Christine Quinn, best known for her time on Netflix’s hit reality series Selling Sunset, has opened up in emotional detail about the end of her three-year marriage to Christian Dumontet, describing the experience as deeply “unhealthy” and, at times, outright “dehumanizing.” The 36-year-old television personality spoke candidly about the personal turmoil she endured behind the scenes, much of which had remained private until now.
In a heartfelt interview, Quinn explained that her decision to leave the marriage was not made lightly. What ultimately pushed her to walk away was witnessing how her ex-husband’s behavior began affecting their young son, Christian Georges, now 3. She said there were ongoing issues well before Dumontet’s arrest for an alleged domestic incident in March 2024, and that those problems had been building beneath the surface of their relationship for a long time.
Quinn recalled how, at the height of the turmoil, she felt like her entire life had been taken from her almost overnight. She described being cut off from her own financial and personal accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and email access because her estranged husband allegedly “commandeered” her phone number and other credentials. It left her feeling “completely resourceless,” she said, adding bluntly, “I was stripped of my entire life overnight, I literally had nothing.” That loss of control and autonomy, she explained, was humiliating and dehumanizing.
Quinn also shared specific instances of what she characterized as controlling behavior in the marriage. On several occasions, she said Dumontet would allegedly lie under her car to prevent her from leaving for work, forcing her to wait for extended periods before she could go anywhere. On other days, she claimed, he would shut the gates to their home, effectively trapping her inside. “It was bad,” she said, recalling how such incidents eroded both her confidence and her independence over time.
The Selling Sunset alum also touched on the emotional toll of revisiting these memories in public for the first time. She told People Magazine that some people were vaguely aware of issues in her marriage, but few knew just how extensive the problems had been. While the couple’s marital troubles first hit headlines with Dumontet’s arrest, Quinn made clear that the struggles began long before that and were often hidden from view.
For Quinn, the decision to leave wasn’t just about ending the relationship, it was about protecting her child. She said that while she had tolerated a lot as an adult, seeing her son caught in the chaos was a clear sign that she needed to step away. “Bringing him into the chaos and everything that kind of ensued, this is something I could no longer tolerate,” she explained.
After leaving Los Angeles, Quinn relocated to her home state of Texas with her son, where she says both of them are thriving in a more stable, supportive environment. Being closer to family, including a sister who lives nearby and a cousin for her son, has been a source of comfort as she continues to rebuild and move forward.
Quinn’s honesty sheds light on the complex dynamics that can simmer behind the glossy veneer of reality television fame. Her willingness to speak openly about her experiences not only highlights the personal struggles she endured but also serves as a reminder that challenges often persist far beyond what fans see on screen. As she continues to focus on raising her son and rebuilding her life, Quinn’s story resonates as a powerful testament to resilience in the face of hardship.
