Estella Sneider

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Estella Sneider
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Born
Estella Sneider Bessudo

(1950-09-03) September 3, 1950 (age 73)
Mexico City, Mexico
Alma mater University of Southern California (BS)
California Graduate Institute (MA; PsyD)
OccupationPsychologist
Known for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Political party Republican
SpouseEduardo Umansky (divorced)
Children2, including Mauricio Umansky
Relatives Kyle Richards (daughter-in-law)
Website drestellasneider.com

Estella Sneider (also known as Dr. Estella, [1] born September 3, 1950) is a Mexican television and radio personality, sex therapist, psychologist, author, and socialite. She is also known for her appearances on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with her son Mauricio Umansky and daughter-in-law actress Kyle Richards.

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Sneider was nominated for a Shorty Award for her podcasting experience in 2014, a result of her being very active in the entertainment and charity scenes in Los Angeles as well as maintaining an active web presence. [2]

Biography

Sneider was born on September 3, 1950, in Mexico City, Mexico, as the youngest child and only daughter of Simon Sneider and Esther Bessudo Perez. [3] Her four older brothers, two of whom are still living, are Ruben Sneider Bessudo (b. October 31, 1936 - d. January 3, 2009), Luis Sneider Bessudo (b. June 26,1938 - d. July 26, 2023), Jorge Sneider Bessudo, and Guillermo Sneider Bessudo. She attended Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico for junior high school, moving to Colegio Hebreo Tarbut for high school. The high school belonged to the Tarbut movement. After getting pregnant, she finished out her high school career at Instituto Superior Abierto.

In 1968, at the age of 18, Sneider married Eduardo Umansky. Together they had two children: Mauricio Simon Umansky [4] and Sharon Umansky. In 1976, the family moved to the United States so that Sneider could pursue higher education. She earned a Bachelor's in Psychology in 1980 from the University of Southern California, followed by a Master's (1984) and then PsyD (1986) in Psychology from the California Graduate Institute. Following her PsyD, Sneider attended the University of California Los Angeles for a year of training in Sexology and Sexual Therapy. [5]

In 1996, her son Mauricio married American actress Kyle Richards as her second husband. Together, the couple have three daughters, namely Alexia Simone, Sophia, and Portia Umansky. [6] Mauricio works as a high end real estate agent, focusing on properties around Beverly Hills and Bel Air, and has a net worth of approximately $30 million. [7] [8] Mauricio's marriage to Kyle was the vehicle for Sneider appearing on RHOBH. Of her relationship with Kyle, Sneider stated, "She is a wonderful wife to my son Mauricio Umansky for 17-plus years, a fabulous mother to my granddaughters and the best daughter-in-law any mother could have." [3]

From Left: Daughter-in-law Kyle Richards, son Mauricio Umansky, and Dr. Estella Sneider at Estella's birthday party in 2013. 98DPI-Estella's Birthday with Mauricio & KyleDSCN2157.jpg
From Left: Daughter-in-law Kyle Richards, son Mauricio Umansky, and Dr. Estella Sneider at Estella's birthday party in 2013.

Daughter Sharon married Kendall Tyler Benton.

In 2014, a number of celebrities nominated Sneider for a Shorty Award, including Camille Grammer, Ann Wilson, Kyle Richards, Cristian Solis (wife of Marco Antonio Solís), and others, resulting in about 50 nominations overall. [9]

Awards

YearAwardResultRef.
2015Rose Diamond AwardWon [10]
2015Multicultural Motion Picture Association - Media AwardWon
2015 City of Los Angeles Certificate of RecognitionAwarded [11]
2015The Hollywood Appreciation Society Lifetime Achievement AwardWon [12]
2015State of California Senate Certificate of RecognitionAwarded [13]
2015 California Legislature Assembly Office of the Speaker Certificate of RecognitionAwarded
2014 Shorty Award Nominated
2013 Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO) Gala HonoreeHonored [14]
2013 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department CertificateAwarded
2013 City of Los Angeles Certificate of RecognitionAwarded

When WIZO named Sneider a Gala Honoree in 2013, she was thanked for her work in the organization by Californian politicians Brad Sherman, Adam B. Schiff, Zev Yaroslavsky, Bernard C. Parks, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Jr., Eric Garcetti, Nury Martinez, and the Beverly Hills city council.

Personal life

Sneider is regularly an attendee at society and charity events, including Nick Palance's galas. [15] [16] [17]

Sneider has been open about having had plastic surgery. On season 2, episode 9 of RHOBH, Sneider underwent a facelift. During healing, Sneider did not appear on the show until episode 14, at which time her daughter-in-law Kyle stated "Only in Beverly Hills can your mother-in-law look younger than you". [18] [19]

In 2011, Sneider sent her condolences to fellow RHOBH alum Taylor Armstrong after her estranged husband, Russell Armstrong, committed suicide. E! News interviewed Sneider, where she talked about dealing with suicidal patients. "When I see general patients who have been suicidal, I ask what their plans are, why did they choose that. Explain the plans such as who will find them and what do they think people will think? It's amazing when people start exploring, they get to the message and the real pain that they're feeling. They let it go. Unfortunately, I wish more people would reach out and more professionals are there." [20]

Along with psychology, sexology, charity work, and writing, Sneider is also a property photographer and runs Luxury Style Photography. The business is built around photographing upscale properties and homes which are being put on the market. [21] [22] [23]

Filmography

DateShowRoleEpisode/NotesRef.
2008Doctora CorazónPrincipal [24]
2012 The Ricki Lake Show Self"She's The Boss" [25]
2013The Brentwood ConnectionFamous Sex Therapist [26]
2014Stars Und SternchenSelfAgency Pictures - Awards [27]
2014Society TVSelf
2014Hi SocietySelf [28]
2014Epperson Media ShowSelf2014 Los Angeles Fashion Week
2014900 VoicesSelfTV movie
2014Astro RoyalSelfFour episodes
2014Ron and Laura Take Back AmericaAssociate producer
2015The EZ ShowUn­knownViva the Doll Tour Pink Carpet [29]
2015CancerActress (Cancer), Director, writer, videographer, editorShort
2015Beverly Hills RoyalProducer, directorFour episodes
2010-2015 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Self / Kyle's mother-in-law2 episodes
(2010: season 1, episode 4; 2015: season 5, episode 19)

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