RHOBH star Kyle Richards celebrates sobriety journey milestone

Kyle Richards celebrated a major milestone in her sobriety journey on Monday with a grateful Instagram post.

‘This past week marked 4 years since I gave up alcohol,’ the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star, 57, wrote. ‘I didn’t think I’d be here 4 years later sharing that I still haven’t drank. But I’m happy and proud that I can say that.’

Richard – who recently revealed she’s going to be a grandmother – also delved into her reasons for the life-changing decision, which she made in the summer of 2022.

‘I wanted to look and feel better during a time where I didn’t feel my best both physically or mentally & didn’t feel like I could afford any bad days,’ Richards said. ‘People loved when I drank. I was fun!

‘That meant people didn’t love when I stopped,’ she added. ‘But I didn’t let that deter me.’

The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Richards for comment but has not yet received a response. 

Kyle Richards, 57, celebrated a major milestone in her sobriety journey on Monday with a grateful Instagram post marking four years since she last touched alcohol

The Los Angeles native said that she was quick to learn ‘that the people who had an issue with my choice were more concerned about how it made them feel about themselves.’

Richards said that an unexpected benefit of giving up alcohol was a calmness she had ‘in spite of going through very challenging times,’ as her sobriety dovetailed with her 2023 parting with ex-husband Mauricio Umansky after 27 years of marriage.

The reality star said she believes that ‘something shifts in you even if you aren’t a big drinker.

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‘Things that would normally make me feel anxious, I now faced with an unfamiliar calmness. Looking healthier was just a bonus. For me, it’s been all upside,’ she wrote.

Richards also opened up about the complicated dynamics around navigating personal relationships with people who continued to drink.

‘If it’s something you’re considering don’t be discouraged by people that want you to drink for their entertainment,’ she said. ‘Even well meaning friends,’ she advised. ‘I have plenty of friends who have no desire to give up alcohol. I totally respect that and they respect me.’

She said that she kept her focus on ‘how good’ she felt by not drinking, rather ‘than having fun for a few hours at a party followed by “alcohol doom” the next day.’

Richards said that in social situations, she has instead consumed non-alcoholic incarnations of sparkling wine and beer. 

Richards said that an unexpected benefit of giving up alcohol was a calmness she had ‘in spite of going through very challenging times.’ Pictured in 2026 in LA 

The Bravo star, pictured last year in Las Vegas, said the decision to abandon drinking has ‘been all upside’ for her over the past four years 

Richards was lauded by many of her peers and followers in the comment section of the post, including Bravo’s Andy Cohen, who posted a series of clapping emojis

The reality star said the subsтιтutions help limit ‘questions about why you’re not drinking and makes you feel like you’re not missing out.’

Richards was lauded by many of her peers and followers in the comments section, including Bravo’s Andy Cohen, who posted a series of clapping emojis.

Her friend Teddi Mellencamp posted a heart emoji, saying, ‘[Love] you,’ while The Millionaire Matchmaker’s Patti Stanger said, ‘Best feeling ever!’

One follower wrote, ‘I love this so much! You have inspired so many people to give up alcohol. I’m at 2.5 years and truly don’t miss it at all!’

Another congratulated Richards on the four-year milestone, saying, ‘You should be so proud! And thank you for sharing this, hopefully it will help some other people feel less self conscious about giving it a go!’