Kyle Richards is throwing her support behind her sister, Kathy Hilton.
Posting via her Instagram Story on Friday, June 5, Richards, 57, defended HIlton, 67, after she stepped down because the grand marshal of the West Hollywood Pride Parade attributable to backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community.
“My sister Kathy has at all times been a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and can proceed to be,” Richards wrote within the post. “So far as ‘MAGA ties’, simply because you might be acquainted with or related to or related to someone up to now or present, doesn’t mean you share their political opinions.”
Richards continued, “The WeHo Pride Parade is a glad celebratory day. I respect my sister’s decision for not wanting to be a distraction on a day that belongs to the LGBTQIA+ community. Joyful Pride!”
Much of the criticism of Hilton’s was round her past association with President Donald Trump. Although she has never shared whether she has voted for Trump, 79, Kathy and her husband, Rick Hilton, socialized with the Trumps up to now.
Hilton announced on Wednesday, June 3, that she would relinquish her role within the annual pride parade.
Kyle Richards and Kathy Hilton. (Photo by Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty Images)
“I’m honored to have been considered for this recognition and appreciative of the support I even have received from members of the community throughout the years,” Hilton said. “My reason for wanting to be involved on this yr’s WeHo Pride weekend was easy: to rejoice, support, and share in the enjoyment of a community meaning an awesome deal to so many individuals. Pride is, and at all times shall be, about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and achievements.”
Family first. Kyle Richards put her drama with sisters Kathy Hilton and Kim Richards aside to rejoice her niece Whitney Davis’ upcoming nuptials. “My beautiful niece @whittlesdavis is getting married 💍💞,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, captioned an Instagram pic of herself posing together with her sisters and nieces at Davis’ bridal shower […]
Her statement went on, “I respect the thoughtful conversations which have taken place and remain deeply committed to supporting LGBTQ+ causes and visibility, including through my participation in GLAAD initiatives and events, and longstanding support of organizations equivalent to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation since its inception, Dr. Mathilde Krim, God’s Love We Deliver, and Project Angel Food.”
“My support for the community and WeHo Pride is unwavering. This monumentally essential event has at all times had a special place in my heart, and I’ll at all times cherish the experience I had acting as Grand Marshal of the LA Pride parade with my daughter in 2005,” she continued. “Thanks to everyone who works so hard to make it occur, and I wish the community nothing but love, joy, and a incredible WeHo Pride weekend.”