Lisa and Lenny Hochstein.Photo: lisa hochstein/instagram
LisaandLenny Hochstein’s marriage is officially over.
The exesfinalized their divorcein November 2024 — more than two years after their initial filing.
The reality star and the famed plastic surgeon first entered the Bravo bubble on theReal Housewives of Miami’s second season in September 2012.
Lisa and Lenny’s relationship dates back to 2007 when the former couple went on their first date together. Two months after meeting, theRHOMstar moved to Miami to live with her then-beau before Lenny proposed six months later. They eventually wed in 2009.
Throughout their first two seasons on the Bravo series, Lisa vocalized her struggles with Lenny in expanding their family. The couple eventually welcomed two children in 2015 and 2019 via surrogate.
From their 13-year marriage together to the legal filings against each other, here’s everything to know about Lisa and Lenny’s romantic past.
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Inan anniversary postshared in October 2018, the reality star recalled her first date with Lenny 11 years ago. The Canadian also shared that she moved to Miami, Florida to be with him two months later.
Six months after Lisa’s move to Miami, Lenny proposed. TheRHOMstar detailed the beginnings of her relationship with the surgeon on herInstagram.
Lisa and Lenny wed on Oct. 24 in 2009, the same exact day that they had their first date. The two said “I do” in the backyard of their Sunset Island mansion.
The newlyweds jetted off to Europe for aGreece getawayfollowing their nuptials in 2009. They enjoyed the beautiful island of Santorini and as they kicked back on the beach.
The newly married couplestepped out to cheer onthe New Orleans Saints and their football friend, Reggie Bush, as the team snagged the win at the XLIV Super Bowl in 2010. The big game was held in Miami, where the pair viewed from specialbox seats.
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Bravo fans were first introduced to the Hochsteins when the couple made theirRHOMdebut during season 2 in September 2012. For two seasons, fans watched as the couple struggled to expand their family amid fertility complications.
“We’re still actively trying the IVF,” she toldYourTangoat the time. “We’re going to do another cycle, and we’re always trying things that are different. We’re hoping that this time around, we’ll have a good outcome and have a little boy or girl. These things take time, and I’ve talked to many women and I’ve realized that we’re not alone.”
She revealed that prior to her pregnancy challenges, she had always wished for a boy, but amid her ongoing struggles, she would be happy with whatever the stork delivered her.
During an episode ofRHOM, Lisa voiced her concerns over her inability to conceive and the potential effect it could have on her marriage. “I’m not speaking for everyone, but many times men ultimately get married because they want to start that family,” she told theoutlet.
“Although Lenny has never voiced that he would leave me, I know it’s a very important thing for himself and myself to have children,” she added. “So who knows later on in life? People change, relationships change.”
In the wake of fertility complications, Lenny “strayed” from Lisa for a brief period of time, the reality star toldAndy CohenonWatch What Happens Livein January 2022. Lisa looked back on the split during theRHOMseason 4 premiere.
“One of the reasons that we got married was to, you know, make this family we dreamed of, and, you know, things didn’t go as planned,” Lisa shared in an interview during the episode. “Because we weren’t succeeding at having a family, yeah, we almost got a divorce, and it was devastating.”
She also noted that Lenny had an “emotional affair” during their separation. “But Lenny does not give up easily at all. So when he saw that I was serious, and I was done, he came groveling back,” she said. “He came back, and it was the best decision of his life.”
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Lisa and Lenny welcomed their first child, a son named Logan, via surrogate whileRHOMwas off the air in July 2015. After a complicated pregnancy journey, Lisa opened up onThe Daily Dishyears later about the struggles she faced on the show while trying to get pregnant.
“The first moment I held my son was absolutely surreal,” she started to explain. “It’s almost as if he had such a calming presence. He was so calm and just looked at me, and I was nervous.”
She continued, “You know, I didn’t carry him and all of a sudden, I have my son in my arms — and I’ve waited so long to have that moment. I was crying, I was shaking, overjoyed. And he wasn’t crying, he just looked at me.”
After wanting to be a mom for a long time, Lisa celebrated her first Mother’s Day in May 2016. She gushed toThe Daily Dishabout the special day, while reflecting on her experience as a new mom.
“I feel like it’s Mother’s Day every day around here,” Lisa said. “Lenny (and Logan) treat me like a princess everyday. I’m a lucky girl.”
