Teddi Mellencamp is putting peace and family first.
The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 44, opened up about her relationship with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave following their 2024 split — and despite their separation, she insists she’s committed to maintaining a strong bond.
“I just want him to be happy, and I want our kids to be happy,” Teddi shared on The Jamie Kern Lima Show. “I want us to be able to have a good friendship and relationship, and I don’t want to do anything to hurt him.”
No Drama Over Dating
Teddi — who shares three children with Edwin: Slate (12), Cruz (10), and Dove (5) — says she’s open-minded if Edwin were to start dating again, and insists she’d be “fine” with it.
As for her own love life, she’s keeping things flexible.
“We’ve talked about it,” she said. “I talked to my therapist… and she said, ‘If you get asked on a date and want to go, do it. Anything you feel in your heart to do, do it — even if Edwin asked you out again.’”
Divorce on Hold During Health Crisis
In February 2025, Teddi revealed she had been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer — a life-altering moment that shifted the course of her personal journey.
While the couple had been moving forward with divorce, Edwin hit pause out of care and compassion for his estranged wife.
“I always knew he’d do the right thing by me,” Teddi said, praising Edwin for his empathy during her illness.
She acknowledged that he could have legally proceeded but chose not to.
“If he wanted to, he could still be filing and finishing this divorce off right now,” she added. “But my dad [rocker John Mellencamp] and family said, ‘This isn’t the right time for her to be figuring this out.’ And Edwin agreed — he said, ‘We’ll wait until she’s better, and then we’ll figure it out.’”
A Relationship Rewritten
Teddi and Edwin tied the knot in 2011 and have weathered over a decade together — and even in separation, they’re writing a new chapter rooted in respect and support.
With her health journey ongoing and her future still unfolding, Teddi is keeping her priorities focused:
“I just want what’s best for our kids… and for both of us to be happy.”
