
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum made a powerful statement at the cancer fundraiser as she confidently embraced her scars from battle with stage 4 cancer.
- Apr 29, 2025
AceShowbiz - Teddi Mellencamp graced the red carpet on Monday, April 28 at the Women's Cancer Research Fund's annual gala, An Unforgettable Evening, alongside friend and former co-star Kyle Richards. The 43-year-old reality TV alum, who has been candidly sharing her journey through stage 4 cancer, opted to walk the red carpet with a buzz cut, baring the scars from her brain surgery.
Wearing a chic black blazer and pants set accessorized with silver necklaces and earrings, Teddi exuded strength and elegance.
Earlier that day, she took to Instagram to share her pre-event preparations with her 1.2 million followers, reflecting on the challenges and small victories of her health journey.
"It's been 76 days since I went to the ER with unbearable headaches and quickly found out I had multiple stage 4 tumors ‘the size of plums' in my brain and lungs," she captioned. "Melanoma had metastasized there and been there for ‘6 months to a year' and we had no clue."
Despite the physical and emotional toll of surgeries, immunotherapy, and radiation, Teddi's spirit remained unbroken. She posted, "Since that day, I have had multiple surgeries, had rage from the steroids, felt very sick, laughed a ton, ridden horses, loved on my kids and felt great."
Initially, she admitted, viewing her post-surgery scars was heartbreaking, but she now finds peace in the support from her loved ones and fans. "Peace in knowing my story could help somebody save their life," she wrote.
The gala event was a night of solidarity and support, with notable attendees like Olivia Munn, who received the evening's Courage Award for her own battle with cancer. The event was hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings and featured a performance from Little Big Town.
Teddi's estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, also attended the event, showing unwavering support despite their ongoing divorce proceedings, which have been temporarily put on hold.
"No matter what, I will always love Teddi and she's been a big part of my life. And I like taking care of people, it's just what I do," he shared on a recent podcast episode.
Ending her Instagram post on a hopeful note, Teddi shared positive news about her treatment, revealing that as of April 23, her tumors had "shrunk or disappeared."
As she nears the end of her immunotherapy sessions, she remains optimistic about a full recovery. "Hopefully, I am done, and I will be cancer-free," she said, sending love and strength to anyone struggling and reminding everyone to advocate for themselves.