It has been verified by Lala Kent that she is currently involved in a custody fight with her ex-partner Randall Emmett regarding their daughter Ocean, who is two years old. In an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, which took place on January 30, immediately following the launch of Vanderpump Rules season 11, the Bravo star, who is 33 years old, discussed the challenges she faces when it comes to co-parenting with Randall, who is 52 years old. During their protracted custody battle, Lala referred to the situation with Randall as a “nightmare,” highlighting the fact that there is no possible end to the conflict.
Lala confessed that there has been no compromise reached in the custody dispute up to this point, despite the fact that the legal proceedings have been going on for a very long time. As a means of shedding light on the complexity of their post-relationship relationships, she brought up Randall’s attempts to question her. The engagement between the couple was called off in October of 2021, not long after they had welcomed their daughter into the world in March of similar year.
During the opening of the eleventh season of VPR, Lala provided additional details regarding her custody struggle with Randall, highlighting the fact that her major concern is Ocean’s health and happiness. She made it clear that she was not interested in having Ocean appear on Vanderpump Rules, underlining the fact that she places a higher priority on making appropriate decisions about their child’s education and health.
Following the termination of the engagement between Lala and Randall in 2021, Randall was subjected to major claims of fraud and abuse. In June of 2022, the Los Angeles Times published an exposé that revealed the allegations that were made against Randall. Among the allegations was that he had used sexual favors to secure employment prospects for actresses. Randall has adamantly rejected any charges of sexual misconduct, notwithstanding the complaints that have been made against him.
During an open and honest interview that took place on The View in June 2023, Lala confessed that she was taken aback by the allegations that were made against her ex-partner. She highlighted her position on co-parenting in a manner that was distinct from Randall’s conduct, so demonstrating her independence from the supposed mistakes that he had made. Lala voiced her sorrow about her previous engagement with Randall, noting that she would have made different decisions if she had been aware of the characteristics that he actually possessed all along.
In light of the future, Lala revealed that she intends to increase the size of her family by means of in vitro fertilization (IVI) in order to give Ocean a younger sibling. Regardless of whether or not she was in a relationship, she underlined her dedication to being a parent. She also emphasized her conviction that love and partnership are not necessary conditions for beginning a family.