Kendra Wilkinson Finally Talks About Her Co-parenting Relationship With Hank Baskett After They Split Up
We’ve been seeing Kendra Wilkinson on our TVs for a while now. The reality television personality, who has made a career out of discussing her life on camera, moved into Hugh Hefner’s mansion right out of high school. In a plausible tale, we witnessed the blonde beauty wed a professional footballer, then watched as their union crumbled. However, these two still manage to co-parent their adorable children in spite of the adultery allegations and their widely recognized relationship.
Where Did it All Begin?
Let’s start from the very beginning before delving into the specifics of Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett’s co-parenting arrangement. How did this Californian woman come to set records on reality TV? Where did her narrative start?
Where Did It All Begin?
Well, Kendra Wilkinson was born in San Diego to former professional cheerleader Patti, and biotech businessman Eric. The star’s parents split up when she was eight years old, and she grew up estranged from her multi-millionaire father.
A Softball Star
Kendra Wilkinson participated in the school’s softball team. It’s interesting to note that the ’80s rom-com Fast Times at Ridgemont High was based on the model’s high school. Kendra spent a brief period of time working as a dental assistant after graduating from high school.
A Softball Star
Kendra attained several modeling gigs at this point as a result of her spectacular good qualities. The young beauty would attend gatherings dressed to the nines and pose for fancy photographs (or wearing very little).
From High School to Hugh Hefner
When Kendra Wilkinson first met renowned publisher Hugh Hefner, she was working as a painted girl at the Playboy Mansion. The Playboy creator was celebrating his 78th birthday, and he had already seen Kendra in a photo shoot.
From High School To Hugh Hefner
Hefner requested the young model to live with him at the Mansion soon after Hugh and Kendra met. Years after making the choice, Wilkinson has said, “I was like, ‘hell yeah, I’m here,’ […] I knew nothing about Playboy, I’d just graduated high school.”
The Girls Next Door
Kendra Wilkinson appeared on her first reality TV show a year after she first met Hugh Hefner. Hugh Hefner’s life was originally intended to be the subject of the television show, but soon his numerous live-in girlfriends came to the fore.
The Girls Next Door
Kendra has remarked about the series in the past: “On camera, you saw us together and it was the trio. But off-camera, we would just *POOF* disappear into our own little worlds. We just never bonded, we were not friends.”
The Sports-Loving Stunner
Interestingly, Kendra Wilkinson aspired to be a sports commentator if she hadn’t found success on reality television. The celebrity would eventually secure a regular writing position for the Philadelphia Eagles. Her mother used to support this squad, and her ex-husband Hank also played for it.
The Sports Loving Stunner
Kendra, though, was an indisputable success on reality television. She was the breakthrough star of The Girls Next Door, and her fellow cast members became resentful of how much screen time she was getting.
Who Is Hank Baskett?
Now, let’s learn more about Hank Baskett before delving into the specifics of Kendra and Hank’s relationship. Henry, a social worker, and Judy, a financial manager, were the athlete’s parents when she was born in New Mexico. He played football for the University of New Mexico while he was a student there.
Who Is Hank Baskett?
In the end, Hank Baskett played wide receiver for the NFL teams Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. In 2011, the professional football player declared his retirement from the game.
She Said Yes!
Before becoming engaged, Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett had only been dating for six months. The two apparently met while playing golf, and they must have gotten along right away. In 2008, Hank asked Kendra to marry him at Seattle’s Space Needle.
She Said Yes!
Kendra first refuted rumors that she was engaged, but she eventually acknowledged being in a relationship when she appeared on Chelsea Handler’s show. With a two-carat princess cut diamond, Hank made his proposal. Without a doubt, she agreed.
Kendra, Reality TV Star
Obviously, Kendra needed to leave the Playboy Mansion when she met her future husband. But why undergo such a radical life transformation if reality television won’t be filming it? That’s correct, Kendra, the breakout reality star, would have her own spin-off.
Kendra, Reality TV Star
Kendra’s debut season followed the celebrity as she experienced living alone for the first time. Viewers observed the celebrity deal with all the typical drama as she planned her wedding to Hank.
A Wedding at the Mansion
It only makes logical that Hugh Hefner’s former lovers would exchange vows at the Mansion. Since we are dealing with some extremely large-than-life people, we must admit that we find that dynamic to be rather peculiar.
