“I’m not completely out of the woods” — The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne shares update about divorce from Tom Girardi

The December 17, 2024, episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show offered viewers an update on Erika Jayne’s divorce from Tom Girardi, and her ongoing legal challenges. Reflecting on the years since her separation, Erika shared her perspective on the progress she has made and the obstacles that remain.

“It’ll be four years in like two weeks that I left home and everything happened... I’m not completely out of the woods — I’m still being sued in a lot of places — but those things will resolve.”

Erika described the difficulties she has faced and her focus on managing the personal and legal aspects of her life. As lawsuits related to Tom Girardi’s financial misconduct continue, Erika spoke about her approach to processing the events that have significantly impacted her.

She also revisited her earlier experiences of feeling unsupported during her divorce, highlighting the sense of isolation she felt at the time in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Through her remarks, Erika provided insight into the challenges of navigating legal challenges while addressing the personal effects of the situation.

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika's ongoing legal challenges

Erika Jayne’s split from Tom Girardi in November 2020 began a long legal battle. Tom, a former lawyer, was accused of taking money from his clients, and Erika was named in lawsuits claiming she was involved. Erika has denied the claims, but many of the cases are still ongoing.

During an interview with ET on October 24, 2023, Erika said that dealing with the divorce is not her main focus right now. Instead, she concentrates on the legal issues connected to Tom’s actions.

“In the order of all the problems I’m facing, it’s probably the absolute last thing,” she said.

While the lawsuits have made her life more difficult, Erika shared that she is determined to manage the situation. Tom Girardi’s legal troubles, including losing his license to practice law and facing criminal charges, continue to impact Erika.

According to her, she has worked to separate herself from his actions but still feels the effects. Erika has spoken openly about trying to rebuild her life, saying that she is focusing on her well-being and trying to move forward step by step.

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Reflections on support and group dynamics in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

In the After Show, Erika Jayne shared her feelings about the lack of support she received from her castmates of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills during the early stages of her divorce. Comparing her experience to the support Kyle Richards received with a pizza party earlier in the season, Erika said, “I would’ve liked to have had a pizza party.” Instead, Erika felt judged for issues beyond her control.

“I’ve often felt like, because of what was being said around my separation, I was being judged for things that others did,” she explained.

She mentioned that this sense of judgment extended beyond the group, as media coverage and public opinion added further pressure during an already challenging time. Despite these difficulties, Erika shared that her relationships with the cast have improved over time.

She attributed this to her own personal growth and changing perspective.

“I feel better in the group now than I did then,” she noted.

As Erika continues to face legal battles, she is focused on strengthening her connections and rebuilding her life.

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