Cheryl Hines says marriage with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is strong despite recent rumors and family criticism
Cheryl Hines, 59, says there is “no big problem” in her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 71, and confirmed she has moved from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., to be with him while he serves in President Donald Trump’s administration. The couple now share a newly purchased $4.4 million Georgetown townhouse, though they continue to keep their Brentwood, California, residence and a Hyannis Port property.
Hines declined to directly address recent reports about Kennedy’s private messages with a younger journalist, saying there is “no point” in responding to every rumor. She emphasized that she and Kennedy “talk about everything” and “trust each other,” calling him a “really good friend.” On Instagram, she marked their 11th anniversary with a message saying they had “11 amazing years together” and that she looks forward to the next eleven. Hines also said she will write more about their relationship in her upcoming memoir, Unscripted, due November 11.
While Hines supports parts of Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) campaign—framing it as a push to be mindful of what goes into food and drinks—she acknowledges they don’t agree on every issue. She described herself as “very connected” to MAHA’s educational elements but also joked about small differences, like sneaking potato chips when he isn’t around.
Inside their Georgetown home, Hines is photographed amid family photos, framed artworks and a prominent portrait of a young Kennedy with a bird of prey, reflecting his interest in falconry and a visible appreciation for family history. The townhouse, a four-bedroom, 3.5-bath property, was bought for significantly less than the original asking price.
Not all reactions have been supportive. Some extended family members have publicly criticized Kennedy and, by extension, Hines. Hines said she was upset when a relative called her husband a “predator,” and she has declined to engage with other family members’ public calls for apologies relating to past public-health controversies. Hines noted that when she first joined the family in 2011 she passed a kind of rite of passage and found she could “hold her own” within the Kennedy circle. She and Kennedy still maintain ties to Hyannis Port, where they purchased a home in 2022.
Summary
Cheryl Hines says her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remains solid as she relocates to Washington, D.C., to join him in a newly purchased Georgetown townhouse. She declined to answer every rumor about past scandals, affirmed trust and communication in their relationship, and said more about their story will appear in her memoir out November 11. The couple continues to face public and family criticism but remain together and hold multiple residences.
Additional comments and context
– Hines’s approach—refusing to feed media cycles while emphasizing private communication—is a common strategy for public figures who want to limit ongoing speculation. It can help keep focus on their work and personal boundaries rather than daily headlines.
– The couple’s visible real-estate choices and curated home displays signal both a desire for stability and a public assertion of family identity; this is often part of how prominent families manage legacy and image.
– Hines’ memoir release offers a forthcoming, first-person account that may clarify aspects of their relationship and how they handle public scrutiny; such books often shift public narrative by providing context only a close partner can supply.
Hopeful perspective
Despite intrusion and criticism, Hines emphasizes trust, communication and shared resolve. Their continued public displays of support for one another, commitment to family life across multiple homes, and Hines’s promise to tell their story in her memoir suggest they are focused on moving forward together.