Who is Ryan Lochte wife? All about Kayla Lochte as couple file for divorce

Ryan Lochte and his wife, Kayla Rae Reid, now known as Kayla Lochte, have announced their separation after seven years of marriage. On March 26, 2025, she filed for divorce.

Ryan's wife, 33, is a former Playboy Playmate. Also, she is a Gainesville-based realtor and social media influencer, as per a People report.

In a heartfelt Instagram post uploaded on June 4, she expressed her thoughts on her separation, calling it "one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons" of her life.

Kayla Lochte shared a clip of her staring, gazing far away silently in the first slide. She released her statement, reflecting on her divorce in the next slide.

Recalling making "the hard decision" to end her marriage with Ryan, "after deep prayer and reflection," she penned

"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."

Describing the unexpected moment in her life and coming to the conclusion for her "peace," "children," and "future," Kayla Lochte further wrote,

"Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. I've come to understand that staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make."

For her, divorcing the Olympic swimmer "was an act of love" for everyone around her and for herself.

Hoping for a positive outlook, Kayla Lochte also added,

"I believe God is still at work — even in the breaking, even in the unknown. I choose to believe that new growth can emerge from broken ground."

Looking forward with self-belief and optimism, the model noted down,

"Moving forward, I'm choosing to give myself grace. I'm choosing resilience. And I'm choosing to believe that what lies ahead will bring strength and peace."

She concluded the emotional post, writing,

"Your prayers and continued support mean the world to me right now."

Everything we know about Ryan Lochte's wife, Kayla Lochte

A look at her childhood

Kayla Lochte's parents welcomed her on July 5, 1991, in the city of Fairfax. In 2020, Kayla shared on Facebook that she was raised in Arlington, People confirmed. As a kid, she also relocated around Virginia. Later, Lochte and her mother also shifted to Palm Springs, California. She also spent time staying in Cathedral City.

For her education, Kayla Lochte attended Fullerton College, a public community college in Fullerton, California. Since her childhood, she has been passionate about cheerleading. During her community college years, she explored her interest and participated in it.

A look at Kayla Lochte's profession

In 2013, she landed herself a modeling job for Monster Energy, according to her LinkedIn. Also, she remained a Playboy Playmate. She joined them in July 2014. Lochte became the Playboy Playmate of the Month in July 2015.

After spending years in the modeling industry, she explored her profession in the vast real estate industry. In September 2021, she joined Tioga Realty in Gainesville, Florida, as a realtor.

The Guide to Greater Gainesville website says about her,

"Kayla Lochte’s passion for real estate is rooted in her fondest childhood memories. Tioga Realty’s newest up and coming agent recalls the excitement of seeing the sun rise from a job site and learning the important structural elements of a house."

During her childhood, her father and grandfather inspired her "desire to help others find their dream home."

Recalling their impact, Kayla Lochte shared,

"They instilled my love of homes and showed me the value of determination and a strong work ethic."

Lochte has a huge following on Instagram, too. Over 339K followers follow her on the platform.

A look at Kayla Lochte's relationship with Ryan Lochte

During the initial phase of their courtship, Kayla and Ryan kept their relationship private. In a 2018 conversation with People, he revealed how he met his estranged wife and their love story.

They found each other on Instagram. The swimmer approached her via her DMs and planned to meet IRL at a club in Los Angeles.

Remembering their first date, Ryan shared,

"We reached out and grabbed each other’s hands and were like ‘This is you! Finally.’ And we didn’t want to let go. Our friends were dragging us apart and that was the end of that night."

Ryan Lochte proposed to Kayla Lochte with a diamond-studded platinum ring in October 2016 at a scenic location in Los Angeles. He planned the special moment during a sunset, and the duo enjoyed a helicopter tour on this occasion.

Kayla announced her engagement news on Instagram, sharing in the caption,

"Speechless. Absolutely beautiful. So in love with YOU."

Ryan Lochte and Kayla Lochte shifted to Florida from California for their growing family.

In January 2018, the couple tied the knot at their home in Florida. In September, they invited their family and friends for their formal wedding ceremony in Palm Springs. Their son Caiden Zane was the ring bearer.

They are proud parents to three kids: Caiden Zane, Liv Rae, and Georgia June. They welcomed their first son, Caiden, in 2017. In 2019, they became parents to their daughter Liv, followed by the birth of their third child, their daughter Georgia, in 2023.