Kathy Hilton, aged 66, shared a surprising childhood memory during a recent panel discussion at BravoCon. She revealed that she used to trick her younger half-sisters, Kim and Kyle Richards, out of the money they earned from their childhood acting gigs. The discussion shed light on their unique upbringing under their late mother Kathleen Richards, also known as “big Kathy.”
The panel discussion at BravoCon offered a glimpse into the glamorous yet strict household that the Richards sisters grew up in. Kyle reminisced about how their mother kept expensive items in the living room, which was off-limits to the children except on special occasions like Christmas. This exclusivity led to Hilton’s cunning scheme of selling the costly items to her unsuspecting sisters, who had accumulated money from their acting jobs on shows like “Little House on the Prairie.”
Hilton amusingly recalled how her sisters had earned a substantial amount of cash from their roles on “Little House on the Prairie” in the ’70s. Kyle and Kim were eager buyers at Hilton’s impromptu sales in her room, splurging on items that were already in their home’s living room. The playful deception continued as Hilton convinced her sisters to pay double the original price for their mother’s possessions, only for their mother to eventually reclaim them.
The dynamic between the Richards sisters and Hilton was further elaborated on by actress Melissa Gilbert, who shared fond memories of working with them on “Little House on the Prairie.” Gilbert spoke of slumber parties with Kyle and Kim and highlighted Hilton’s role as Kyle’s “set sitter” once she turned 18. The bond between the Richards sisters and Gilbert extended beyond their on-screen camaraderie, showcasing a deeper connection forged through shared experiences.
The playful sibling rivalry and mischievous schemes recounted by Hilton and her sisters offer a charming glimpse into their unconventional childhood. The surprising anecdotes shared at BravoCon paint a vibrant picture of the dynamic between the Richards sisters and Hilton, showcasing a blend of glamour, humor, and sisterly love.
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