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Estella Sneider
Born
Estella Sneider Bessudo

(1950-09-03) September 3, 1950 (age 74)
Mexico City, Mexico
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BS)
California Graduate Institute (MA; PsyD)
OccupationPsychologist
Known forReal Housewives of Beverly Hills
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEduardo Umansky (divorced)
Children2
RelativesKyle Richards (daughter-in-law)
Websitedrestellasneider.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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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Date Show Role Episode/Notes Ref.
2008 Doctora Corazón Principal [24]
2012 The Ricki Lake Show Self "She's The Boss" [25]
2013 The Brentwood Connection Famous Sex Therapist [26]
2014 Stars Und Sternchen Self Agency Pictures - Awards [27]
2014 Society TV Self
2014 Hi Society Self [28]
2014 Epperson Media Show Self 2014 Los Angeles Fashion Week
2014 900 Voices Self TV movie
2014 Astro Royal Self Four episodes
2014 Ron and Laura Take Back America Associate producer
2015 The EZ Show Un­known Viva the Doll Tour Pink Carpet [29]
2015 Cancer Actress (Cancer), Director, writer, videographer, editor Short
2015 Beverly Hills Royal Producer, director Four episodes
2010-2015 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Self / Kyle's mother-in-law 2 episodes
(2010: season 1, episode 4; 2015: season 5, episode 19)

References

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  1. ^ "Extra Added Attractions at Ascent Expo This Weekend, Singer-Rapper Sky Blu, Author Dr. Estella Sneider & Prince Mario Max Schaumburg-Lippe, Royal, Actor & TV Presenter to Appear at The Los Angeles Convention Center". Globe News Wire. Feb 17, 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  2. ^ "THE SHORTY INTERVIEW WITH DR.ESTELLA SNEIDER". Shorty Awards. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  3. ^ a b Kadison, Dan (Jul 31, 2013). "Bedside Manners: A Q&A with Sex Therapist Dr. Estella Sneider". News Whistle. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  4. ^ "KYLE RICHARDS: MAURICIO UMANSKY'S MOTHER, DR. ESTELLA SNEIDER… "CELEBRITY" DATING SITE… COMING TO YOUR TV SOON!!". Stoopid Housewives. Aug 4, 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  5. ^ "WOMEN & FASHION FILMFEST & SHE WEBFEST 2015". Women Fash Film. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  6. ^ "PHOTOS Kyle Richards' Kyle By Alene Too Store Pre-Opening with cast of RHOBH". Starcasm. Jul 22, 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  7. ^ Weigle, Lauren (Nov 18, 2014). "Mauricio Umansky, Kyle Richards' Husband: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  8. ^ Raiford, Tiffany (Mar 30, 2015). "Five Reasons Kyle Richards Should Split from Mauricio Umansky". Celebrity Toob. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  9. ^ "DR.ESTELLA SNEIDER @DrEstella". Shorty Awards. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  10. ^ "Dr. Estella Sneider Receives Rose Diamond Award". EZWAYTV WORLDWIDE. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  11. ^ "Nick Palance Headlines Star-Studded Charity Gala". PR Web. Jun 28, 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  12. ^ "THE HOLLYWOOD APPRECIATION SOCIETY". Estella Sneider. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  13. ^ Bragg, Anicia. "For Some, Life is not Fair…". Viva Glam Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  14. ^ "WIZO GALA 2013 Dr Estella Sneider Honoree". WIZO. Nov 24, 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  15. ^ Brown, Dustin (Jun 27, 2015). "NICK PALANCE HEADLINES STAR-STUDDED CHARITY GALA". Hollywood Press Corps. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  16. ^ "The Vagina Monologues - A Celebrity Benefit". Contact Music. May 19, 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  17. ^ "Help Stop the Bully Benefit - 07/23/2014". Press Line Photos. Jul 23, 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  18. ^ McGrath, Jenny (Dec 7, 2011). "Before and After Photos of Kyle Richards' Mother-in-Law Estella's Plastic Surgery on RHOBH". Wet Paint. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  19. ^ Morrison, Jackie (Nov 14, 2011). "Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Your Face Or Mine Episode Re-cap". Star Pulse. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  20. ^ Garvey, Marianne (Aug 18, 2011). "Coroner: Russell Armstrong Dead for More Than a Day Before Body Found". E! News. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  21. ^ "Luxury Style Photography". Luxury Style Photography. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  22. ^ Curry, Sheree R. (Mar 11, 2011). "Celebrity Home of the Day: 'Real Housewives' Kyle Richards". AOL. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  23. ^ Larson, Nicole (Nov 21, 2010). "$13.7 Million Zoltan Pali-Designed House". Huffington Post. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  24. ^ "DRA. CORAZON". Dra. Corazon. Dec 31, 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  25. ^ "Dr.Estella Sneider, PhD invited by daughter in law Kyle Richards to the Ricki Lake Show". Dec 27, 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  26. ^ "The Brentwood Connection Screening". Daily Celeb. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  27. ^ "Stars und Sternchen (2014)". Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  28. ^ "Dr Estella Sneider appears in German TV Show High Society". Schaumburg Post. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  29. ^ "EZ TALK LIVE on EZ WAY BROADCASTING and Dr. Estella Sneider and Alex Kwechansky". EZ TALK LIVE. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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