'RHOBH' Star Diana Jenkins Donates $100K to Help Victims of Tom Girardi's Alleged Financial Crimes

Mar. 15, 2025

Diana Jenkinshas put her money toward an unexpected cause.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsnewbieshared a press releaseearlier this week announcing she was donating $100,000 through her Sunela Foundation to alleged victims of costarErika Girardi’s estranged husband,Tom Girardi.

The former attorney, 83, is beingsued for allegedly embezzling settlement fundsintended for clients whose loved ones died in a 2018 plane crash. It’s one of several lawsuits he’s faced since Erika, 51,filed for divorcein November 2020 after more than two decades of marriage.

“I was not aware of this tragedy until it became a topic of conversation onRHOBH,” Jenkins' post began. “I feel so much sympathy for the widows and orphans left behind. I know firsthand the pain and suffering that accompanies the loss of a family member, having lost my brother in the closing days of the Bosnian War. I want to do what I can to support those people who suffered so much.”

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Jenkins' announcement earned support from her fellowRHOBHcastmates, including Erika, herself. Commenting beneath the post, the “XXPEN$IVE” singer dropped a string of red heart emojis.

Perthe press release, donations to the families of the Lion Air victims can be made through the Sunela Foundation andGVNG. Additional details on how to contribute will soon appear onSunela Foundation’s official website.

Sunela Foundation is also partnering with GVNG to raise funds for those in need around the globe.

Tom Girardi.Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty

Erika has repeatedly addressed Tom’s legal drama and the cracks within their former relationship. During last year’sRHOBHreunion, she claimed to have stayed in the marriage for so longbecause she “had no access.”

“I’ll say this. I was 27 when I went in [to the marriage]. He was 60. The power balance is way out of whack,” she explained. “I trusted this man. All of my finances were kept down at the firm, and everything was kept there.”

Erika Girardi.Amy Sussman/Getty

Erika, who has vehemently denied being involved with Tom’s legal woes, recently scored a major victory. Last month, the court ruled that she had “no knowledge” of Tom’s alleged financial crimes.

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source: people.com