Kyle Richards is rooting for his sister Kathy Hilton.
On Friday, June 5, Richards, 57, took to her Instagram Story to defend Hilton, 67, who resigned as grand marshal of the West Hollywood Pride Parade following backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community.
“My sister Kathy has always been and always will be a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community,” Richards wrote in the post. “When it comes to ‘MAGA connections,’ just because you know, have a relationship with, or have had an association with someone, past or present, doesn’t mean you share their political views.”
Richards continued, “The WeHo Pride Parade is a day of happy celebration. I respect my sister’s decision not to distract from a day that belongs to the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy Pride!”
Much of the criticism against Hilton concerned her past relationship with President Donald Trump. Kathy has not revealed whether she voted for Mr. Trump, 79, but her husband, Rick Hilton, has been in touch with Mr. Trump in the past.
Hilton announced on Wednesday, June 3, that she will be relinquishing her role in the annual Pride Parade.
Kyle Richards and Kathy Hilton.
(Photo by Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty Images)“We are honored to receive this recognition and appreciate the support we have received from members of our community over the years,” Hilton said. “The reason I wanted to participate in WeHo Pride Weekend this year was simple: to celebrate, support, and share the joy of a community that means so much to so many people. Pride is about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and accomplishments.”
Family first. Kyle Richards put aside his drama with sisters Kathy Hilton and Kim Richards to celebrate his niece Whitney Davis’ wedding. “My beautiful niece @whittlesdavis is getting married 💍💞,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, captioned an Instagram photo of herself posing with her sisters and nieces at Davis’ bridal shower (…)
Her statement continued: “I value the thoughtful conversations that have taken place and remain deeply committed to supporting LGBTQ+ causes and visibility, including my participation in GLAAD initiatives and events and my long-standing support of organizations such as the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation since its founding, Dr. Mathilde Krim, Delivering God’s Love, and Project Angel Food.”
“My support for the community and WeHo Pride is unwavering. This monumentally important event will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always cherish the experience of serving as Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade with my daughter in 2005,” she continued. “Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen, and we hope the community has a weekend of love, joy, and a great WeHo Pride.”
