In a candid moment during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14, Episode 10, Dorit Kemsley opened up about her complex feelings regarding her estranged husband, Paul “PK” Kemsley’s parenting. The scene unfolded at a dinner hosted by Kathy Hilton, where Dorit, Erika Jayne, and Bozoma Saint John gathered to chat. The conversation naturally drifted to Dorit’s separation from PK, and her past defense of his parenting style.
At one point, Kathy asked Dorit if she thought PK was a good father. To Kathy’s surprise, Dorit quickly responded with a firm “Wrong,” admitting that she didn’t feel that way anymore. “I would’ve, ordinarily. Protecting him I would. In reality? No,” Dorit shared.
This remark sparked a deeper reflection in Dorit. In her confessional, she admitted that, while she has often believed PK is a great father, she had reservations. “There are times that I think PK’s the greatest father in the world. But is he the most hands-on father? The truth is, no,” she said, revealing that PK would sometimes disappear for weeks without checking in with their children. Dorit shared how she would go to great lengths to assure their kids that their father was trying to stay connected and was missing them, despite his lack of involvement.
Later, during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, Dorit clarified that while she didn’t think PK was a “bad father,” her comments were influenced by emotions stirred up in the moment. She had recently received a long, emotional email from PK, which may have led to her expressing her feelings more harshly than she intended.
“No, I don’t think PK is a bad father. Yes, I think he’s a good father. But he’s not the most hands-on,” Dorit explained. “There are many different ways to be a good father, and I feel very lucky that my kids have PK as their father. Everything I do, especially in our separation, is always for the best interests of our children.”
Despite her belief in PK’s overall fatherhood qualities, Dorit Kemsley expressed regret over her dinner conversation. She admitted that she didn’t feel great about what she said the next day. Reflecting on her words, it became clear that while she acknowledges her husband’s shortcomings in parenting, her priority has always been her children’s well-being.
Dorit Kemsley and PK share two children together—son Jagger, 10, and daughter Phoenix, 8—and despite their complicated relationship, Dorit remains committed to ensuring they receive the love and support they need from both parents.
