC Olivera/WireImageBethenny Frankelis praisingKyle RichardsandMauricio Umanskyamidtheir separation.The Real Housewives of New York Cityalum came to the longtime pair’s defense on TikTok Tuesday, saying it’s an “accomplishment"their marriage lasted as long as it did.“Kyle and Mauricio have been together three decades. Kyle was in between auditions while I was slinging chopped salads. [Her eldest daughter]Farrahwas 4 years old and Mauricio was working in the garment industry,” said Frankel, 52. “That was many lives ago. They have raised four beautiful children.“Frankel noted that while “relationships are hard in any situation,” Richards, 54, and Umansky, 53, still “had a remarkable relationship, a partnership, a family.““They have traveled the world and what an accomplishment to be together that long regardless of what they decide to do with their lives now,” she continued.Calling out speculation for the reason for their split, Frankel said to “just break it down to something scandalous is really cheap.“Frankel continued, “I think it’s honestly so admirable and something to be respected and cherished that a couple would be together for three decades. So I’m Team Kyle and Mauricio together, apart and happy or whatever they choose to do with their beautiful family.“Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesPEOPLE confirmed on Monday that Richards and Umansky were separated after 27 years of marriage.“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof,” a source close to the pair told PEOPLE. “They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.“Richards and Umansky — who met at a nightclub in 1994 and wed in 1996 — share daughtersAlexia, 27, Sophia, 23 and Portia, 15. TheHalloween Endsactress also has daughter Farrah Brittany, 34, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.Despite calling it quits, Richards and Umansky reunited alongside their kids tocelebrate the Fourth of Julyas a family. TheBuying Beverly Hillsstar shared photos from the occasion onInstagramwith the caption: “Happy Independence Day. Hope everyone is having a great day :) 🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸"Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.No return date has been set for season 13 ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which just wrapped filming. Seasons 1–12 can be streamed in full on Peacock.

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Bethenny Frankel Raves About ‘Accomplishment’ of Kyle Richards, Mauricio Umansky Lasting ‘Decades’ Before Split

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Bethenny Frankelis praisingKyle RichardsandMauricio Umanskyamidtheir separation.The Real Housewives of New York Cityalum came to the longtime pair’s defense on TikTok Tuesday, saying it’s an “accomplishment"their marriage lasted as long as it did.“Kyle and Mauricio have been together three decades. Kyle was in between auditions while I was slinging chopped salads. [Her eldest daughter]Farrahwas 4 years old and Mauricio was working in the garment industry,” said Frankel, 52. “That was many lives ago. They have raised four beautiful children.“Frankel noted that while “relationships are hard in any situation,” Richards, 54, and Umansky, 53, still “had a remarkable relationship, a partnership, a family.““They have traveled the world and what an accomplishment to be together that long regardless of what they decide to do with their lives now,” she continued.Calling out speculation for the reason for their split, Frankel said to “just break it down to something scandalous is really cheap.“Frankel continued, “I think it’s honestly so admirable and something to be respected and cherished that a couple would be together for three decades. So I’m Team Kyle and Mauricio together, apart and happy or whatever they choose to do with their beautiful family.“Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesPEOPLE confirmed on Monday that Richards and Umansky were separated after 27 years of marriage.“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof,” a source close to the pair told PEOPLE. “They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.“Richards and Umansky — who met at a nightclub in 1994 and wed in 1996 — share daughtersAlexia, 27, Sophia, 23 and Portia, 15. TheHalloween Endsactress also has daughter Farrah Brittany, 34, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.Despite calling it quits, Richards and Umansky reunited alongside their kids tocelebrate the Fourth of Julyas a family. TheBuying Beverly Hillsstar shared photos from the occasion onInstagramwith the caption: “Happy Independence Day. Hope everyone is having a great day :) 🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸"Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.No return date has been set for season 13 ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which just wrapped filming. Seasons 1–12 can be streamed in full on Peacock.

Bethenny Frankelis praisingKyle RichardsandMauricio Umanskyamidtheir separation.

The Real Housewives of New York Cityalum came to the longtime pair’s defense on TikTok Tuesday, saying it’s an “accomplishment"their marriage lasted as long as it did.

“Kyle and Mauricio have been together three decades. Kyle was in between auditions while I was slinging chopped salads. [Her eldest daughter]Farrahwas 4 years old and Mauricio was working in the garment industry,” said Frankel, 52. “That was many lives ago. They have raised four beautiful children.”

Frankel noted that while “relationships are hard in any situation,” Richards, 54, and Umansky, 53, still “had a remarkable relationship, a partnership, a family.”

“They have traveled the world and what an accomplishment to be together that long regardless of what they decide to do with their lives now,” she continued.

Calling out speculation for the reason for their split, Frankel said to “just break it down to something scandalous is really cheap.”

Frankel continued, “I think it’s honestly so admirable and something to be respected and cherished that a couple would be together for three decades. So I’m Team Kyle and Mauricio together, apart and happy or whatever they choose to do with their beautiful family.”

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Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards attend Bravo’s Premiere Party For “The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills” Season 9

PEOPLE confirmed on Monday that Richards and Umansky were separated after 27 years of marriage.

“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof,” a source close to the pair told PEOPLE. “They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”

Richards and Umansky — who met at a nightclub in 1994 and wed in 1996 — share daughtersAlexia, 27, Sophia, 23 and Portia, 15. TheHalloween Endsactress also has daughter Farrah Brittany, 34, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.

Despite calling it quits, Richards and Umansky reunited alongside their kids tocelebrate the Fourth of Julyas a family. TheBuying Beverly Hillsstar shared photos from the occasion onInstagramwith the caption: “Happy Independence Day. Hope everyone is having a great day :) 🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

No return date has been set for season 13 ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which just wrapped filming. Seasons 1–12 can be streamed in full on Peacock.

source: people.com