“The move from Hollywood to D.C. was, uh\u2026 you know, it was, at first, it was scary because it felt like starting over at 35,” Hines said with a laugh. “I\u2019m not 35. That was a little tough, but then when I got to D.C., I\u2019m just surrounded by fascinating people, smart people, interesting people, and I\u2019m learning a lot.”<\/p>\n
CHERYL HINES REFUSED RFK JR.’S OFFER TO FAKE SEPARATION DURING HEATED PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Unscripted” author Cheryl Hines opened up about the challenges and surprises of supporting husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s political career in Washington, D.C. (Cheryl Hines\/Skyhorse)<\/p>\n “It was sort of like an energy boost to my life. When you\u2019re learning things for the first time, it\u2019s exciting.”<\/p>\n The Emmy-nominated actress \u2014 best known for her role as Larry David\u2019s on-screen wife on HBO\u2019s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” \u2014 said that when Kennedy launched his presidential campaign<\/a>, Hollywood’s response was mixed.<\/p>\n “The move from Hollywood to D.C. was\u2026 at first, it was scary.”<\/p>\n \u2014 Cheryl Hines<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “Yes, when my husband started running, there were a lot of reactions,” she told Fox News Digital. “There were a lot of people in Hollywood, the entertainment business, that were not supportive of it.”<\/p>\n WATCH: CHERYL HINES CALLS MOVE FROM HOLLYWOOD TO WASHINGTON, DC \u2018SCARY\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Still, Hines said the experience quickly revealed who was truly in her corner \u2014 and the process made those friendships even stronger.<\/p>\n CHERYL HINES BREAKS SILENCE ON HUSBAND RFK JR.\u2019S ALLEGED ONLINE AFFAIR AHEAD OF JOURNALIST’S TELL-ALL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 13, 2025. (Jason C. Andrew\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n “I had my really close friends that said, \u2018OK, you\u2019re going to get through this, no matter what happens.\u2019 And it made my friendships stronger,” she told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n Despite the political noise surrounding Kennedy\u2019s campaign, Hines said what surprised her most was how many people from across the political spectrum<\/a> reached out with support.<\/p>\n “I think what was really surprising to me was how many Democrats, independents and Republicans supported Bobby,” she said. “That was surprising, because usually a candidate has one or the other. So that \u2014 I love that so much. I thought it was so meaningful.”<\/p>\n CHERYL HINES SAYS SHE IS ‘VERY WORRIED’ ABOUT HUSBAND RFK JR’S SAFETY AMID POLITICAL TENSION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines stand together in the Oval Office. (Jason C. Andrew\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n While the leap from Hollywood to D.C. may have felt “scary” at first, Hines said she\u2019s embracing the move.<\/p>\n “Change is always good, and it\u2019s almost always hard\u2026 sometimes you dread it and then when it\u2019s happening you realize, \u2018Oh, oh, I get it. This is why this change is necessary’\u2026 I\u2019m going to lean into it. I\u2019m going to go with it and see what it\u2019s about.”<\/p>\n “Change is always good and it\u2019s almost always hard\u2026 sometimes you dread it\u2026”<\/p>\n \u2014 Cheryl Hines<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hines has stood by Kennedy through the highs and lows of his political and personal life. She recently shared the intense spotlight and safety fears that came with his presidential run<\/a>.<\/p>\n She revealed that at one point, Kennedy \u2014 whom she affectionately calls “Bobby” \u2014 suggested they pretend to be separated to ease public scrutiny.<\/p>\n WATCH: CHERYL HINES FACED HOLLYWOOD BACKLASH OVER HUSBAND RFK JR.’S PRESIDENTIAL RUN<\/strong><\/p>\n “In my book, \u2018Unscripted,\u2019 I talk about this because things got\u2026 dramatic during this presidential campaign,” Hines told Fox News Digital. “Some people were very upset that I was even married to Bobby. They were vocally coming at me because I\u2019m married to Bobby. So, Bobby felt like, \u2018You shouldn\u2019t be having to take that heat. So why don\u2019t we just say we\u2019re separated?\u2019”<\/p>\n While the gesture came from a place of concern, Hines admitted she didn\u2019t think it would have helped.<\/p>\n CHERYL HINES EMOTIONALLY RECOUNTS YOUNG NEPHEW’S DEATH, HOW IT GAVE HER PERSPECTIVE DURING RFK JR’S CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Hines has been married to Kennedy since 2014. Before they tied the knot, she was married to producer Paul Young. The two share one daughter, Catherine, born in 2004.<\/p>\n Hines has been married to Kennedy since 2014. (Scott Eisen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “For a couple to say, \u2018Maybe we should just say we\u2019re not with each other anymore and our lives would be easier\u2019 \u2014 it\u2019s like, well, things have gotten to that point. That\u2019s pretty dramatic and pretty extreme,” Hines added. “And that\u2019s one of the reasons why I wanted to write the book\u2026 experiences that are very once in a lifetime.”<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Hines \u2014 who portrayed Cheryl David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” throughout its run \u2014 reflected on her journey from bartending in Los Angeles to earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in her new memoir, “Unscripted.”<\/p>\n When Fox News Digital asked what off-camera advice her co-star and longtime friend Larry David offered as she stepped into the Kennedy family spotlight, she replied with a candid answer. 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