Lala Kent Excitedly Anticipates Baby No. 2: 'Embracing Expansion'
The joyous news of Lala Kent’s second pregnancy broke on Saturday as the Vanderpump Rules star shared two adorable photos on Instagram to announce her expanding family. In one snapshot, her 2-year-old daughter gazes lovingly at her mother’s growing belly, setting hearts aflutter with anticipation.
Lala Kent, presently navigating the journey of single parenthood, disclosed to Cosmopolitan in January her decision to pursue conception through intrauterine insemination. This method involves surgically placing sperm into the uterus to facilitate fertilization—an option she opted for with the use of donor sperm. Her rationale stemmed from witnessing the success stories of friends who had undergone similar procedures. Rejecting the notion of waiting indefinitely for a partner to start a family, Kent asserted, “I will not gamble on me having my child.”
In March 2021, Kent welcomed her first child, Ocean, with her then-fiancé, film producer Randall Emmett. However, their relationship encountered turbulence, culminating in its dissolution in October 2021 amidst allegations of infidelity on Emmett’s part. Disturbing reports emerged in 2022, with the Los Angeles Times detailing allegations of Emmett’s abusive behavior towards multiple women, assistants, and business associates over several years.
Lala Kent’s Empowered Path to Parenthood
Lala Kent recounted a distressing incident to the Times, where Emmett purportedly tackled her to the ground while attempting to retrieve his phone, fueling suspicions of infidelity. Emmett vehemently refuted all accusations, attributing them to Kent’s purported ploy to secure full custody of their daughter. Presently, the former couple shares custody of Ocean.
Lala Kent’s decision to embark on the journey of expanding her family solo reflects a deeply personal conviction. In her words to Cosmopolitan, she questioned the necessity of a romantic partner in fulfilling her desire for more children. As the anticipation for baby number two grows, congratulations pour in for Lala and her soon-to-be big sister, Ocean.