Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opted to attend political event instead of spending his wife's birthday with their family while she flew to Milan for a solo appearance at the fashion week.
- September 22, 2024
AceShowbiz - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. still wears his wedding ring in a recent public outing amid a scandal that rocked his marriage to actress Cheryl Hines. His wedding band was noticable on his finger as he attended an event for former President Donald Trump in Las Vegas.
The event, which took place at the Robert. E "Bob" Price Recreation Center and was part of the "Team Trump's Reclaim America Tour," saw Kennedy sitting with former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard. During his speech, 70-year-old RFK Jr. lamented that the Democratic Party he once knew "no longer exists" and shared his interpretation of "Make America Great Again."
However, this public showing wasn't just about politics. It came amid swirling rumors of a sexting scandal between RFK Jr. and Olivia Nuzzi, a political reporter for New York magazine. According to sources, their relationship began after Nuzzi published a profile on Kennedy in November 2023.
Rumor has it, Nuzzi was obsessed with Kennedy and aggressively pursued him despite being "blocked continually." However, Kennedy's past itself is checkered with infidelities. He was previously married to Mary Richardson, who tragically died by suicide in 2012. Richardson had found a red journal purportedly detailing Kennedy's numerous affairs, which have only added to the public's skepticism about his behavior.
The affair is said to have caused substantial tension in Kennedy's marriage to actress "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Cheryl Hines. Contrary to her husband's show of commitment, Hines was seen without her wedding ring during a vacation in Italy.
She had traveled to Milan for Fashion Week and celebrated her 59th birthday with her daughter from her first marriage and Kennedy's daughter. Paparazzi snapped pictures of Hines donning a different, daintier gold band, adding to suspicions about the state of her marriage.
A source close to Hines suggested to Page Six that the actress is "likely fuming" over the affair allegations and would be "shocked if Cheryl stays" in the marriage. While Hines has not yet made a public statement regarding the alleged affair, observers can't help but notice the changes in both her demeanor and choice of jewelry.
New York magazine also took action in response to the affair allegations, placing Nuzzi on leave to allow for a thorough third-party review. They emphasized that this relationship breached their "standards around conflicts of interest and disclosures."
With a marriage seemingly on the rocks and public reputations at stake, RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines are navigating through turbulent times. Whether the allegations will lead to a permanent split or reconciliation remains uncertain, but both parties are certainly feeling the heat of public scrutiny.