Ryan Lochte and Kayla Ray Reid are ending their marriage after seven years. Kayla confirmed the split in a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing her emotional journey and the difficult decision to part ways.
She explained that she waited to share the news until she reached a place of healing. She emphasized that leaving was ultimately an act of love for herself, their three children, and their future.
Court records reveal that Kayla filed for divorce on March 26, marking the official start of the legal process.
Ryan and Kayla met in 2016, the same year Ryan competed in the Rio Olympics. He proposed to her during a private helicopter tour of Los Angeles.
They welcomed their first child, son Caiden Zane, in 2017 and tied the knot in 2018.
Throughout their marriage, Ryan and Kayla often shared glimpses of their family life on social media, including the births of their two younger children, Liv Rae and Madelyn Wilde.
Despite their public affection, Kayla’s post suggests that behind the scenes, challenges arose that ultimately led to their separation.
Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection. I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life. I’ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing — not from fresh, open wounds.
Kayla Rae Reid
Kayla Rae Reid’s Parents And Lochte Family Ties
Kayla Rae Reid has always kept her personal life private. She was born on July 5, 1991, in Fairfax, Virginia.
She grew up in Arlington, Texas, before moving to California with her mother, Jennifer Rae Thornton Rios. She shares a close bond with her mother, who is like her sister and best friend.
Despite Kayla’s public relationship with Lochte, she has never publicly discussed her parents, which suggests they prefer a private lifestyle.
She mentioned that her early interest in real estate stemmed from watching her father and grandfather build custom luxury homes.
This passion eventually led her to pursue a career in real estate, and she worked as a realtor at Tioga Realty.
However, beyond this, little is known about her family.
While Kayla’s parents remain out of the public eye, she became part of Ryan Lochte’s well-known family.
His parents, Ileana “Ike” Aramburu-Lochte and Steven R. Lochte, were originally from Bristol, New York, before relocating to Florida when Ryan was 12 so Steven could coach swimming.
Ileana is of Cuban and Basque descent, and Steven is of Dutch, English, and German heritage.
Kayla Rae Reid’s Childhood Passion For Real Estate
Kayla Rae Reid’s love for real estate began in her earliest years, shaped by family, hard work, and the art of crafting dream homes.
As an agent with Tioga Realty, she fondly recalls watching her father and grandfather build custom luxury homes for their family business during her childhood.
Those lessons stayed with her, fueling her desire to help others find their perfect home.
They instilled my love of homes and showed me the value of determination and a strong work ethic.
Kayla Rae Reid
Equally influential was her grandmother’s talent for creating warm and inviting spaces, a standard Kayla now strives to replicate in her own family’s home and for her clients.
Kayla and Ryan Lochte had moved from California to Florida to raise their children, and they quickly fell in love with the Town of Tioga.
Kayla was drawn towards Tioga Realty for its boutique approach, stellar reputation, and deep local expertise. The agency’s strong connections within Tioga and the surrounding areas made it the perfect fit for Kayla.
She is passionate about showcasing the community’s unique appeal, especially to her extensive social media following.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kayla Rae Reid, a 5’7″ model, has appeared as a Monster Energy Girl.
- Playboy photographer Josh Ryan contacted her on social media and became the Playmate of the Month for July 2015.
- She enjoys spending her spare time either at the beach or by the pool.
