Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly stunned after spending over $4 million on a luxury townhouse in Washington, D.C., only to discover that his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, has no intention of joining him there.
Sources say Kennedy hoped the Georgetown property—purchased for $4.34 million earlier this year—would help heal their marriage following his widely reported “digital affair” with journalist Olivia Nuzzi. The 70-year-old was named Secretary of Health and Human Services after Donald Trump’s presidential victory and moved to D.C. to begin his tenure.
The home, described by realtors as a “Georgetown showpiece,” was intended as both a professional base and a fresh start for the couple. Insiders claim Kennedy believed the elegant setting might help him atone for past infidelities and revive his relationship with Hines, 59.
However, according to The New York Post, Hines has no interest in being a “full-time political wife” or relocating to the nation’s capital, which she reportedly dismisses as a “deadbeat town.” One source close to Kennedy said he now feels “taken for a ride,” especially after swearing to Hines that his wandering eye was a thing of the past.
Adding to the confusion, it was initially believed that Hines had encouraged the purchase. She had even begun searching for D.C. real estate while Kennedy was still running as an Independent, and reportedly instructed him to finalize the deal on the Georgetown property.
The lavish townhouse boasts high-end amenities including a chef’s kitchen, six fireplaces, a steam shower, wine cellar, and a private terrace. It spans three stories and sits just a block from the trendy shops and restaurants of Wisconsin Avenue—minutes from the White House. The sellers even threw in a year of free parking nearby.
Despite the luxury and location, the fallout from Kennedy’s alleged sexting scandal with 31-year-old journalist Olivia Nuzzi—who was engaged to Politico’s Ryan Lizza at the time—continues to overshadow the couple’s public image. Nuzzi confirmed earlier this year that her communication with Kennedy, once strictly professional, had “turned personal.”
This scandal reportedly marked a breaking point for Hines, who was seen without her wedding ring and had threatened divorce. Insiders say trust in Kennedy’s fidelity had already been shaken, citing his previous affairs during marriages to Emily Black and the late Mary Richardson.
Though Kennedy had hoped the D.C. move would position him and Hines as Washington’s next power couple, it appears the rift in their relationship has only deepened.
