Ariana Biermann Says Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Spent All Her Money Amid Divorce
Kim Zolciak is keeping it real about her finances.
Over a month after the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum’s daughter Ariana Biermann, 23, alleged that she and estranged husband Kroy Biermann took money from her amid their tumultuous split, Kim addressed the accusation.
“The rug was pulled out from the Zolciaks,” she told Andy Cohen during the July 31 episode of Watch What Happens Live. “Ariana’s money was spent on bills, to be honest. I was left holding the bag for the family.”
The 47-year-old also clarified if she and Kroy—who filed for divorce for the third time in February after nearly 14 years of marriage—borrowed money from their oldest daughter, 28-year-old Brielle Biermann.
“Brielle paid an electric bill here and there,” she explained. “I was left with nothing, so I had to figure it out fast.”
Though Kim—also mom to kids Kroy Jr., 14, Kash, 12, as well as 11-year-old twins Kaia and Kane with the NFL alum—didn’t share how much money Ariana loaned her, she’s already creating a plan to pay back her debt.
“The money I borrowed from Ariana, I paid her back—for the bills and stuff,” she continued. “And as far as what she’s made? I don’t have the spreadsheets, but she will be [paid back].”
Indeed, the Next Gen NYC star accused her parents of spending all the money she’s earned since she was a kid amid their financial difficulties. In the June 3 premiere of the Bravo series, Ariana noted that while she’s “been on TV since I was 5 years old,” she didn’t start earning a paycheck until she was a teen.
“I got my first brand deal when I was 14,” she explained at the time. “I was doing like three posts a week and you get paid astronomical to do a story or to do an Instagram post and I made quite a bit of money. But unfortunately, my parents took my money. I can’t say exactly what they used it on, because I just found out that it was gone two years ago.”
And while her family’s financial history is complicated, she reassured that she’ll never place a dollar sign above her tight-knit bond with Kim.
“My mom, no matter what, will be my best friend forever,” Ariana said during her June 29 appearance on Watch What Happens Live. “Money should never ruin a relationship with your family. You can always make more money, and God blesses us in that way. I have my mom, and that’s all that matters.”
Keep reading for a look back at Kim and Kroy’s layered relationship…
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It’s Over!
The ring no longer meant a thing to Kim Zolciak when she filed for divorce from Kroy Biermann after 11 years of marriage on May 8, 2023.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, the couple’s date of separation was listed as April 30, 2023, with The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum saying their marriage is “irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation.”
Kim—who shares Kroy Jr., Kash, as well as twins Kane and Kaia with the former NFL player, and is also mom to Brielle and Ariana—also requested primary physical custody of the kids and joint legal custody, per the docs.
Legal Matters
One day after Kim’s filing, Kroy made his own custody play when he also submitted a request for sole legal and physical custody of their four children.
Per legal documents obtained by E! News, Kim was served a summons requiring her and Kroy to complete a domestic intake worksheet that monitors the treatment of their kids over 30 days.
While both stars were still residing in their Georgia home when they announced their divorce, Kroy asked in his filing to be “awarded exclusive, temporary and permanent use and possession” of the property as well as any others he purchased while they were married.
Court Drama
On May 16, 2023, the Don’t Be Tardy star filed a motion requesting her ex undergo drug testing. In documents obtained by E! News, Kim alleged she has seen Kroy “smoking marijuana, and she has serious concerns for the safety and well-being” of their kids. Per the docs, Kim requested a five-panel hair follicle drug screen so that the court can determine custody arrangements for the children. She also asked that Kroy not cut his hair before the screening.
Getting Cryptic
On the same day she filed her request, Kim shared a cryptic message about relationships on social media.
“The highest form of love is consideration,” a quote shared to her Instagram Stories read. “When someone thinks about how things would make you feel. Pays attention to detail. Holds you in regard when making decisions that could affect you. In any bond, how much they care about you can be found in how much they consider you.” She then added the 100 emoji.
Bombshell Breakup
Kim took to Instagram to share another arcane message about relationships on May 24, 2023.
A quote reshared to Kim’s Instagram stories read, “Manipulation is when they blame you for your reaction to their toxic behavior, but never discuss their disrespect that triggered you.” Below the quote in all caps Kim wrote, “Read that again…”
The couple’s contentious split not only took their fans by surprise, but also Kim and Kroy’s former boss Andy Cohen.
“I was very surprised,” the Watch What Happens Live host admitted on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live May 9, 2023. “That was not the news I ever expected to get. They seemed so much in love and just together. I mean, they were a couple that, yeah, I thought they were in it for the long haul.”
Family Support
Amid the divorce drama, Kim’s eldest daughters Brielle and Ariana—who Kroy legally adopted after marrying the Bravolebrity—penned messages to their mom for her 53rd birthday.
“You are the strongest woman I know!!!” Ariana wrote alongside an Instagram Stories snap of her and her mom at the beach on May 19. “Thank you for all you do! I am so proud of you mom! cheers to 53.”
As for Brielle, she shared a photo of herself alongside her mom drinking wine to her Instagram Stories, writing, “Happy birthday mom! I love you so much!”
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Name Change
Weeks after filing for divorce, Kim made things Instagram official by dropping her married name from her social media platforms.
Kim debuted her new handle while teasing her return to RHOA. Alongside a photo of her posing with fellow series originals Lisa Wu, DeShawn Snow and Sherée Whitfield, Kim wrote in the June 8 post, “See you soon.”
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Another Chance
Just two months after announcing their split, Kim and Kroy decided to give their marriage another chance.
The RHOA alum filed papers July 7, 2023, to dismiss their divorce case, according to Georgia court documents obtained by E! News. Meanwhile, the former NFL star’s attorney, Marlys A. Bergstrom, told E! News that “the parties are dismissing their divorce action and attempting a reconciliation.”
The news came days after Kim and Kroy were photographed walking to church together with their four younger kids.
Bling Ring
Days after calling off their divorce, Kim proved the ring once again means a thing by rocking her wedding ring in a July 11, 2023, Instagram Story.
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Second Attempt at Divorce
The couple’s attempted reconciliation unfortunately failed. On Aug. 24, 2023, Kroy filed for divorce again, according to TMZ. Stating their marriage is “irretrievably broken,” he wants sole legal and sole physical custody of their four kids moving forward, and is asking for child support as well as alimony.
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Ongoing Marital Relations
On Sept. 25, 2023, Kim filed a new motion to dismiss Kroy’s second petition for divorce alleging she and her husband of 11 years are still sleeping together amid their ongoing breakup.
“Contrary to the claims made in the Petition for Divorce, the parties have engaged in marital sexual relations on multiple occasions since the filing of the Petition for Divorce,” the Bravo star claims in legal docs obtained by E! News, “and most recently on or about September 7, 2023.”
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Anniversary Date Night
Despite their ongoing split, Kim and Kroy reunited to celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 2023 over an intimate Italian dinner.
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Third Time’s a Charm?
The couple resumed their divorce proceedings in February 2025, with Kroy describing his marriage to the “Tardy to the Party” singer as “irretrievably broken” in his divorce papers.
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