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SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center:RHOC's Heather Dubrow Shares How Her LGBT Kids Are Thriving After Leaving Orange County for L.A.
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Date:2025-04-07 14:20:35
Heather Dubrow and SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank CenterTerry Dubrow's youngest kids are living their best lives.
In fact, The Real Housewives of Orange County star revealed how daughter Kat, 17, and son Ace, 13—who both identify as part of the LGBT community—have been thriving at their new Los Angeles-area schools after the reality stars sold their Laguna Beach home last year and relocated to Beverly Hills.
"One of the main reasons we moved back to L.A. is because there's more inclusive opportunities for my kids," Heather shared during the Bravo series' Sept. 5 episode. "For Ace, making a fresh start for him has been wonderful. For Katerina, the school that she's at has such a high-level film production program, she is thriving."
And Kat, who came out as lesbian two years ago, has been loving life in a bigger city.
"I would definitely rather live here," she told her parents. "I feel like it's a faster speed and my social life is a lot better."
Ace, who is transgender, agreed.
Heather—who also shares 20-year-old twins Nick and Max with the Botched star—couldn't be happier that her kids felt more accepted.
"Let's be honest, middle school is a cesspool of hormones and hideousness," she noted in a confessional. "If your child deviates from the norm, it's a rough road. Having four kids of different genders and different sexualities, Terry and I want to set them up for success when they leave the house."
Especially when it came to Ace.
"This is my fourth child going through it and, I have to say," she added, "I think he's really finding his way."
Their kids' coming out journeys even inspired Heather to get involved with various LGBTQIA+ charities and gay rights organizations.
"I want to protect my kids and I don't ever want to tell their stories for them, so I'm really just trying to balance and letting them find their paths," she shared. "And not hiding them, because we love and support them and not trying to hide them. But also not having them feel exploited either. It's a dance."
Keep reading to look back at Heather and Terry's cutest family photos with their four kids.
The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. And find out how to get tickets to Bravo's Fan Fest in Miami this November here.
"This is my fourth child going through it and, I have to say," she added, "I think he's really finding his way."
Their kids' coming out journeys even inspired Heather to get involved with various LGBTQIA+ charities and gay rights organizations.
"I want to protect my kids and I don't ever want to tell their stories for them, so I'm really just trying to balance and letting them find their paths," she shared. "And not hiding them, because we love and support them and not trying to hide them. But also not having them feel exploited either. It's a dance."
Keep reading to look back at Heather and Terry's cutest family photos with their four kids.
The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. And find out how to get tickets to Bravo's Fan Fest in Miami this November here.
"Happy Thanksgiving from The Dubrow Family!" Heather Dubrow—alongwith husband Terry Dubrow and their kids Max, Nick, Kat and Ace—shared. "We are so grateful to be together for the holiday, in good health and good spirits. Wishing you all the best for the upcoming holiday season! Also, sending a huge amount of love and thanks to all of YOU ! THANK YOU for supporting us, we are eternally grateful!"
"What would we do without you @drdubrow," Heather posted. "Love you beyond."
"We now have two kids done with sophomore year of college, one applying to college, and one who’s almost done with middle school," Heather shared on Instagram. "Where does the time go!?! My mother came to visit this month and she brought photos of me growing up – It was so fun to show the kids what I looked like at these ages and compare them to their pictures growing up!"
The family of six celebrate the holidays in matching pajamas.
"WOW! What a Christmas Eve! Fun ( but LONG) dinner @bevhillshotel," The Real Housewives of Orange County star shared, "and a fun time at home with matching pajamas, reindeer food & secret Santa! Happiest of everything to everyone and hope your holidays are lovely and peaceful."
Heather celebrates Mother's Day with some throwback photos.
"Taken when all the kids were still home!" Heather posted on Instagram. "What a joyous break with everyone under one roof ! I really hated the 5am sendoff with @maxdubrow and @dripgodvincent yesterday Everyone is officially back at school for 2nd semester. I’m sad-happy about it (sad that they left but happy to see them be independent and come into their own…)"
Heather and Max get goofy in a photo booth over the holidays.
"Late night kitchen shenanigans with my babies … I love when everyone is home."
Heather shares a beachy pic from when the kids were little.
Kat joins her mom on a 2022 episode of RHOC.
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