Actress Cheryl Hines, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, addressed journalist Olivia Nuzzi’s upcoming book that details their alleged online relationship and the alleged emotional connection they had during their time working together. The book, which Nuzzi is set to release, has already caused controversy, prompting Nuzzi to leave her position at New York magazine after the news broke. Hines, in an interview on the Katie Miller Podcast, said she does not know the person behind the allegations and that the focus should be on the source of information.
During the podcast interview, Hines explained that she initially considered divorce after the allegations first surfaced but has since reconciled with her husband. The couple, who had already navigated the intense public scrutiny of Kennedy’s presidential campaign, has found their marriage even stronger through the challenges. Hines admitted that her husband suggested they fake a separation to reduce the pressure on their relationship but that she ultimately rejected the idea.
Despite the recent media storm, Hines has been focusing on promoting her memoir,