REAL-LIFE ROBBERY
Was Dorit Kemsley robbed?
The RHOBH star opened up about suffering from PTSD and trauma following her 2021 home invasion
DORIT Kemsley was sleeping on October 27, 2021, when armed men reportedly broke into her home.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was at home with her two kids when the men broke into her Encino Hills mansion in Los Angeles, taking off with designer purses, jewelry, and other luxury goods.
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Was Dorit Kemsley robbed?
According to reports, Dorit Kemsley was robbed at gunpoint in her Encino Hills home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
The Bravo star told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live in May 2022 that no arrests had been made in the robbery.
Kemsley was reportedly sleeping when two men entered her bedroom.
She awoke to them standing at the foot of her bed.
She recalled in the premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 that one of the men held a gun to her head as she begged for her life.
She recalled the incident, saying: "Please, please. I have little babies. Please, I'm a mother. Please, I beg of you. My kids need me."
"I was begging and begging and the other guy's going, 'Just f**ing kill her! Just f***ing kill her!'" she added.
Dorit's estranged husband, PK Kemsley, was in London at the time of the invasion.
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The thieves reportedly broke into the home by shattering a sliding glass door to the children's at-home classroom.
The men reportedly ransacked her home for 20 minutes as they stole "over $100,000 worth of jewelry and handbags," according to .
The Los Angeles Police Department made footage captured by Kemsley's security cameras public on November 7, 2021, to help catch the men.
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In a press release issued by the LAPD at the time, officials said that Kemsley "was in fear and complied with the suspects' demands by directing them to valuables," including handbags, jewelry, and watches.
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Who is Dorit Kemsley?
Kemsley joined the hit Bravo show during season seven.
The half-Israeli, half-Morrocan beauty grew up in Connecticut and lived in Italy for 10 years.
The star is a fashion designer and previously owned the brand Beverly Beach by Dorit, which featured swimsuits, skincare products, and accessories.
Many of the swimsuits were named after fellow Real Housewives.
She met her now-estranged husband, PK, while living in New York City.
The duo have two children, a son, Jagger, and a daughter, Phoenix.
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Dorit and PK announced they were separating after nine years of marriage.
The couple revealed the news on their respective social media accounts.
“We as a couple have been subject to a lot of speculation about our marriage," they wrote.
"We have had our struggles over the last few years and continue to work through them as two people who love each other and share two amazing children together,” they added.
“To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children."
"We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey," they finished.
"With love, Dorit and PK.”
What did Dorit Kemsley say about the robbery?
On October 30, 2021, Kemsley opened up about the robbery that occurred in her home, penning a heartfelt post on Instagram.
The reality TV star wrote: "As you all know I have been through a terrifying ordeal, one that no parent or person should ever have to experience."
"I've received so many messages of love and support and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It's truly overwhelming."
"My kids are unaware of what happened, they slept through it and I thank God for keeping my kids and myself from being physically harmed."
She continued: "My family now needs to start the healing process. I have thrown myself straight back into work as I want our family to return to normality as soon as possible."
"With the love and support from my husband, my incredible family, friends, fans, followers, I am confident this is the right thing to do whilst I independently work through the trauma."
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"I'm so grateful to the LAPD for their care and attention."
She added: "Thank you again for all your support. Much love, Dorit."
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