Cheryl Hines talks openly about her decision to leave Hollywood and move to Washington, D.C. She says the switch – riding together with her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – felt scary at first, but now she’s growing in the city’s political climate.
“I started the whole thing at 35,” Hines laughs. “It felt like starting over, and it was intimidating. Once I got into D.C., I was surrounded by smart, interesting people and I learned a lot.” She added that the change gave her an energy boost and made her life feel fresh.
The Emmy‑nominated actress, best known as Larry David’s on‑screen wife in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” shared that when Kennedy opened his presidential campaign, Hollywood gave mixed reactions. Some people didn’t support their move to politics, but Hines says the experience kept her close to the people who mattered most. “I had friends who told me, ‘You can get through this,’ and that made our bond stronger.”
Despite the noise, Hines was surprised by the breadth of support around Kennedy’s campaign. She noted that Democrats, independents, and Republicans all reached out. “It’s unusual for a candidate to get cross‑party backing, and it felt very meaningful,” she said.
Hines embraces the change. “Change is always good, even though it’s hard at first. Once you see why it’s needed, you lean into it,” she told Fox News Digital.
She’s been married to Kennedy since 2014 and has spoken about the challenges of their public life, including a tense moment when Kennedy suggested pretending to be separated to reduce scrutiny. “It felt dramatic and extreme,” Hines said. She believes those rare experiences guide her memoir, “Unscripted.”
In “Unscripted,” she offers a candid look at her journey – from bartending in Los Angeles to walking the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and now the political streets of D.C. She described losing her nephew during Kennedy’s campaign and how ordinary people face unexpected hardships.
“Life isn’t perfect,” she says. “You can’t choose when challenges happen, but you can learn to move through them.” The book releases on Nov. 11.
Hines also quips about Larry David’s advice. “He once called me unflappable. That gave me confidence, even though I’m not completely calm all the time.”
Overall, Hines calls the move from Hollywood to D.C. a necessary step, and she remains confident as she supports her husband’s political ambitions while sharing her own story with readers.
Source: New York Post
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