Vanderpump Rules alum Rachel Leviss shocked fans when she officially released a camera clip showing her ex-boyfriend James Kennedy high on drugs and violently assaulting her, leaving her bruised and injured around both eyes before collapsing unconscious onto the floor

Posted October 27, 2025

In a deeply disturbing and emotional turn of events, Vanderpump Rules alum Rachel Leviss has come forward with shocking video footage that appears to show her ex-boyfriend, fellow Bravo star

James Kennedy, violently assaulting her while under the influence of drugs.

The footage, which Rachel released on her personal social media and later confirmed through her podcast, has sent shockwaves through the Bravo community and sparked urgent conversations about

domestic violence, accountability, and the dark realities behind reality TV relationships.

The Video That Stunned the Bravo World 📹😱

The clip — which Rachel says was captured by an in-home security camera during a private moment in their shared apartment — allegedly shows an

erratic and clearly intoxicated James Kennedy screaming at Rachel before physically attacking her, pushing her to the ground, and striking her multiple times.

In the video, Rachel is heard crying and pleading for him to stop. The footage ends with her

collapsing unconscious, visibly bruised around both eyes.

“I debated for months whether or not to share this,” Rachel said in an emotional Instagram post. “But I realized staying silent only protects the abuser. This is my truth — and I won’t hide anymore.”

Rachel Speaks Out: “I Thought I Was Going to Die” 💬💔

In a follow-up podcast episode titled “Behind Closed Doors,” Rachel opened up in detail about the traumatic experience, sharing how the attack left her

physically injured and emotionally shattered.

“I thought I was going to die that night,” she said. “No one — especially someone who claims to love you — should ever lay a hand on you. I waited so long to tell this story because I was afraid, ashamed, and honestly, still healing.”

Rachel claims the incident occurred during the final months of their relationship, but she kept it hidden — both from producers and close friends — out of fear and denial.

Fan Reactions and Industry Response 🔥📢

The Bravo fandom, which has followed the turbulent relationship between Rachel and James since Season 5 of Vanderpump Rules, responded with a mix of heartbreak, outrage, and support

Social media erupted with calls for accountability, with hashtags like #JusticeForRachel and #HoldJamesAccountable trending within hours.

“I used to root for James’ redemption arc, but this is unforgivable,” one fan tweeted.

“Rachel deserves peace, healing, and full support.”

Several Vanderpump Rules cast members — including Ariana Madix, Lala Kent, and Scheana Shay — expressed public support for Rachel, praising her bravery and calling for industry-wide action to

protect reality stars beyond the cameras.

James Kennedy Remains Silent (For Now) 🧨

As of now, James Kennedy has not publicly responded to the video or the allegations. Bravo has also declined to comment, though insiders say the network is “

monitoring the situation closely.”

Legal experts speculate that criminal charges could follow, depending on the jurisdiction and whether Rachel intends to pursue legal action.

“Releasing the footage publicly is a powerful move, but it’s also risky,”

said one legal analyst. “If James does respond, we could see a defamation lawsuit or a full-blown legal battle.”

The Bigger Picture: Abuse Behind the Glamour 💔📺

Rachel’s story is sparking a larger conversation about the

hidden abuse that can happen behind reality TV’s glossy facade. The pressure to maintain an image, protect a brand, or keep a relationship going for ratings can often silence victims — sometimes for years.

“I stayed quiet because I was part of this machine,” Rachel admitted. “But no more. I’m choosing myself now.”

She ended her message with a plea to others going through similar situations:

“If you’re in a relationship that hurts you — mentally, emotionally, or physically — please get out. You are not alone. You are worthy of safety and love.”

Where Things Stand Now 🧘‍♀️

Rachel is reportedly working with trauma counselors and women’s advocacy organizations to share her story in a more public and impactful way. Rumors suggest she may be working on a documentary or memoir focused on

healing after abuse, with the goal of helping other survivors find their voice.

“This isn’t just about me,” she said. “It’s about every woman who thought she had to stay quiet. I’m breaking the silence — and I hope others will too.”

Denise Richards Shows Off $1 Million Check She 'Never Cashed' from Ex Charlie Sheen: 'Is It Still Good?'

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Denise Richards has found a $1 million check that she never cashed from Charlie Sheen
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a snap of the uncashed check to her Instagram Stories on Oct. 23
"Is it still good?" she jokingly asked, tagging her ex

Denise Richards has a million-dollar question for Charlie Sheen.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 54, joked with her ex-husband by posting a photo of an apparently uncashed check he wrote her over a decade ago — for a whopping $1 million.

"Found this during my recent move," she wrote over the image on her Instagram Stories. "I never cashed it, ©charliesheen. Is it still good?!"

Richards placed the slip of paper on a flat surface for the photo, revealing Sheen's signature, her own name in the "pay to the order of" line and an overall sum of $1 million. The check was signed on Dec. 24, 2011 via "Charlie Sheen's pocket account."

To add to the cheeky post, Richards soundtracked the image with an appropriate song for the occasion: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon hit "Money."

Denise Richards shares look at check from Charlie Sheen.

Denise Richards/Instagram

Although personal checks typically expire after six months, Richards and Sheen, 60, appear to be on good terms these days — even without the $1 million — nearly two decades after their tumultuous 2006 divorce.

The former couple stepped out together at the Los Angeles premiere of Sheen’s Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, back in September, posing for photos together and sharing a hug. The actors share daughters Sami, 21, and Lola, 20.

The pair were married from 2002-2006 after meeting on the set of Good Advice in 2000 and Richards detailed their relationship in the new documentary, sharing that she recalled her life with Sheen in "three stages": "It’s the time I met him and married him, then my divorce and then the aftermath of it. I’m sorry to get so f------ emotional about it because it was a lot, and I’ve had to f------ hold it together.”

“I did want us to just pretend like everything was fine in front of the kids,” she later added. “It’s not their fault we got divorced. They didn’t ask to be born into a broken family. They didn’t ask to be born into a family that is super public and all this s---.”

Sheen added of the relationship in the documentary that he "made it a lot more difficult than it needed to be" and feels "awful about that to this day."

Richards, who is in the midst of a divorce and ongoing legal battle with Aaron Phypers, previously discussed her marriage to Sheen in a PEOPLE cover story back in February. Richards "didn’t want to judge him based on the tabloids" when they first met, she revealed.

“I judged him as the man I met. I said ‘Well, unless he murdered someone, I can’t judge him for the past,' " she said, adding that the eventual marriage was a "roller coaster," “more than people even know.”

Richards said she was also on good terms with Sheen, who's been sober since 2017, she added at the time. “I believe in destiny,” she said. “I wouldn't have Sami and Lola if it weren’t for him.”

“Despite everything we went through, we can have a sense of humor about all the s--- we went through."

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