Cheryl Hines ‘Coming Across as a Doormat’ For Forgiving Husband RFK Jr. Following Alleged Affair

Cheryl Hines has decided to forgive and forget husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sleazy sexting affair with reporter Olivia Nuzzi, but insiders say Hollywood’s shunning the actress as critics buzz that she’s sold her soul to President Donald Trump’s head health honcho.

“What’s confusing to people is just weeks ago, she appeared to shun a move to Washington, D.C., and was making a big show about sticking tight to Hollywood,” says an insider.

While Cheryl’s rep dismissed our report, the insider insists, “She seems to have done a complete U-turn. The talk is she’s fired up over this opportunity to be an influencer and Beltway powerhouse.”

“Friends think she’s clearly trying to be something she is not. She’s coming across as a doormat putting up with all Bobby Jr.’s rubbish.”

The 71-year-old Secretary of Health and Human Services was accused of exchanging sexual texts with Nuzzi, 32, who profiled him in November 2023 for New York Magazine.

The son of Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of John F. Kennedy denied having a fling with Olivia and claims he only met her once for the article.

And his 59-year-old wife and Curb Your Enthusiasm star is apparently ignoring the scandal.

“It seems terribly sad that Cheryl’s willing to sacrifice her sense of self and be steamrolled by him,” reveals an insider. “People think he’s treated her horribly.”

“She’s burned her bridges in Hollywood and she’s going to struggle getting these people behind her again.”

Cheryl’s Curb costar Larry David, an outspoken critic of Trump, is working on an HBO project to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with former first couple Barack and Michelle Obama as producers.

“It’s expected that Larry will involve the old gang from the show to participate, but Cheryl can count herself out,” notes the insider.

Sources say Cheryl’s seeming indifference to the scandal has stunned pals. As Globe reported, a “humiliated” Cheryl was bent on staying in L.A. while RFK Jr. stewed alone at their new $4.34 million townhouse in D.C.’s posh Georgetown neighborhood.

Adds the insider, “She may say she’s living her life the way she wants it, but when the marriage inevitably crumbles down the line, it will be hard to open those doors that have slammed so hard on her.”