A Wedding At The Mansion
2009 saw the marriage of Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett in front of their loved ones and reality TV stars. The former Playmate called her husband “the man of my dreams,” saying “he’s one in a million,” and “I’m so lucky.”
Hank and Kendra’s Kids
Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson are parents to two kids in total. Soon after getting married in 2009, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Henry Randall “Hank” Baskett IV.
Hank And Kendra’s Kids
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett made the announcement that they were having a second child some years later, in 2013. With the addition of baby Alijah Mary Baskett in 2014, the family now numbers four. Hugh Hefner was first thought to be the godparent for young Hank, but sadly, that was not to be.
Record-Breaking Reality TV
Perhaps it shouldn’t have come as a surprise that Kendra’s self-titled reality series was a success given her notoriety on Girls Next Door. The program set records when it debuted on E in 2009! Since The Anna Nicole Show in 2002, this series launch has had the greatest ratings among reality shows.
Record Breaking Reality TV
Kendra has a total of three seasons from 2007 to 2011. The program centered on the star’s day-to-day interactions with her friends, family, and job chances. Viewers for the first season were 2.6 million on average.
Struggling With New Motherhood
Kendra Wilkinson struggled with post-partum depression after giving birth to baby Hank. She said in an interview that “After giving birth, I never brushed my hair, my teeth, or took a shower. I looked in the mirror one day and was really depressed.”
Struggling With New Motherhood
Living in Indianapolis during this trying time made Kendra feel alone. The celebrity moved there to be with her husband, but she wasn’t accustomed to the demands of parenting or the isolation of living far from her friends.
I Was in a Black Hole
Kendra writes in her 2011 memoir that she battled postpartum depression for two years. Of course, it’s not exactly simple to adjust to significant life changes while being filmed by a reality TV crew. The new mother’s struggles adjusting to her drastically altered life away from the Playboy Mansion were seen by viewers.
I Was In A Black Hole
In her autobiography, Kendra wrote: “I felt devastated, helpless — like I was in a black hole.” At one point, she states that she would hide in a closet to “scream and cry.”
Kendra, the E! True Hollywood Story
The series, True Hollywood Story, which first aired in 1996, focuses on various celebrities’ lives. Kendra Wilkinson was the focus of her own E! documentary, which makes sense given her gorgeous and unique life story.
Kendra, The E! True Hollywood Story
Numerous Playboy-related celebrities have been shown, including Hugh Hefner himself as well as Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, and Hugh Hefner. Around this time, a private film of Kendra as a teenager that had been released began to go around. Naturally, the celebrity said she would sue.
Kendra on Top
Previously, Kendra Wilkinson worked for the E. since her debut on reality television. To “get rid of the more Playboy trashy parts” in their programming, the network made a vow after electing a new president. Kendra’s final season was when this remark was made, and soon after, the celebrity and E! split off.
Kendra On Top
Kendra and her family signed up for WE TV’s Kendra on Top in 2011, and the first season debuted in 2012, followed by the final one in 2017.
2013: A Wild Year
Viewers get a feel of how crazy Kendra Wilkinson’s life is in the second season of Kendra on Top. The celebrity made many television appearances in a single year, was involved in a vehicle accident, had a stroke, and announced her pregnancy.
2013 A Wild Year
Kendra and Kate Gosselin, a fellow reality star, switched lifestyles for a 2013 Celebrity Wife Swap episode. She had a small hemorrhagic stroke a few months later after being involved in a car accident on a California highway. And there were film crews there too!
“Faking” a Marriage Crisis
The star’s marriage was documented by the cameras that were constantly present in Kendra Wilkinson’s life. In fact, viewers even charged the celebrity couple with fabricating evidence to pass off a marriage breakdown as real in order to boost viewership. Naturally, Kendra was really offended by this.
“Faking” A Marriage Crisis
The actor stated on Instagram, “1. how do u fake marital problems? makes absolutely no sense. 2. Yes, we are having issues.” She added, “I’ve been in a lot of therapy lately n hope all gets resolved for me, Hank, kids, and even for TV.”
Sleeping in Separate Rooms
Since then, Kendra Wilkinson has admitted that she and her ex-husband Hank Baskett had separate beds. She clarified, “There was no way I could talk about what I was feeling because I didn’t know what it was, so we just had to stay apart.”
