Dorit Kemsley, known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley, after a year of separation.
The couple, who announced their split in May 2024, have been living apart for some time, with Dorit now taking the formal step of ending their marriage.
Details of the Divorce Filing
The 48-year-old reality star filed for divorce on Friday in Los Angeles County, requesting sole legal and physical custody of their two children, Jagger (11) and Phoenix (9). She has also asked for spousal support.
According to sources, the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement when they married in March 2015.
Dorit’s legal team is headed by Samantha Spector, a high-profile attorney who has represented Amber Heard in her divorce from Johnny Depp and Jenna Dewan in her split from Channing Tatum.
Public Displays of Affection Amid Tension
The divorce filing comes just one day after PK, 57, was seen in Beverly Hills sharing an intimate kiss with Shana Wall, a former girlfriend of Ryan Seacrest.
The public display of affection between PK and Shana caught the attention of onlookers as they appeared completely engrossed in each other.
Meanwhile, Dorit has also been in the spotlight for her own flirtatious behavior.
Earlier this month, she left a playful comment on a shirtless photo of The Traitors winner Dylan Efron, which sparked a lighthearted exchange between the two.
Despite the flirty interaction, Efron, best known as Zac Efron’s younger brother, is still happily in a relationship with his high school sweetheart, Courtney King.
The Kemsleys’ Troubled Relationship Timeline
Dorit and PK’s relationship, once seen as the picture of glamour on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been under the microscope for years.
When Dorit first joined the show in 2016, she and PK seemed inseparable, often projecting a picture-perfect image.
At the time, Dorit was adamant that nothing could shake their bond, despite the scrutiny they faced in the public eye.
However, by 2022, cracks began to show. Rumors started circulating, and at BravoCon that year, co-star Erika Girardi predicted that Dorit and PK would soon split.
While the couple tried to deflect the rumors throughout 2023, they eventually confirmed the split in May 2024, releasing a joint statement on Instagram Stories.
The statement explained that despite their challenges, they had made the mutual decision to take some time apart and prioritize their children.
Dorit’s Candid Response to the Breakup
In the days following the announcement, Dorit offered a more personal take on the situation in the comments of a now-deleted Instagram post.
When a fan questioned their apparent closeness despite the breakup, Dorit responded bluntly: “We were. S— happens. It’s called life—try it sometime. One day at a time.”
This divorce marks the end of a turbulent period for the Kemsleys, and fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will be eagerly watching how this unfolds on-screen in future seasons.
With the tension between the couple, it’s clear that their personal drama is far from over.