Heather Rae El Moussa Reflects on Marriage, Motherhood, and Life with Baby Tristan in Candid Family Tribute

Heather Rae El Moussa, known from Selling Sunset, has let fans in on some of the biggest moments of her life—and she’s done it with honesty, emotion, and a whole lot of love. Whether she’s celebrating her marriage to Tarek El Moussa, embracing life as a new mom, or sharing how much her family means to her, Heather’s posts have become a real window into her world.

Let’s rewind to September 2020—Heather had just found her wedding dress, and she couldn’t contain her excitement. She was surrounded by her sister Jenna, her mom Teresa, and her best friend Mona when she said yes to the dress. “Such a special weekend,” she wrote. The gown? A showstopper. It had a sheer corset bodice, delicate lace embroidery, a form-fitting silhouette, and a dreamy long train. Romantic, modern, and perfectly Heather.

She and Tarek El Moussa tied the knot on October 23, 2021. Two years later, Heather reflected on that day, writing,

“You have stayed true to the vows that you said to me two years ago… You are an incredible dad to our baby Tristan and Tay & Bray and nothing makes me happier than the family and life that we have built together.”

By July 2024, the couple was celebrating five years since they first met. Heather shared,

“With every year, we’ve grown together, learned together, and discovered new things about each other. We’ve navigated the toughest times and cherished the best ones.”

Being a stepmom to Taylor and Brayden has been a big part of Heather’s journey too. On Taylor’s 14th birthday, she wrote,

“You have grown up to be such a beautiful, driven, sophisticated young lady… I’m so lucky that I get to have you as my beautiful bonus daughter.”

Then came baby Tristan on February 4, 2023—and that, Heather says, changed everything. On his second birthday in 2025, she shared a heartfelt message: “Watching him grow and learn brings me so much joy… but it’s also been very hard for me to see my baby grow up—I want to keep him my baby forever.” She added,

“I love being a mom. With all the stress and chaos in life, when I see him and hold him, I feel an instant calm in my whole body. He’s so pure, loving, and innocent.”

She’s also admitted that motherhood came with uncertainty. “Even when Tarek and I decided to have a baby, I wasn’t sure how becoming a mama would affect me—or how incredibly life-changing it would be, in a way that’s hard to even explain.” Heather often replays videos of baby Tristan, crying “mostly happy tears,” but she’s also wondered aloud, “Will I ever have another baby?”

Heather’s love for her family extends to the women who helped shape her. On her sister Jenna’s birthday, she wrote, “Jen, you are an incredible mother, daughter, wife and sister. Even though we are states apart, our bond will never be broken.” And for her mom Teresa, she posted: “You are not only gorgeous but you have a beautiful heart and soul. You are selfless and have inspired me every day to be the best wife, mom and human I can be.”

In November 2023, Heather attended the Baby2Baby Gala in a red gown—her first big event since becoming a mom. “I truly felt more beautiful and confident than ever,” she said.

In the midst of global unrest in October 2023, Heather shared a quiet, heartfelt moment with baby Tristan, writing: “Scary & sad times right now… I’m sending so much love and compassion out into the world. Showing up imperfectly is better than not showing up at all.”

From love and marriage to motherhood and beyond, Heather Rae El Moussa has let her fans follow along every step of the way. Her words, full of heart and honesty, show what matters most to her: family, growth, and showing up with love.

Who Is Heather Rae El Moussa?

Before her journey into motherhood and marriage with Tarek El Moussa, Heather built a multifaceted career in real estate and television. She began as a model and transitioned into real estate in 2014, joining The Oppenheim Group. Since then, she has worked as a high-end real estate agent, representing celebrity clients in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Heather gained widespread recognition as a star on Netflix’s hit show Selling Sunset (2019–2023), where she quickly became a fan favorite for her sharp style, honesty, and expertise in luxury real estate. After the Netflix series, she continued expanding her career on HGTV.

She co-hosted Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa starting in 2021 and currently appears on The Flipping El Moussas, a docuseries that blends personal life with real estate flipping. In 2024, she launched another HGTV show, The Flip Off, teaming up with Tarek in a competitive house-flipping challenge against Christina Hall.

Heather also co-founded Home by THEM in 2023, a curated line of luxury home goods, and more recently launched Heather Rae Essentials in 2024, stepping into the wellness and beauty space.

When she’s not filming or flipping, Heather advocates for veganism, beauty, wellness, and animal rights—topics she regularly shares with her social media audience.

Career Snapshot: Heather Rae El Moussa

Role	Organization	Duration	Description
Real Estate Agent	The Oppenheim Group	Jan 2014 – Present	Specializes in luxury real estate for high-profile clients.
Reality TV Star	Selling Sunset (Netflix)	Mar 2019 – Nov 2023	Featured as a lead agent and cast member on the popular reality series.
Co-Host & TV Personality	Flipping 101 (HGTV)	Jun 2021 – Present	Guides first-time flippers alongside Tarek El Moussa.
Star & Co-Creator	The Flipping El Moussas	Mar 2023 – Present	HGTV docuseries with Tarek, mixing real estate and married life.
Competitor	The Flip Off (HGTV)	Jan 2024 – Present	Competes in flipping challenge show vs. Christina Hall.
Co-Founder	Home by THEM	Mar 2023 – Present	Luxury home goods line created with Tarek El Moussa.
Founder & CEO	Heather Rae Essentials	Jan 2024 – Present	New brand in beauty/wellness.