Appearing on the Jan. 6 episode of Amanda Hirsch’s Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, the model and content creator alleged that she has experienced abuse in previous relationships.
“I’ve dealt, of course, as any girl has with a lot of emotional abuse in relationships, cheating, all of that stuff,” Kalil said during the episode. “But no, one of my exes was physically abusive.”
Kalil explained that this alleged abusive relationship directly inspired her viral online video series, Billionaire Boyfriend, in which she humorously portrays the girlfriend of an ultra-wealthy man.
“That’s why in my first Billionaire Boyfriend episode I have a cast on my wrist,” she said. “Because domestic violence.”
During the conversation, Kalil and Hirsch discussed how she navigated life after leaving the abusive relationship. Kalil shared that she made a conscious decision to focus on personal growth and becoming “the best person I could be.”
However, when it comes to dating, Kalil admitted she hasn’t always made the best choices.
“I just keep picking them bad,” the 33-year-old said. While she clarified that not all of her past partners were harmful, she noted that her trusting nature has often worked against her.
“I tend to be very trusting when people tell me things, almost to the point of I will believe their delusions,” she explained. “I like somebody that has life experience and understands the complexities of life — that one wrong thing doesn’t automatically make you a bad person.”
Hirsch confirmed that the abusive ex Kalil referenced was not her former husband, Matt Kalil, to which Kalil agreed, saying it was a boyfriend. She also noted that the first Billionaire Boyfriend skit, posted in 2022, predates her other public relationship with Brazilian model Kyle Vieira. Kalil and Vieira were first linked in 2024 and reportedly broke up in the summer of 2025.
The podcast episode premiered the same day Matt Kalil filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife.
In the lawsuit, Matt Kalil accused the influencer of making “invasive commentary” about their nearly seven-year marriage during a November 2025 Twitch livestream. He claims her remarks damaged his ability to maintain a private life.
During that livestream, Kalil — a former Sports Illustrated model — spoke openly about their sex life and suggested that her ex-husband’s genital size was “the biggest factor” in their divorce.
Kalil’s attorney, Matthew Bialick, dismissed the lawsuit as “legally unsupported,” stating that the legal team plans to move to dismiss it.
“The claims seek to dramatically expand existing law and establish damaging new precedent by imposing liability on a woman for merely speaking openly and truthfully about a prior relationship,” Bialick said.
Matt Kalil’s attorney, Ryan Saba, strongly disagreed, alleging that Kalil disclosed private details that were “of no legitimate public concern” and subjected Kalil and his family to ridicule.
He further claimed that her actions were “extreme, outrageous, beyond all possible bounds of decency,” and caused “substantial harm” to his client’s personal and professional life.
Kalil has since responded publicly to the lawsuit, defending her remarks and expressing shock over the legal action.
“The truth is in the original livestream — which is still live on Marlon’s YouTube account,” she said, referring to popular streamer Marlon Garcia. “I speak highly of him in multiple ways throughout that conversation.”
She added that she was “genuinely shocked and incredibly hurt” by the lawsuit.
“Litigation is a harrowing and emotionally draining experience,” Kalil said. “I am heartbroken that he is choosing to subject us and our families to this ordeal.”
As the legal dispute unfolds, Kalil continues to speak openly about her past, saying her honesty is rooted in healing — not harm.
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