‘RHOBH’: Revisiting Kim Richards’ Daughter Brooke Brinson’s Marriage to Fatburger Heir Thayer Wiederhorn After Fraud Allegations
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills consistently brings the drama — not only onscreen but also in the offscreen happenings of its cast members. RHOBH has been going strong since it debuted on Bravo in 2010, giving fans plenty to talk about. Recently, Kim Richards’ daughter, Brooke Brinson, made headlines when federal agents raided her home.
The reality TV star quickly erased her social media presence in the wake of the scandal. But fans have been diving deep to learn about the raid and allegations against Brinson’s husband, Fatburger heir Thayer Wiederhorn.
Federal agents recently raided Brooke Brinson’s home
Radar Online recently reported that in December, federal agents raided Brooke Brinson’s home she shares with her husband, Thayer Wiederhorn. The raid came as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation involving the Wiederhorns, who own the Fatburger restaurant chain.
Though the probe’s main target is chief executive Andrew Wiederhorn, his son, Thayer Wiederhorn, is also named in court documents, Radar Online says. The report notes agents seized phones, digital storage, tax documents, and other records from Brinson and Widerhorn’s home.
Brinson was quick to deactivate her Instagram account, but media outlets are already detailing the investigation. The Los Angeles Times reports that although the court documents do not name Brinson, the allegations against the Wiederhorn family are serious and include “millions of dollars in sham loans.”
Brooke Brinson’s wedding to the Fatburger heir was a big moment on ‘RHOBH’
It’s unclear what legal ramifications could befall Thayer Wiederhorn and Brooke Brinson because the investigation is ongoing. However, Brinson has been in a long-term relationship with Wiederhorn and could be called upon to provide more information as the probe proceeds. Wiederhorn and Brinson were married in 2014 after a year-long engagement.
RHOBH aired the extravagant wedding, hosted by Brinson’s aunt, Kathy Hilton. According to 2Paragraphs, Fatburger trucks served food after the ceremony. Brinson has been a guest on RHOBH several times, although she’s never been one of the main cast members. However, her wedding to the fast-food heir attracted a great deal of attention from viewers.
As if one grand wedding weren’t enough, Brinson and Wiederhorn married a second time, in 2015, in Mexico, Distractify reported. The second ceremony was much smaller, featuring mainly family and close friends. Brinson’s cousins Paris and Nicky Hilton were bridesmaids.
At the wedding, Kim Richards made a sweet toast where she told Wiederhorn, “nothing feels better in my heart knowing that if my daughter isn’t with me, she’s with you,” People reported.
The couple has 2 children
Since tying the knot, Brinson and Wiederhorn have welcomed two children. Their son, Hucksley Andrew Wiederhorn, was born in September 2016. A second son, Hunter Montgomery Wiederhorn, arrived in April 2019. Brinson’s aunt Kyle Richards hosted the second baby shower. It featured fun touches such as a cotton candy burrito station, a birthday cake for each guest, and an elegant backyard luncheon.
Kim Richards has been a doting grandmother, posting gushing captions on social media.
“I’m so proud of my little girl. Watching her bring life into this world was by far the most incredible, most amazing experience of my life! He is beautiful and perfect!” Richards wrote on Instagram.
Brinson and Wiederhorn have the means to give their young sons a lavish lifestyle — the Fatburger heir’s net worth is reportedly around $145 million, according to Celebpie.
The future is uncertain for Wiederhorn and Brinson in light of their recent legal troubles, but fans will stay tuned to see what unfolds for the reality-TV favorites.