Sleeping In Separate Rooms
Unfortunately, postpartum depression can leave women feeling alone, afraid, and as though they have failed in their most crucial role. These feelings will most likely become more intense if they are not expressed to someone.
Tomorrow Is a New Day
When Kendra Wilkinson isn’t feeling well, she occasionally uses Instagram to communicate. The reality TV star stated the following in several posts: “Pray for Kdub lmao. Life isn’t making any sense to me right now.” In another post, she wrote, “I try to so hard to be good but never good enough. Therapy is for the birds.”
Tomorrow Is A New Day
The celebrity voiced her annoyance at always facing criticism by stating, “No matter what…I am labeled. Playboy party girl. Bad mom. D-list celebrity. Crazy. Always wrong.”
Baby Hank Saved Me
In later years, Kendra thought back on her despair and said her kid was essential in her recovery. She recalled, “Baby Hank really made me stop, step back, and realize, ‘If I don’t stop acting like this, he’s going to pick up on it.’” The celebrity began working on herself after receiving counseling.
Baby Hank Saved Me
Naturally, the leaked footage of Kendra as a teenager did not help her mental state. She enquired, “It broke my heart because how can you do that when I have a baby?”
Hank Baskett’s Dark Spiral
Hank Baskett’s career as a professional football player was coming to an end by 2010. The celebrity signed with the Minnesota Vikings was dismissed and then resigned with the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, the sportsman spoke up to his fans about his troubles during this difficult time.
Hank Baskett’s Dark Spiral
In 2015, Baskett reflected on the past, saying, “The stress and depression were eating away at me. I fell into what happens to a lot of professional athletes who change careers. It hit me, and it hit hard.”
The Cheating Scandal
The Baskett family is upended by a cheating scandal in Kendra on Top’s fourth season. According to reports, Hank had a relationship with model Ava Sabrina London. Even worse, Kendra was carrying the couple’s second child at the time.
The Cheating Scandal
Just a few months after baby Alijah was born, these accusations made the news. It was said that a distraught Kendra urged her unfaithful husband to leave while flushing her wedding ring down the toilet.
Hank Baskett’s Identity Crisis
Kendra has now discovered that Hank was going through an identity crisis as they reflect on the negative aspects of their marriage.
Hank Baskett’s Identity Crisis
She stated, “He’s played football his whole life. I’ve only known Hank as a football player and I loved that about him […] And then football ended, here we are, we have a kid and the roles reversed. I became the breadwinner, he became more at home with little Hank, and I think that put a lot of stress onto him.”
Giving it a Go
Kendra Wilkinson came up following the adultery scandal and said she would forgive her husband. She stated: “I cannot shut this man down. I’m willing to spend the rest of my life trying to figure this out rather than spend one night single.”
Giving It A Go
The celebrity expressed cautious optimism for the couple’s future together, saying “I believe we’re on the road to being better than ever. Sometimes you need a shake-up to get to a place you’ve never been before.”
Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars
Kendra Wilkinson went there for marriage counseling because she had a successful reality TV career under her belt. Both Kendra and Hank registered for Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars on VH1.
Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars
Kendra outlined the reasoning for their choice, “We’re going through a huge marital crisis at the time. It has four amazing therapists that are willing to help us for two weeks, away from social media, away from TV, away from the world and we’re in. I mean come on.”
I Believe Hank
The adultery scandal ultimately didn’t cause Kendra Wilkinson to divorce Hank Baskett. The reality star admitted it would take a “lifetime” to win back her husband before taking him back.
I Believe Hank
She said, “All I can say is I believe Hank. I love Hank. And he’s proven to me that he’s worth forgiving and fighting for.” Hank Bassett has consistently denied being an unfaithful partner. When he acknowledged being self-centered, Kendra called him, “very gullible and naïve.”
Kendra Plays Around
We believe Kendra Wilkinson and her husband Hank Baskett may have had some sort of arrangement in secret. Hank admitted in 2016 that, in the wake of his alleged infidelity, he had told his wife to “go play around.”
Kendra Plays Around
In fact, Kendra was photographed sharing a kiss with Jimmy Bullard, an English ex-soccer player who is Kendra’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here UK co-star. According to reports, Kendra would never get over her husband’s extramarital affair and remained married for the benefit of the children.
