Erika and Tom Girardi.Photo: Steve Eichner/APErika Girardiwill always cherish the relationship she had with her now-estranged husbandTom Girardi.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar was asked ahead ofWednesday’s season 12 premierewhether she misses being married to the former attorney and responded, “Of course.““I miss the Tom before he was ill,” she toldPage Six. “I miss the fun, bright, intelligent person that really liked to have a good time and was magic. I miss that, of course. But we all get old and we all come to this place in our life, and he’s here.“Erika, 50,filed for divorcein November 2020 after 21 years of marriage. Shortly after submitting the paperwork, the exes found themselves entangled in legal controversy, includinga lawsuit accusing them of embezzling moneyintended to go to Boeing plane crash victims' families. (Erika has repeatedly denied having any part in Tom’s legal controversies.)At the same time, Tom’s health has been declining. Amid his battle with dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the 82-year-old wasplaced under a temporary conservatorshipin February 2021 that wasmade permanentthat July.He is currentlyliving in a “skilled nursing facility"where he is receiving 24-hour care.Erika and Tom’s divorce has yet to be finalized. However, the Bravo star said this week thatdissolving her marriage is not currently a priority.RELATED VIDEO:Embezzlement Suit AgainstErika GirardiDismissed in Illinois, Will Be Refiled in California"The divorce is kind of on the very bottom of my list of important things that are legal issues,” she toldEntertainment Tonighton Wednesday."[I wish the women understood] the complexity of this situation,” she continued. “That it’s not going to be wrapped up in two seconds, that it’s going to take a long time. I don’t think anyone on this cast understands how many layers there are to a law firm, to a marriage, to partnerships, to things like that. That perhaps the people are not looking in the right place, they need to look at those who actually worked there. I am not a lawyer. And that’s where the attention needs to be.“Erika added that while she is “not dating anyone,” she is “having some good contact.““I’m thankful for that. Thankful,” she said. “You know, sex is a good stress reliever. I think some of the women on here ought to have more sex. Make them nicer.“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Erika and Tom Girardi.Photo: Steve Eichner/AP
Erika Girardiwill always cherish the relationship she had with her now-estranged husbandTom Girardi.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar was asked ahead ofWednesday’s season 12 premierewhether she misses being married to the former attorney and responded, “Of course.““I miss the Tom before he was ill,” she toldPage Six. “I miss the fun, bright, intelligent person that really liked to have a good time and was magic. I miss that, of course. But we all get old and we all come to this place in our life, and he’s here.“Erika, 50,filed for divorcein November 2020 after 21 years of marriage. Shortly after submitting the paperwork, the exes found themselves entangled in legal controversy, includinga lawsuit accusing them of embezzling moneyintended to go to Boeing plane crash victims' families. (Erika has repeatedly denied having any part in Tom’s legal controversies.)At the same time, Tom’s health has been declining. Amid his battle with dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the 82-year-old wasplaced under a temporary conservatorshipin February 2021 that wasmade permanentthat July.He is currentlyliving in a “skilled nursing facility"where he is receiving 24-hour care.Erika and Tom’s divorce has yet to be finalized. However, the Bravo star said this week thatdissolving her marriage is not currently a priority.RELATED VIDEO:Embezzlement Suit AgainstErika GirardiDismissed in Illinois, Will Be Refiled in California"The divorce is kind of on the very bottom of my list of important things that are legal issues,” she toldEntertainment Tonighton Wednesday."[I wish the women understood] the complexity of this situation,” she continued. “That it’s not going to be wrapped up in two seconds, that it’s going to take a long time. I don’t think anyone on this cast understands how many layers there are to a law firm, to a marriage, to partnerships, to things like that. That perhaps the people are not looking in the right place, they need to look at those who actually worked there. I am not a lawyer. And that’s where the attention needs to be.“Erika added that while she is “not dating anyone,” she is “having some good contact.““I’m thankful for that. Thankful,” she said. “You know, sex is a good stress reliever. I think some of the women on here ought to have more sex. Make them nicer.“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Erika Girardiwill always cherish the relationship she had with her now-estranged husbandTom Girardi.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar was asked ahead ofWednesday’s season 12 premierewhether she misses being married to the former attorney and responded, “Of course.”
“I miss the Tom before he was ill,” she toldPage Six. “I miss the fun, bright, intelligent person that really liked to have a good time and was magic. I miss that, of course. But we all get old and we all come to this place in our life, and he’s here.”
Erika, 50,filed for divorcein November 2020 after 21 years of marriage. Shortly after submitting the paperwork, the exes found themselves entangled in legal controversy, includinga lawsuit accusing them of embezzling moneyintended to go to Boeing plane crash victims' families. (Erika has repeatedly denied having any part in Tom’s legal controversies.)
At the same time, Tom’s health has been declining. Amid his battle with dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the 82-year-old wasplaced under a temporary conservatorshipin February 2021 that wasmade permanentthat July.
He is currentlyliving in a “skilled nursing facility"where he is receiving 24-hour care.
Erika and Tom’s divorce has yet to be finalized. However, the Bravo star said this week thatdissolving her marriage is not currently a priority.
RELATED VIDEO:Embezzlement Suit AgainstErika GirardiDismissed in Illinois, Will Be Refiled in California
“The divorce is kind of on the very bottom of my list of important things that are legal issues,” she toldEntertainment Tonighton Wednesday.
“[I wish the women understood] the complexity of this situation,” she continued. “That it’s not going to be wrapped up in two seconds, that it’s going to take a long time. I don’t think anyone on this cast understands how many layers there are to a law firm, to a marriage, to partnerships, to things like that. That perhaps the people are not looking in the right place, they need to look at those who actually worked there. I am not a lawyer. And that’s where the attention needs to be.”
Erika added that while she is “not dating anyone,” she is “having some good contact.”
“I’m thankful for that. Thankful,” she said. “You know, sex is a good stress reliever. I think some of the women on here ought to have more sex. Make them nicer.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
