MIAMI, FLORIDA: Renowned plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein, 57, and stunning Austrian model Katharina Mazepa, 27, shared their romantic sunset proposal in the enchanting setting of Ibiza, Spain. The couple's Instagram post lit up with joyous pictures and videos of the unforgettable moment on July 29. But amidst the celebration, a surprising twist emerged when Lenny's mother, the feisty Marina Hochstein, 83, left a sly comment that stirred up drama, leaving everyone curious about the underlying tension between her and Lisa Hochstein.
The 'RHOM' star was quick to reply back with the same tension and was very vocal with her opinions on her mother-in-law. Their divorce status is still a mystery as Lenny went ahead to propose to his girlfriend without finalizing the divorce with Lisa. Fans were also furious with Lenny's mother as her clever comment made them react only to support Lisa.
Who is Marina Hochstein?
Marina Hochstein, Lenny's mother and a figure who was once admired for her sweetness, is now facing a wave of criticism from both 'RHOM' fans and her current daughter-in-law, Lisa. The public outrage stems from a comment she left on Lenny's engagement photos, which many perceive as a direct attack on Lisa. In the comment, Marina seemingly takes a jab at Lisa's character, insinuating that Lenny's previous marriage lacked love and respect, and she hopes this new relationship will be different as she wrote, "I will be very happy that this time you are getting a woman who love and respect you. You certainly did not have that in your previous marriage. Good luck congratulations." Her words have sparked negative sentiments, painting her as unsupportive and causing tension within the family, as fans and Lisa herself view the comment as disrespectful and hurtful. She faced a lot of criticism as a Reddit user said, "Wow 😲 people are so ugly. No class on the Hochstein's family TREE! Those kids will be mortified by their grandmother when they grow up!" and a second one added, "Always. I’m sure as soon as Lenny threatened to cut her off Marina was like, “Lisa who?” So gross…" and a third user said, "Omg!!! No shame whatsoever."
'RHOM' Star Lisa Hochstein slams mother-in-law
Firing back on her Instagram Story, the reality star delivered a sharp response, expressing her disappointment with her mother-in-law's behavior. With a mix of frustration and sarcasm, she remarked, "What a wonderful mother-in-law and grandmother. How disgusting." In just a few words, the star managed to convey her feelings of hurt and disgust towards Marina's unsupportive actions, which have left a sour taste with the fans, as they came forward to support Lisa one user said, "Lisa is a better woman than me. I'd be squaring up with her old a**" while one another user added saying, "He’s not worth her energy." slamming her current husband Lenny while a third user said, "He knows. He will get a tight prenup just like he did with lisa. She will waste her youth on him and he will trade her in one day and have the last laugh."
Are Lenny Hochstein and Lisa Hochstein divorced?
Reality TV stars Lenny, 55, and Lisa, 39, confirmed their split on May 16 in 2022, after 12 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences" in their formal divorce paperwork filed on Monday. Despite initially denying any problems, 'RHOM' season 5 showcased their divorce after 13 years of marriage. Lenny's engagement to Austrian model Katharina Mazepa followed just a year after filing for divorce from Lisa, with whom he shares two kids. As they navigate the legal process, Lenny and Lisa remain focused on co-parenting their son Logan, 7, and daughter Elle, 3. Shortly after their separation, Lenny publicly revealed his romance with Mazepa, adding a twist to the ongoing saga. The reason for their divorce was later revealed was Lisa accusing him of cheating on her with his current girlfriend, whom he publicly proposed. He also received a lot of backlash as he decided to tie another knot while still being legally married to Lisa.
