Why is ‘RHOBH’ star Crystal Kung Minkoff exiting the show? The franchise’s ‘first Asian-American’ announces her departure
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Crystal Kung Minkoff announced on Instagram that she won't be returning to 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' for its upcoming 14th season.
In her video post on Monday, April 15, the reality star expressed mixed emotions about the decision.
"I just wanted to share the news that I will not be coming back to film season 14 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It's very bittersweet," Kung Minkoff, 41, said. "Never did I think I would have been asked to do the show in a million years, let alone film it for three seasons. Every single year I was asked back, it was a blessing. It was an honor."
Reflecting on her role as the first Asian American on the show, Kung Minkoff acknowledged the weight it carried.
Crystal Kung Minkoff is currently married to renowned filmmaker Rob Minkoff.
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Crystal Kung Minkoff details her struggle with ‘eating disorder’ to fellow ‘RHOBH’ cast mates
'RHOBH's Crystal Kung Minkoff opened up about her past struggle with bulimia during an event at Kyle Richards' election night party.
"I'm a recovering bulimic," she shared with the group. "And I say recovering because I don't know what it's like to be any other thing."
Kung Minkoff revealed that her battle with disordered eating began at the age of 11 but emphasized that it's now "under control" and not something she deals with daily.
Reflecting on the origins of her struggle, Kung Minkoff mentioned watching a video about eating disorders in school, which, despite its negative message, provided her with tools that contributed to her bulimia.
She admitted that her bulimia was most severe towards the end of high school and during her college years, a period during which she managed to conceal it from her parents.
‘RHOBH’ star Crystal Kung Minkoff opens up to Andy Cohen about the 'hundreds of messages a day' racist hate she receives online
Crystal Minkoff bravely addressed the online harassment she endured after joining 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' as the first Asian American cast member.
In a candid moment during a reunion episode of season 11, Kung Minkoff shared with her fellow castmates and Bravo host Andy Cohen the disturbing racist abuse she faced from viewers. She recounted receiving "hundreds of messages a day" filled with hateful attacks targeting her ethnicity.
"It was eye-opening for me to realize that many people out there have never seen an Asian person on TV, integrated, in a mixed marriage, with mixed kids," she reflects. Despite the "negativity" she faced, Kung Minkoff also expresses gratitude for the support she received from her fans following her RHOBH debut in 2021.
‘RHOBH’ star Crystal Kung Minkoff reveals her house got ‘broken into’ while she and her family were on vacation in Japan
'RHOBH's Crystal Kung Minkoff recently shared a harrowing experience that unfolded while she was vacationing abroad with her family.
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live show, the reality star recounted how four intruders attempted to break into her home just two weeks ago, after she had disclosed her absence on social media. Crystal, 41, was in Japan for spring break with her husband, Rob Minkoff, and their children Max, 11, and Zoe, 8.
“They tried to break in and my housesitters, my friends, had to deal with it face-to-face,” Crystal explained, recounting the terrifying incident. Fortunately, they managed to fend off the intruders, and no one was harmed.
Crystal expressed empathy for her shaken friend who had confronted the intruders and emphasized the need for heightened security measures moving forward.
