Cheryl Hines is getting candid about leaving Hollywood for the political grit of Washington, D.C.
Cheryl Hines is getting candid about her biggest move yet — swapping the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for the political grit of Washington, D.C.
The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star and “Unfiltered” author exclusively told Fox News Digital the move east — and into the world of politics alongside her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — wasn’t exactly smooth sailing.
“The move from Hollywood to D.C. was, uh… you know, it was, at first, it was scary because it felt like starting over at 35,” Hines said with a laugh. “I’m not 35. That was a little tough, but then when I got to D.C., I’m just surrounded by fascinating people, smart people, interesting people, and I’m learning a lot.”
“It was sort of like an energy boost to my life. When you’re learning things for the first time, it’s exciting.”
The Emmy-nominated actress — best known for her role as Larry David’s on-screen wife on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” — said that when Kennedy launched his presidential campaign, Hollywood’s response was mixed.
“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.”
Still, Hines said the experience quickly revealed who was truly in her corner — and the process made those friendships even stronger.
“I had my really close friends that said, ‘OK, you’re going to get through this, no matter what happens.’ And it made my friendships stronger,” she told Fox News Digital.
Despite the political noise surrounding Kennedy’s campaign, Hines said what surprised her most was how many people from across the political spectrum reached out with support.
