After returning to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City as a friend-of following a season away from the reality world, Mary Cosby has become a huge part of season 5.
The pastor, whose first two season appearances focused mostly on her church and her clothing, has opened up on the fifth season of RHOSLC about her family life, giving viewers a closer look into her personal background and history than ever before. Fans first got a snippet of Mary’s childhood when she explained to newcomer Britani that growing up, she and her siblings “never had enough.” Mary would later elaborate her mother was “selfish” and not the provider, emotionally or fiscally, that Mary now strives to be for her son Robert Cosby Jr. As seen on the show, Robert lives with Mary in her colorful Salt Lake City, Utah mansion. Keep reading to learn everything Mary’s shared about her Robery Cosby Jr. and their family.
Who is Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr.?
Robert Cosby Jr. is Mary’s 19-year-old son who has appeared on multiple episodes of The Real Housewives in 2024. Mary told Bravo during season 5 of RHOSLC that she is supporting Robert who lives at home, and is not in college. Mary has stated in multiple interviews she knows Robert Jr. is “sheltered” because she “spoiled” him, but she is also proud of her son, and says he is her “reason for living.”
What happened with Mary Cosby’s son?
In episode 9, Mary has an intimate conversation with Robert and his girlfriend about how she is worried about his lack of independence. More recently, Mary opened up to Entertainment Tonight about how her son has been dealing with “substance” issues that made him “not want to live.” This was an “eye-opening” revelation for Mary, who has seen how substances can “alter your mind…to go dark.” Thankfully, Mary has since worked with Robert on his sobriety. She was happy to report he is doing much better lately, though he is still taking it “day by day” while living at home.
Is Mary Cosby’s son married?
Mary confirmed that Robert Jr. is not legally married, but he is still together with his girlfriend who appears on the show. However, Mary said their relationship was “toxic together.”
What happened with Mary Cosby’s mom?
While filming season 5 Mary has shared how she is estranged from her mother, who she expressed having a difficult childhood with. She updated ET that it had been over for over 20 years since they have spoken and she has not heard from her mother since joining RHOSLC. The separation started after Mary says her mother didn’t approve of her marriage to Robert Sr. Mary. She related to rookie housewife Braunwyn how her son has never had a relationship with his grandparents, which was also a sensitive topic surrounding Braunwyn’s daughter Gwen.
Is Mary Cosby still married to Robert Sr.?
Yes, Mary Cosby has been married for 26 years to Robert Sr. who is “still her best friend.” The pastor (who famously was first married to Mary’s grandmother before she passed) has refrained from filming this season because of his “grudge” against production but Mary says they are happily together. Their struggles with their son Robert Jr. have made them closer.
