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Lala Kent and Randall Emmett Settle Custody Battle 3 Years After Breakup
Lala Kent is getting candid about a difficult period.
The Vanderpump Rules star reflected on her 2021 breakup from ex-fiancé Randall Emmett, which she called, "the most horrendous time of my life," sharing how that the ordeal ultimately took a drastic toll on her body.
“Brittany, you remember, I was down to, like, 90 pounds,” Lala told longtime friend Brittany Cartwright, on the March 14 episode of the When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright podcast. “I couldn’t eat. I was not well."
Nearly four years later, the 34-year-old—who shares 3-year-old Ocean with the former movie producer—is thankful she never has to "deal with him ever again."
“Like, ‘You’re OK. That time of your life is over, and you’re on the other side,'” Lala explained she reminds herself. “It’s over. It’s done. That feels so good."
It’s a point she ultimately takes solace in. As she added, “I love being like, ‘You're someone else’s problem.'"
Still Lala—also a single mom to daughter Sosa, 6 months—knows he isn’t fully out of her life as they co-parent Ocean.
“When you share a child with someone," she continued, "you don’t have the luxury of just going, ‘Goodbye! Get the f--k out of my life!'”
In fact, Lala and Randall just recently resolved their lengthy custody battle.
“You guys, the custody battle is over,” Lala told fans during an Amazon Live stream March 4. “It’s officially ended. We’re done with it. So there’s my tea for the day.”
Emphasizing that their daughter's well-being comes first, she was happy with the result.
“After over three years, we have signed an agreement that is best for our daughter, Ocean,” she continued. “So I’m very, very happy about that.”
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For Lala, coming to an agreement has brought her such relief—on behalf of her and Ocean.
“That has weighed on my heart and soul for so long, and I’m sure it’s done the same for my ex,” she added. “I’m just so happy that we were able to get to a good place for the well-being of our kid.”
For more of Lala and Ocean's family moments, read on.
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Disney Duos
Lala Kent qnd Ocean enjoy a day at Disneyland with Scheana Shay and her daughter Summer Moon.
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Red Carpet Debut
The pair attend the Summer Spectacular Benefiting the Brent Shapiro Foundation.
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Best Friends Forever
Ocean and Summer share a heart-melting hug during a play date.
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Birthday Girl
"To my first love: Oh how you rocked my world and sent me straight to heaven when you made me a mama," Lala wrote on Instagram in March 2024. "I love you so much, my little Pisces princess. Keep making waves. Happy 3rd birthday, angel face. God bless you."
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Dog Pile
Ocean cuddles with some precious pups.
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Baby Bumpin'
The pregnant star and her daughter celebrate Mother's Day 2024 in Palm Springs.
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Cute Curls
Ocean is all smiles with the wind in her hair.
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Major Milestone
"I’ve been sober for 5 years today," Lala wrote on social media in October 2023. "On this day I replay my rock bottom moment. All the details of what happened on this day. Waking up, admitting I was powerless, and for the first time in many years seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m so grateful for this day"
"I will continue to work hard for my sobriety, & take a moment of silence for the alcoholic who still suffers," she added. "I see you- I love you. Thank you, God. Happy birthday to me!"
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Puppy Love
Lala shared an adorable snapshot of Ocean and a furry friend.
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Beach Babes
The two enjoy a tropibal beach vacation.
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Strike a Pose
Could Ocean look any cuter in her tiara?
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Aloha Life
"I read on a sign coming in that Aloha is a lifestyle, & it is," the Give Them Lala podcast host posted during a December 2023 vacation. "Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful island. It revived us all. We are so grateful."
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
Scheana and Lala pose with their mini-me's.
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Surf's Up
Ocean practices her surfing skills on the beach.
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Mother's Day 2023
"Thank you for bringing me into this world, mama," Lala wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for making me a mama, Ocean. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone taking on the role of a 'mom'. I see you. It’s not easy, but we got this handled. Today belongs to us."
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Day at the Museum
The mother-daughter duos hit up the Natural History Museum.
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Kiss Kiss
The duo share an adorable smooch.
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Orange County Getaway
A little 'Ocean goes to Newport' carousel," Lala shared in Summer 2023. "Made my heart so full watching O play where I used to play at her age. Newport holds a special place in my heart. My dad would have us set up on this beach at 7 am & we’d stay until the sun went down. Ocean is making him proud. A beach bum just like her Poppy."
Pool Time
Lala and Ocean cool off in the summer heat.
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Red Carpet Reunion
Scheana, Summer, Brock Davies, Lala and Ocean reunite with Vanderpump Rules alums Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, with their son Cruz at the premiere of Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge in L.A.
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