Lisa celebrated two major milestones with Lennyon Oct. 24: eight years of marriage and 10 years together. “10 years together in crazy Miami Beach is probably equivalent to 30 in most states 😂😉🙃” she wrote alongside their wedding photos.
“I love you more today then ever,” she continued. “You are the best husband and father to our son I could ever ask for 😍 I am so blessed to have you in my life 💓💓 #tildeathdueuspart #forever.”
Lisa posted a carousel of images onInstagramin a birthday tribute to Lenny in June 2019. She paired the pictures with a heartfelt caption, writing, “Happy birthday to this Genius @lennyhochstein @dr.hochstein everything you touch turns to gold!”
She continued, “You inspire me everyday. Such a hard working, intelligent loving man who puts his family first! Love you! Ps you get younger every year 🥰💋”
Four years after their son Logan was born in July 2015, the couple welcomed daughter Elle Marie via surrogate on May 16, 2019. Lisa shared the surprise news two days later onInstagramwith a sweet post of the newborn, writing that she and Lenny were “overflowing with joy.”
The couple confirmed their breakupto PEOPLE on May 16, with a spokesperson for Lisa saying, “With two young children involved, as a mom I’m going to focus all of my energy and time on them.”
While neither Lenny nor Lisa had officially filed for divorce at the time, Lenny confirmed his relationship with Katharina. “Nothing happened between us until we decided on the divorce, and Lisa was aware of my plans before anything happened between Katharina and myself,“he told PEOPLE.
Lenny also explained why official divorce proceedings have yet to be filed, despite having “contemplated divorce for the last several years.” “Our lawyers are trying to negotiate this but filing will be done soon,” he said. In addition, Lenny said the reason for his divorce from Lisa will “be kept private.”
A week after the pair confirmed their breakup,Lenny filed for divorce from Lisa. The formal paperwork he filed on May 23 cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
Lenny also stated in the filing that he will “fully provide for all of the children’s needs” and added he’d like “frequent time-sharing” of the children.
Lisa appeared to throw shade at Lenny on Father’s Day when she posted a photo with her kids on herInstagram Storywithout their dad. “Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there who put their families first,” the text read alongside a picture of the reality star and her kids.
Lisa and Lenny Hochstein.lisa hochstein/instagram
In a statement to PEOPLE, Lenny claimed, “Lisa uses these court filings to portray me poorly in the press.” He continued, “The fact is that I pay for everything for the children separately. Lisa still lives in the home with the children without a single expense.”
Lenny Hochstein and Katharina Nahlik.Katharina Nahlik/Instagram
Katharina Nahlik/Instagram
The model alleged that Lisa spun a “false narrative” that Lenny cheated ahead of the divorce. “As Lenny pointed out in his own public statement, they have been separated and sleeping in different bedrooms for months now and living separate lives for months now. It is only after Lenny’s separation that we began dating and having a relationship,” she told the publication.
Nahlik added, “How can [Lisa] have had ‘no idea’ about us going out together when she had time to directly threaten me and [my] home with statements like ‘you are going to pay’ [and] ‘I will destroy you’?”
Lisa and Lenny’s crumbling marriage took center stage in theRHOMseason 5 trailer, which was released during BravoCon 2022. The trailer flashed back to happier times between the couple before showing Lisa saying, “I’m losing my best friend, losing my husband to another woman.”
The drama continued when Lisa revealed that her personal trainer dropped her because “Lenny has him training the mistress.” The reality star later yelled into a phone, presumably to Lenny, referring to Nahlik. “You bring that girl anywhere near my f–king kids, there’s going to be a huge f–king problem. Do you understand me?” she said.
“On top of an ancient pirate cave, overlooking the sunset over breathtaking Es Vedrá, he asked to steal me away forever. 🏴☠️♾,” Nahlik captioned the couple’s joint post.
Soon after, Lisa reacted to the news on her Instagram Story. “Congrats to my current husband and his mistress on their engagement,” she wrote.
Lisa Hochstein and Lenny Hochstein in 2016.Alexander Tamargo/Getty
More than two years after filing for divorce, a judge signed off on the case anddeclared Lisa and Lenny legally single. The plastic surgeon was ordered to pay Lisa $15,000 a month in child support.
source: people.com