Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, wields considerable influence within the halls of the Capitol, yet his sway diminishes significantly when he steps back into the domestic realm shared with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines. And justifiably so, given recent revelations. According to sources cited by the Daily Mail, Hines, a star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has issued her 71-year-old spouse an unwavering ultimatum: relocate to Washington D.C. with her, mere months after their marriage was rocked by allegations of infidelity.
At 59, Hines harbors legitimate concerns that her husband's reputation for flirtatious behavior might lead him into temptation if she remains in Hollywood, far removed from his side. As insiders revealed, "Cheryl has little faith in Bobby's ability to resist the allure of Washington's many attractive women and Kennedy enthusiasts, particularly as he assumes his influential new role, even if only part-time. Hence, she's laid down the law – move me, or face the consequences."
Reached for comment by the Daily Beast, Hines' representative upheld a steadfast policy of refraining from discussing her client's personal affairs. Attempts to contact a Kennedy spokesperson were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
This ultimatum stems from a widely publicized scandal wherein Kennedy was accused of exchanging sexts with a woman half his age as recently as September of the previous year. During her tenure as a Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, Olivia Nuzzi, 32, unexpectedly formed a connection with Kennedy while covering the 2024 campaign trail. This alleged liaison led to the termination of Nuzzi's two-year engagement to Politico's chief Washington correspondent, Ryan Lizza.
In contrast, Kennedy emerged relatively unscathed from the ordeal. Despite swirling divorce rumors, Hines opted to stand by his side. Furthermore, he secured a high-ranking position in the Capitol, under the presidency of fellow adulterer Donald Trump. Ironically, Kennedy appears to be the sole individual unpunished for his misconduct.
Sources told the Daily Mail that Hines is still "grappling with the emotional aftermath and pain" inflicted by her husband's self-proclaimed "lust demons." So profound is her distress that she reportedly finds it impossible to entrust her husband of over a decade to behave faithfully, even on a part-time basis, in the nation's capital.
Since the scandal erupted, Hines has remained steadfast by Kennedy's side, accompanying him at his contentious confirmation hearing and swearing-in ceremony. The couple currently resides in a luxurious $6 million estate in Brentwood, Los Angeles. However, sources claim that "Cheryl is prepared to forgo all the glamour of her current lifestyle to become a political wife, relocate to D.C. immediately, and settle in fashionable Georgetown, solely to keep a vigilant eye on Bobby."
