Cheryl Hines turned down RFK Jr’s proposal to stage fake separation amid 2024 presidential campaign

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Cheryl Hines have opened up about the intense and sometimes extreme moments of her life with her husband, Rober F Kennedy Jr, revealing that she refused his suggestion to stage a fake separation during the heated 2024 presidential campaign.

Hines’ revelation offered a rare glimpse into the private challenges behind the scenes of high stake presidential run. 

Cheryl Hines shares behind the scenes moment from 2024 campaign

During an interview with Fox News Digital, Hines revealed that at one point, Kennedy, whom she affectionately calls “Bobby,” suggested they pretend to be separated to ease public scrutiny. 

“In my book, ‘Unscripted,’ I talk about this because things got … dramatic during this presidential campaign,” Hines said, referencing her new memoir. “Some people were very upset that I was even married to Bobby.

They were vocally coming at me because I’m married to Bobby. So Bobby felt like, ‘You shouldn’t be having to take that heat. So why don’t we just say we’re separated?’”

Haines said that although the idea came from concern, she didn’t think it would have helped.

“It was a very sweet notion, but yeah, I didn’t think that was helpful,” she told Fox News Digital. “What needed to happen — and what did happen — is we got closer together. I understood the sentiment behind it, but this is why I think the book is so interesting: you’re in these unique situations that nobody else can imagine.”

“For a couple to say, ‘Maybe we should just say we’re not with each other anymore and our lives would be easier’ — it’s like, well, things have gotten to that point. That’s pretty dramatic and pretty extreme,” Hines added. “And that’s one of the reasons why I wanted to write the book … experiences that are very once in a lifetime.”

Cheryl Hines' concern about RFK Jr's safety

The Emmy nominated actress has supported Kennedy through both the highs and lows of his personal and political life. She opened up about the intense scrutiny and safety concerns during his presidential run.

Hines explained that the pressure went beyond media attention, where she was constantly worried about her husband’s safety, given Kennedy family’s tragic history.

“I was very fearful for his safety,” Hines said. “As most people know, his uncle, John Kennedy, was assassinated. His father, Robert Kennedy, was assassinated while he was running for president.

"So when Bobby ran for president, it was very stressful. For good reason. I mean, I saw somebody breaking into our house — watching him walk into the backyard — and I see the security guy coming at him with his weapon out. It’s 10:00 in the morning."

Cheryl Hines about her new book

When asked about what the readers can expect from her new book, Hines said the goal is simple, “to have fun.”

“Life isn’t perfect, you know? Things happen — you don’t get to choose when they happen. I lost my nephew during the presidential campaign, during Bobby’s presidential campaign,” Hines said. “So it was a dramatic time.

When you read it, you’ll see everybody has challenges. You don’t get to pick when they come, but you can move through them — it’s not easy, but that’s OK.”