Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cozily nestled in front of the paparazzi's lenses this week, amidst swirling allegations of Kennedy's alleged entanglement in a "personal liaison" with a prominent political journalist. The couple, who tied the knot in 2014, displayed a heartwarming camaraderie, embracing warmly, sharing laughter, and even exchanging a tender kiss at the prestigious Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner on Thursday.
Captured in a video circulating on X, the 59-year-old Hines was spotted affectionately caressing her husband's face with a tender finger, their intimacy on full display. Among the distinguished guests were former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, ex-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and current Mayor Eric Adams, who faced federal criminal charges in September.
Barely a month prior, the spotlight shone brightly on Kennedy's, 70, and Hines' relationship, as rumors surfaced of a cozy bond between the former presidential hopeful and New York magazine's reporter Olivia Nuzzi, 31, during the campaign trail, complete with alleged exchange of suggestive texts. The magazine issued a statement on September 19, announcing Nuzzi's leave of absence, acknowledging her involvement in a personal relationship with a subject pertinent to the 2024 campaign while covering it.
In the aftermath of this controversy, sources close to Hines revealed a period of strained communication between the couple, with one stating they "barely spoke" for two weeks following the revelation. Another whisper suggested that the beloved actress from Curb Your Enthusiasm had contemplated divorce proceedings, with Kennedy fervently pleading for her not to take that step.
Yet, in recent public appearances, the duo has put on a united front, portraying an unwavering solidarity. Mere days after the passing of Kennedy's mother, Ethel, on October 10, the couple was spotted holding hands intimately around the Kennedy family's estate in Hyannis Port, offering a poignant testament to their unbreakable bond.
Hines also gracefully commented on Kennedy's heartfelt social media tribute to his mother, penning, "This is beautiful. Your mother was immensely proud of you." At Ethel's memorial service in Washington, D.C., on October 16, which drew the presence of Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, the couple arrived hand in hand, with Hines standing by her husband's side, offering him visible support and strength in his moment of grief.
