Viewers met Crystal Kung Minkoff and her husband Robert Minkoff for the first time during the season 11 premiere episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The couple has lived a lavish, adventurous life since they met more than 15 years ago. When Crystal and Rob began a relationship, he was already an uber-successful director. His first big break was directing the iconic Disney filmThe Lion King in 1994. Rob later went direct other Disney films such as The Haunted Mansion and Stuart Little.
Even though only two episodes of the new RHOBH season have aired, fans are already in love with Crystal. Not only do the viewers appreciate how open she has been with the cast, but also her willingness to get in the middle of the drama. However, Crystal's relationship with her husband has also been a topic of conversation amongst the RHOBH fans. Here is everything we know about Crystal and Rob's relationship.
7 They Met When She Was 20
When Crystal was only 20-years-old, she met Rob and quickly fell in love. The couple first laid eyes on each other at one of Rob's office parties in 2003. During the party, Crystal was speaking to a friend and they pointed to Rob, who was playing the piano, revealing he was the director of The Lion King. While Crystal was only hoping to talk about a job opportunity, she ended up falling in love. They spoke about traveling and family life the rest of the night.
6 They Have A 20 Year Age Gap
When the couple met at his office party, Rob was 40-years-old. He had already graduated from California Institute of the Arts in the early 1980s in the Character Animation department and made his directorial debut on several Disney films. Crystal was still coming up in the world and finding her dream career. After they met, Crystal and Rob hit it off and quickly fell in love. The 20 year age gap wasn't even an issue for them as they complement each other so well.
5 They Have Two Kids
Crystal and Rob have welcomed two children together since they first met in 2003. The eldest is their son Max, and their youngest is their daughter Zoe. Both children are always at the center of their Instagram pages. Crystal is often sharing fun moments of her
and her kids playing outside or on fun adventures around Los Angeles. Rob also loves spending time with his kids by taking them to a Disney theme park or spending time at home.
4 They're Involved In Fundraising
Not only are Crystal and Rob a Hollywood power couple, but they are also heavily involved in their charity work. The couple does a lot of fundraising for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, raising money and hosting toy drives to help sick children. During Crystal's first episode of RHOBH, she had Kyle Richards and Lisa Rinna over to bring toys for a toy drive Crystal was hosting. Rob was even named a VIP guest and World of Children supporter at a 2019 Heroes Awards Benefit for the charity in 2019, which was held in Beverly Hills.
3 They Got Married After Four Years Of Dating
Rob proposed to Crystal on Valentine's Day in 2006. A platter of roses arrived at their table in the middle of a Beverly Hills restaurant. In the blossoms included a concealed diamond ring. A year and a half after their engagement, Crystal and Rob tied the knot in
September 2007. The pair were married in front of 300 people at Malibu's Saddlerock Ranch. Rob's brother Kevin officiated the wedding as Crystal and Rob exchanged vows underneath a lavishly flowered chuppah. The couple also knelt to serve their parents during an emotional tea ceremony to honor Crystal's ancestor Confucius.
2 Their First Date Was A Movie Premiere
Shortly after their first meeting, Rob took Crystal to the Finding Nemo premiere as their first date. He asked her if she wanted to attend while they chatted the night away at his office party. Crystal, of course, accepted and was excited to see Rob in his element. As credits rolled, they sang "Beyond the Sea" while holding hands. The night felt so intimate for them, and it was only their first date. After that night, Crystal knew Rob was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.
1 They Have Amassed A $15 Million Net Worth
Over the years, Crystal and Rob have been able to amass a net worth of more than $15 million. Not only has Rob directed a number of successful Disney films, but he has also done some producing, such as The Haunted Mansion, which he directed and produced. Crystal also has her own business called Real Coco. The company, which Crystal co-founded, sells farm-to-bottle premium organic beverages, which are all plant-based and packaged in eco-friendly tetra paks, according to her website. Some of the products include organic coffee creamer variations, organic coconut milk, organic coconut water variations, coconut chips, and more. Now that Crystal is on RHOBH, there is a chance business may be picking up in the next few months.
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