Emma Hernan, known for her real estate prowess and her role on the hit Netflix reality series Selling Sunset, has always been a figure surrounded by attention and drama. However, recent events have thrust her personal life into the spotlight in ways she never anticipated. After the release of the latest season, rumors of an alleged affair circulated, casting a shadow over Emma’s otherwise flourishing career and relationships. But amidst this chaos, Emma is thankful for one thing: the unwavering support of her boyfriend.
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In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Emma opened up about the toll these rumors took on her personal life, particularly her relationship. She also discussed her decision to share more about her private life on the show, which ultimately led to unexpected and difficult consequences.
The Affair Rumors: A Shocking Turn of Events
“I was very grateful because he knew what happened and what they did to me. He was super upset and very supportive and felt awful for me,” Emma, 33, said when talking about her boyfriend’s reaction to the affair rumors that surfaced during the airing of season 8. “Especially because he went and filmed and put himself out there as well, and they cut everything.”
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Despite Emma’s desire to share her personal life with viewers, the editing choices made by the producers of Selling Sunset did not reflect the reality of her relationship. Emma revealed that, after filming numerous scenes with her unnamed boyfriend, she was disappointed to see how little of it made it to the final cut. “There’s a few scenes where I have a bite mark on my arm and they try to play it like they don’t know who it is. But we all know who it is. There’s a few scenes that if you go back in the season and kind of pay attention to what they did now, it’s super messed up,” she admitted.
In particular, the rumor spread by Nicole Young about Emma allegedly having an affair with a married man struck a chord with the real estate agent. “It was very surprising to me,” Emma confessed. “I have been super private about my relationships my entire life. Even before the show, I’ve always been a private person when it comes to relationships. But producers came to me and they said that they really wanted to see my love life and who I’m dating. I opened up my life, and what happened was the complete opposite from what we filmed.”
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For Emma, this situation underscored the difficulty of balancing her desire for privacy with the producers’ push for on-screen drama. She was left frustrated that the show’s portrayal of her personal life didn’t match her real-life experience. “As it is, I’m not super comfortable showing my personal life and relationship. Then I go ahead, I do it, and regardless, your relationship is going to be judged,” she explained.
A Supportive Partner in the Face of Adversity
Despite the chaos surrounding her, Emma’s boyfriend remained a rock by her side. “When you love somebody and you go through something and you see them hurting, of course you’re going to be protective of them,” Emma noted, referring to how her boyfriend reacted to the unfair portrayal of their relationship. “It was very unfortunate what they did to me because it changed a lot of people’s perception of the show and my life.”
Emma’s boyfriend, who remains unnamed, also expressed his disappointment with how things were handled, particularly in light of his willingness to participate in the filming. “He was very supportive of whatever I wanted. He did film and we looked at a couple properties together on screen. But ultimately, he was pretty disappointed with what they did to me, which my family was as well,” Emma shared.
The couple’s bond has only grown stronger as they navigated this tumultuous period. “I’m really fortunate because he’s very close with my family, which was something I lacked in my previous relationship,” Emma shared. “That’s something that I’m grateful for in this one.”
Although Emma’s boyfriend is not yet ready to fully embrace the spotlight, his presence has been an essential source of strength for her. “He’s definitely more reserved,” Emma explained, highlighting her boyfriend’s preference for privacy. “But he was very supportive of whatever I wanted. He’s been there for me through everything.”
Moving Forward: Will We See More of Emma’s Love Life?
As Selling Sunset fans know, the drama never seems to end, and Emma isn’t ruling out the possibility of sharing more of her personal life in future seasons. “We’ll see what happens next season! I know producers are very interested in getting my dating life onto the screen, so we’ll see what happens with that,” Emma teased. “My boyfriend is definitely more reserved. But he was very supportive of whatever I wanted.”
However, Emma remains cautious about what she will allow the cameras to capture moving forward. “It’s just tricky because, at the end of the day, you want to share your real life, but at the same time, you don’t want it to be manipulated or misrepresented.”
Emma’s journey on Selling Sunset has been full of ups and downs, and it seems like there may be more to come. But despite the personal challenges she’s faced, Emma remains optimistic about the future, both in her professional and personal life.
A Successful Venture Beyond Real Estate
Aside from the drama surrounding her love life, Emma is also thriving in her professional ventures. She’s excited to announce her latest collaboration with Mel’s Diner, a beloved iconic restaurant on the Sunset Strip, where her vegan cheeseburger empanadas are now officially part of the menu.
“I’ve been asked to put my empanadas in many different restaurants before. I wanted my first restaurant partnership to be something that was iconic, and it doesn’t get more iconic than Mel’s on the Sunset Strip,” Emma shared. “Mel’s is also really special to me and my family because we live super close by and it’s my dad’s favorite restaurant. So every time he comes to Los Angeles, Mel’s is the place that we walk down to, and my dad gets a vanilla milkshake to start his morning and it’s his favorite thing to do. I thought, what better partnership than to have my empanadas at my dad’s favorite restaurant.”
This partnership is a dream come true for Emma, and she is thrilled to see her empanadas on the menu alongside some of the restaurant’s most iconic offerings. “They’re going to be on the menu indefinitely,” she revealed. “We launched with the Sunset location and then we’re going to continue to launch at all the other locations. They’re adding it on the menu in a super cute way. We have this whole design. It’s going to be on there forever, and the only other two people on the menu are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lana Del Rey, so I’m in great company!”
Looking Ahead
As Emma continues to navigate the complex world of reality television, business ventures, and relationships, one thing is clear: she’s built an incredibly strong support system. Between the love of her boyfriend and her family, along with her passion for new projects like her empanada line, Emma is finding new ways to thrive despite the challenges that come with being in the public eye.
Whether or not we see more of her love life on Selling Sunset, one thing is for certain—Emma Hernan isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. With her heart and her career in the right place, there’s no telling what she’ll conquer next.
