Donald Trump appears to brutally snub RFK Jr’s wife Cheryl Hines at UFC 314

MIAMI, FLORIDA: President Donald Trump had all eyes on him as he rolled into UFC 314 in Miami Saturday night, April 12 — but it wasn’t just his grand entrance that made headlines.

In a move that felt straight out of a 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' episode, Trump appeared to snub actual “Curb” star Cheryl Hines.

The handshake that wasn’t

The POTUS got a hero’s welcome at the Kaseya Center, cheers roaring as he made his way into the arena like a prizefighter himself. Standing front and center to greet him were Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and his Hollywood wife, Cheryl Hines.

Hines looked ready for a moment with the big guy, arm outstretched. But instead of a handshake, she got snubbed. Trump locked eyes with RFK Jr, gave his hand a solid shake — and then completely ignored Cheryl.

The whole thing played out like a deleted 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' scene. Cheryl pursed her lips and flitted her hand in the air awkwardly as she watched Trump continue on his way like she wasn’t even there.

RFK Jr, meanwhile, seemed to laugh the whole thing off. Hines tried to make the best of it, giving Trump a quick pat on the shoulder as he passed before redirecting her attention to his granddaughter, Kai Trump, with a warm hello.

However, Trump was later photographed holding Cheryl’s hand and chatting with her and her husband. Photos of the more cordial exchange started making the rounds shortly after, suggesting that the apparent snubbery might not have been deliberate after all, the New York Post noted.

History between Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr and Donald Trump

Believe it or not, there’s some history here. 

When RFK Jr shocked everyone by endorsing Trump during the 2024 election, Hines made it very clear that her support stopped at her husband, TMZ reported.

But fast forward to November, Hines was spotted at Mar-a-Lago and was apparently vibing just fine with the MAGA crowd.

“Cheryl was talking to everyone, including Donald Trump,” a source told The Post, adding that she was “fitting in well” at the President’s Florida club.

Hines is RFK Jr’s third wife — following Emily Black and the late Mary Richardson. She and Kennedy started dating in 2012 and now split time between homes in LA, Cape Cod, and Washington, DC.

Hines’s 'Curb' co-star Larry David is said to have introduced them. 

Donald Trump’s UFC squad

Donald Trump didn’t just show up at UFC 314 — he stormed in with a full entourage. He flew in on Air Force One from Palm Beach and arrived to a thunderous reception. Flanking him were three of his grandkids — Kai (17), Donald J Trump III (16), and Spencer (12). Meanwhile, UFC president Dana White escorted him.

Among the star-studded guests at the event were Shaquille O’Neal, Joe Rogan, and Elon Musk, who had his son X Æ A-12 perched on his shoulders.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Texas Senator Ted Cruz were also present, along with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who was celebrating her birthday at the fight.

As for the actual UFC event, Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski squared up against Brazil’s Diego Lopes in the featherweight title match. Volkanovski won the match by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46).

This UFC showdown is just the latest sports appearance by Trump since returning to the White House. In February, he jetted off to the Super Bowl. Then it was the Daytona 500. More recently, he showed up at the NCAA men's wrestling championships in Philly, as noted by the Daily Mail.