'Real Housewives of Orange County' star admits she's unsure — at times — about being so public with her son's identity. But she knows it'll help LGBTQ+ families like hers.

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:59

A family of six at a restaurant — Heather Dubrow, her husband, Terry Dubrow, and their four children. The kids are, from left, Katerina, 17, Ace, 13, and twins Nicholas and Maximilla, 20.
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Three of RHOC's Heather Dubrow's children are bisexual, lesbian, and transgender, respectively.
Dubrow told Business Insider she 100% supports their sexualities and gender identities. "Communication is key," she said.
The mom of four campaigns for the rights of people who identify as LGBTQ+.

When Heather Dubrow was asked to rejoin the cast of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" after a four-season break, she thought hard about the decision.

It was a big deal to open up her home to the cameras again — some days for seven hours per day — and have her private life in the spotlight again.