EXCLUSIVE: RHONY alum Kelly Bensimon, 52, kisses on-again beau Nick Stefanov, 42… 12 years after she was arrested for assaulting him
Kelly Bensimon was recently spotted out in New York City with her on again boyfriend Nick Stefanov.
The 52-year-old former Real Housewives Of New York City star seemed to be enjoying a romantic kiss with the man after she worked out.
The two showed that their love has persevered throughout their tumultuous history, which includes Bensimon’s 2009 assault arrest for allegedly punching Stefanov in the face.
Going strong: Kelly Bensimon, 52, was spotted late last month sharing a passionate kiss with her on–off boyfriend Nick Stefanov, whom she allegedly assaulted in 2009
Bensimon was dressed down for her outing, though she covered up in a thick black jacket to warm up after complete her run.
She wore a set of tight navy blue leggings covered with lighter blue dots that accentuate her toned legs and trim tummy.
The athleisure suit included a crop top in the same pattern, and she completed her workout ensemble with white trainers with pink and neon yellow accents.
The 5ft10in former reality star’s hair was elegantly styled in caramel-colored waves despite her workout.
Staying toasty: Bensimon was dressed sportily for her outing, though she covered up in a thick black jacket to warm up after complete her run
Sporty style: She wore a set of tight navy blue leggings covered with lighter blue dots that accentuate her toned legs and trim tummy, plus a matching crop top
Stefanov was dressed casually for a more relaxed day with a dark blue blazer on atop a navy hoodie.
He wore a faded red Carnegie Hall baseball cap and jeans with brown leather loafers.
Stefanov and Bensimon stopped to chat against a building’s window, and he reached up to caress her face while leaning in for a kiss as she wrapped her arms around him.
Both practiced coronavirus safety measures while out in public by wearing black masks, though they pulled them down for their smooch.
Sweet: Stefanov and Bensimon stopped to chat against a building’s window, and he reached up to caress her face while leaning in for a kiss as she wrapped her arms around him
Safety first: Both practiced coronavirus safety measures while out in public by wearing black masks, though they pulled them down for their smooch
Low key: Stefanov was dressed casually for a more relaxed day with a dark blue blazer on atop a navy hoodie, plus jeans and brown leather loafers
Posing: Afterward, Bensimon handed her jacket over to her boyfriend so that he could snap a photo of her in her workout clothes
Afterward, Bensimon handed her jacket over to her boyfriend so that he could snap a photo of her in her workout clothes.
Things were as rosy for the couple more than a decade earlier, when Bensimon was arrested on assault charges for hitting Stefanov.
‘She was arrested on March 5 at 9:10 a.m. for punching her fiancé in the face, and [she] gave him a laceration under his left eye. She was arrested for assault — it’s a misdemeanor,’ the New York City Police Department told People at the time.
The New York Post reported that Bensimon may have also been attacked, as a source said she was sporting ‘a fat lip.
Domestic violence: Bensimon was arrested in March 2009 for punching Stefanov in the face and leaving him with a black eye and a gash on his face
After initially pleading not guilty, she entered into a plea deal that only required her to do two days of community service as punishment.
The former model initially pleaded not guilty to the charge of misdemeanor third-degree assault, but she later entered into a plea deal which only required her to perform two days of community service.
Even at the time, Bensimon and Stefanov were reported to be dating on and off, and the two have continued to come back to each other in the ensuing 11 years.
The Post quoted a friend of Stefanov’s after the assault who said he claimed the two were engaged, though a source close to Bensimon disputed that claim to People and said the two weren’t even exclusive at the time.