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Mia Thornton Reflects on the “Breaking Point” When She Wanted to Divorce Gordon

The Real Housewives of Potomac cast member also shared how her kids are doing amid the split.

By Shannon Raphael

After the cameras dropped for The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8, Mia Thornton separated from her husband of more than a decade, Gordon Thornton.

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The two, who candidly discussed their marital issues during couples therapy sessions on the show, were dedicated to making their marriage work on Season 8. However, during a chat with Page Six, Mia just revealed the exact moment she realized she needed to separate from her former business partner. 

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In an interview with the outlet, Mia said that she knew her marital issues were past the point of no return when Gordon spoke to the press about some of the personal details of their relationship. 

“I want to say my breaking point was when he publicly decided to shame me,” she said about how his comments affected her. 

She added that she would "never publicly shame" her estranged husband (she confirmed during an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in December 2023 that the two have not yet finalized their split).

Mia Thornton with her husband Gordon Thornton at therapy together.

Mia Thornton Shares an Update on Her Kids Amid Her Divorce from Gordon Thornton

As Mia went on to explain to Page Six, she doesn't want to say anything disparaging about Gordon because the exes share two young children together, son Jeremiah and daughter Juliana.  

“I’m trying to reel him in and we need to work together as a family," she added. "We have these beautiful babies that we’re raising and being a mom is No. 1 for me. And I’m very proud to hold that title of being Supermom."

She said that her kids are doing well, even as their parents navigate their separation.

"And we have happy kids," she concluded. "I want them to stay happy."

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