Holly Versus Kendra
Kendra Wilkinson has had to cope with her marital issues, postpartum depression, and a stroke in addition to her high-profile feuds. Burn! Holly Madison, the star’s former Girls Next Door co-star who wrote a biography about their time at the Mansion, referred to Kendra as “the fakest person I’ve ever met.”
Holly Versus Kendra
With her own perspective, Kendra fired back, claiming that Holly had always desired children with Hef in order to acquire a portion of his wealth.
Falling Out With Patti
Kendra Wilkinson, a reality celebrity, also had a bad personal connection with her mother Patti. The sixth season of the reality show Kendra on Top revealed the couple’s conflicts, which were brought on by Patti’s issues with Hank, her daughter’s husband.
Falling Out With Patti
On the program, Patti said she thought the professional athlete was controlling and put his own career first. Kendra responded by describing her mother’s public comments as “like a straight-up knife in the back.”
Happy Wedding Anniversary
Kendra and Hank celebrated their anniversary seven years after getting married at the Space Needle. Kendra stated in an Instagram post from 2016: “I’m so proud of us and what we stand for. Our kids will believe in love and forgiveness because of us showing them it’s possible.”
Happy Wedding Anniversary
Hank posted pictures from the couple’s excursion to the lake in a post in honor of Kendra’s birthday. He noted: “The moments two people in love are able to share when they truly don’t have a care in the world are priceless.”
Hank the Proud Parent
Gushing Instagram postings are popular with Hank Baskett, especially when they feature his children. The former NFL quarterback shared a photo of himself and his son Hank at Hank’s birthday celebration in 2016.
Hank The Proud Parent
The caption on the star said, “As a parent, your child’s birthday party can be one of the most stressful days BUT when they have a never-ending smile and keep coming up saying it’s the best day ever, you realize just how much every bit of the stress is worth it!”
I Have to Get Strong
By 2018, there were indications that Kendra and Hank’s union was in danger of disintegrating. In a tearful Instagram video, the reality personality remarked, “10 years. I did everything I could. It wasn’t good enough. I will always love him. My heart will always remain open for him. I believed in forever, I really did. Guess it’s just not meant to be. I’m so scared but I have to get strong for my kids. I will.”
I Have To Get Strong
Kendra put “I believed” next to a picture of her wedding.
Kendra and Hank Say Goodbye
Kendra Wilkinson divorced Hank Baskett in 2018 despite her worries about being alone and her efforts to make it work. She also dropped the Baskett part of her last name and went back to using it. Hank filed on the same day, citing irreconcilable differences in both cases.
Kendra And Hank Say Goodbye
Hank and Kendra were married for a total of nine years. The reality star declared at the time that she wanted to concentrate on her children, her health, and herself.
Announcing the Split
Kendra and Hank publicly announced their breakup on Instagram, as famous people do. Cathy said, “We are both amazing parents and our kids will be happy and never know the difference other than seeing mama smile.”
Announcing The Split
She went on, “Sometimes love looks funny. We are told to make sacrifices in life if it’s true love well in this case it’s me. I want to see happy Hank again. I miss that. Marriage was just a piece of paper and a piece of jewelry, but our hearts will always be real.”
Minimizing Bumps in the Road
Both Hank and Kendra asked for shared legal and physical custody of their children when they filed for divorce. Additionally, the celebrities opted to maintain their respective homes and distribute their wealth equally. All of this facilitates cooperative parenting a little.
Minimizing Bumps In The Road
Kendra has stated that she prefers to make her children’s roadblocks as minor as possible. She has stated that she and Hank discuss problems in a separate room, but that she is honest with her children as well.
Get Your Heads Checked
Kendra Wilkinson has been charged with living her life for the media on numerous occasions throughout the years. We don’t really get that critique because this seems like exactly what a reality star would do. Naturally, leading a life in the spotlight also involves having to deal with a lot of naysayers.
Get Your Heads Checked
The celebrity has directly responded to her critics, saying, “You better get your heads checked because your assumptions based on pictures and clips of shows make u straight up delusional.” You tell them, Kendra!
Quality Time in Quarantine
In 2020, parents all over the world encountered a rare circumstance. Kendra Wilkinson huddled with her children as the entire globe fell into lockdown. She emphasized that she does not have household workers and said that the experience had strengthened her.
