Fri Jan 31 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Cheryl Hines Silences RFK Jr. Split Rumors Amidst Controversial HHS Hearing

**WASHINGTON D.C.** – Actress Cheryl Hines, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, publicly downplayed rumors of marital discord during Wednesday’s Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing. Hines, who sat behind her husband throughout the proceedings, displayed a united front, even sharing a kiss with Kennedy before the hearing began.

The couple has faced persistent split rumors since September, fueled by reports of an alleged affair between Kennedy and journalist Olivia Nuzzi. However, Hines recently told *Us Weekly* that their decade-long marriage remains strong, describing their ability to navigate the “crazy balls” situations they face with humor and resilience. She emphasized their connection and shared a humorous anecdote of an Instagram video showing her interrupting Kennedy’s shower to promote her beauty line, Hines + Young.

This show of unity comes amidst a storm of controversy surrounding Kennedy’s nomination. His cousin, Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, released a scathing video calling him a “predator” and criticizing his stance on vaccinations. In the video, shared on X by Caroline Kennedy’s son, Jack Schlossberg, she accused Kennedy of preying on the desperation of parents of sick children while vaccinating his own children.

Despite the family feud and swirling rumors, Kennedy addressed the committee, stating his desire for increased transparency in food labeling without outright banning fast food. He cited President Trump’s fondness for McDonald’s as an example, emphasizing the importance of informed consumer choices. Hines’s unwavering presence throughout the hearing served as a clear counterpoint to the swirling controversies surrounding her husband’s nomination.

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