Teddi Mellencamp doing her 'best' for children amid divorce
Teddi Mellencamp says her top priority following her split from husband Edwin Arroyave is protecting her children's privacy.
Teddi Mellencamp is doing her "best" for her children amid her divorce from Edwin Arroyave.
The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star, 43, is doing everything she can to keep her children's "privacy protected" following the news that she and the security firm CEO - who have Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, four, together - have ended their marriage.
Appearing on her 'Two Ts in a Pod' podcast with Tamra Judge on Tuesday (05.11.24), she said: “I am doing all right.
“At this point, I’m obviously only gonna share what I shared on social media. I just am trying — I don’t even know how to say this eloquently, but I’m just trying my hardest to make sure that my kids’ privacy is protected right now and that we’re able to have all of these conversations.”
Explaining why she released a public statement about the end of their relationship, she continued: “I just didn’t want it to blow up, and for anybody that’s curious why I would have posted it, posted a statement, it’s because when your name is recognisable and you file in the court system, it becomes public.
“I know that I am gonna keep working on feeling my best so that I can show up the best for my kids and my life and my work. I think that’s the biggest thing for me right now.”
The reality star - who is the daughter of famous musician John Mellencamp - admits she does feel like a "hypocrite" saying she doesn't want to discuss her breakup and children because she discusses her pals on the Bravo show's private lives.
She said: “Being somebody who recaps other people’s things, [it’s like], ‘Don’t be a hypocrite, Teddi.'
“But when it does come to this and children, I think there’s just room … it’s a little bit different than getting into ‘Jen Aydin reveals text exchange with Andy Cohen.’”
The couple cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their divorce.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, Teddi listed October 20 as the date of their split.
Teddi - who has been married to Edwin since 2011 - is seeking primary legal and physical custody of their children. However, she is open to visitation for her estranged husband.
What's more, the TV star is seeking spousal support from Edwin.
Teddi's social media statement read: "After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter.
"Making a public statement is not something I wanted to do but in an effort to protect my family from undue speculation and rumors, I felt being open, honest and vulnerable was the best path forward. (sic)"