Quality Time In Quarantine
She said, “I am not lying when it is all me. I am doing it all. I think it shows them that their mom is strong and can do it all. I also think it’s a great way to have them pitch in and help”
Time Heals All
Despite ending their marriage several years ago, Kendra and Hank have remained friendly with one another. At the launch of a kid’s skincare line, Kendra commented that “It is stable,” saying the former couple was in a better place and that “time heals all.”
Time Heals All
Kendra enjoys a close bond with her two children as well. She has described Hank as “a good kid,” and Alijah as “tough […] exactly like me.” It looks like the Wilkinson-Basketts are doing ok!
Back in the Light
According to rumors, Kendra and Hank swap off the kids every week. We may infer that everything is well because the couple has been seen out and about with their kids at birthday parties and sporting events. Even Kendra has characterized her ex as “still the best father in the world,”
Back In The Light
Kendra opened out about her mental health, saying, “The depression is gone finally.” The reality star asserted that she is now “back in the light” and relishing her time with her children.
Current Status: Single Mama
Kendra Wilkinson wasn’t in the mood to date after her marriage ended. Come on, the mom has two little children to take care of! The reality star shared a photo of herself with her children, “Current status: SINGLE MAMA! No man!! Explored a little but nothing yet. Til then gonna keep working on myself and being the best mom and golfer ever.”
Current Status Single Mama
Kendra previously stated that she might think about reconciling with her ex-husband Hank, but she now claims she would never do so.
Kendra the Real Estate Agent
Kendra Wilkinson made the decision to change her career completely when she and her children were in quarantine. Well…almost. The celebrity spent time studying for her real estate exam, which she aced just a few weeks after turning 35.
Kendra The Real Estate Agent
The reality star praised her kids for their support when she posted her news online. Regarding the exam, she stated, “Was so nervous I couldn’t even sleep one minute but I did it and now I can breathe and celebrate my hard work.”
The Celebrity Thing Has Not Helped
You might believe that Kendra Wilkinson’s real estate career would benefit from her celebrity status. She even insisted that it hasn’t helped her at all. According to Kendra, she doesn’t feel like a famous person and instead views herself as a single mother beginning a new job.
The Celebrity Thing Has Not Helped
She stated, “Breaking into the real estate business is a different ballgame, and I think it’s going to really take a lot of trust and making sure that people trust me.”
Kendra Sells Hollywood
Did you really believe that Kendra Wilkinson would solely work as a real estate agent? Nope! On the brand-new series Kendra Sells Hollywood, the celebrity will return to reality television. She is now a girl selling mansions instead of a girl living in one.
Kendra Sells Hollywood
The Agency is Kendra’s new residence in real estate and is run by Kyle Richard’s husband, Mauricio Umansky. In her announcement, Kendra said, “One thing led to another and I’m back on TV, documenting this part of my journey.”
The Highlight of My Entire Life
You might assume that Kendra Wilkinson’s life’s high point would be the birth of her children or a wild party at the Playboy mansion. The fact that it’s actually her office cubicle may surprise you. You read that correctly;
The Highlight Of My Entire Life
Kendra remarked that her new office cubicle was, despite having worked on movie sets, “Honest to G-d, right now in this point in my life, the highlight of my entire life.”
Reflecting on Reality TV
Kendra discussed her experience in the genre of For Real: The Story of Reality TV in 2021. The celebrity joined other well-known reality-show regulars as they viewed behind-the-scenes information and thought back on their crazy life.
Reflecting On Reality TV
Kendra said to Andy Cohen that her own series first began as a comedy but later “reality happened.” She commented, “I’m very open and unfiltered, which is good for TV, but it definitely caused a lot of heartache and a lot of problems.”
What’s Next for Kendra and Hank?
There are conflicting reports regarding Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett’s present relationship. The reality star’s failure to wish her ex-husband a Happy Father’s Day caught the attention of several media outlets, who assumed it was a snub. Kendra did publicly wish her pal a happy birthday on the occasion, causing observers to speculate about her relationship with Hank.
What’s Next For Kendra And Hank
Since their marriage ended, Kendra and Hank have each had brief relationships with other individuals, but they are not currently engaged in a public romance. To find out, we’ll have to wait!