Kendra Wilkinson Swears Off Men After Heartbreaks And Divorce
By Afouda Bamidele on July 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT
Kendra Wilkinson is done with men and on to more fulfilling things!
The former reality star couldn't care less about building any romantic relationships for now, especially after her experience with two heart-crushing relationships.
Kendra Wilkinson broke into the limelight as one of Playboy Founder, Hugh Hefner’s, girlfriends before she settled down with former NFL star, Hank Baskett, in a nine-year marriage.
Kendra Wilkinson Is All About The Business
The television personality has decided to steer clear of men for now and focus her energy on her new business as a real estate agent.
In a new Instagram post, Wilkinson thanked her fans for their love and support, and for keeping her in business so far. She added that she loves being a mom to her kids, enjoys the time off from men's drama, and absolutely adores her body.
“I hope you guys are having a great summer! You can support me by referring me to friends who are looking into moving. Thank you,” the star wrote as she urged potential customers to reach out to her should they plan on “selling or buying.”
Wilkinson began her real estate career after she got licensed in 2020. According to The Daily Mail, she joined fellow realtor and reality star Mario Umansky’s agency after getting her license.
The star carried fans through her struggles to find her footing as a real estate agent in a docuseries, “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” that lasted for two seasons between 2021 and 2023.
The Former E! Star Explained How Her Divorce From Baskett Affected Her
Wilkinson married her heartthrob in 2009 and welcomed two children before parting ways in 2018. However, the divorce process left her mental health in shambles.
As shared by The Blast, her separation from Baskett also coincided with the end of her reality show on E!, and the burden of losing two things at once was too much to bear.
The 40-year-old and her estranged husband featured on the E! reality TV series, “Kendra On Top,” which ran for five years from 2012 to 2017.
The star became depressed due to these crushing blows. She also had to move into a little house, and all of a sudden, life lost its essence. “I didn't understand what was going on, and all of a sudden, I had to do some intense healing,” Wilkinson acknowledged.
Help came in the form of love from her two kids and a new reality show about her new job as a realtor in 2021. “It's like God was giving my life back to me. It was wild, and I'm just so grateful to have this opportunity,” Wilkinson explained at the time.
Wilkinson Will Always Have Love For Her Estranged Husband
Despite becoming history in each other’s romantic life, the Playboy veteran expressed her admiration for her ex, especially in performing his role as a father to their kids.
Wilkinson noted that being great parents was the most important part of their relationship post-divorce, and he has displayed excellent commitment to that.
“That itself is so good. It's good enough. If later down the line things happen, then they happen. I will always love him, and I loved him once. Love doesn't just go away,” the TV star reiterated.
However, the friendship between Baskett and the former reality star did not happen overnight. According to her, she was in a “terrible dark cave” for a very long time before she pulled herself out.
Wilkinson remained hopeful for much better days as she acknowledged back then that life was getting back to being “good again.”
The 40-Year-Old Pressed Pause On Her Real Estate Business Last Year
The star made an announcement last May to share that she was taking a break from the hustle of selling homes and apartments to shine the light on other areas of her life.
As noted by The Blast, Wilkinson disclosed to her fans that getting things up and running as a real estate agent got tough along the way.
“My relationship with real estate has come to an end at this moment and I'm on to new projects,” the mother-of-two declared, noting that it had begun to affect her mental well-being.
She also planned to use the opportunity to bond with her children, especially as her real estate reality show was not renewed for a third season. “Kendra Sells Hollywood” showcased the reality star and her attempts to build a formidable brand in the world of reality, L.A.’s real estate industry.
Kendra Wilkinson Reflected On The Damage Of Her Time At The Playboy Mansion
The star became a household name on reality television following her appearance on Hefner’s reality show on E!. Wilkinson’s controversial career, which began at 18, had her drinking and partying most of her nights away in the luxury Playboy mansion alongside Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt.
However, the demons from her past began to haunt her after she left the show. “I was there for the partying, okay, let's just be real. I was not there for Hugh Hefner to be my boyfriend,” Wilkinson added.
Years down the line and outside the mansion, Wilkinson began to reflect, mostly questioning why she did the things she did on such a public platform. Additionally, her time at the mansion sabotaged her self-esteem, something she swore would not happen to her kids.
In her words: “As a mom, I look back at what happened to where I felt like I had to date an older man at the age of 18. What brought me to that point? These are the things I'm trying to correct in my parenting for my daughter.”
