Heather Rae El Moussa, the wife of Tarek El Moussa, has addressed rumors that she favors their 4-month-old son over her stepchildren. She emphasized that she has a strong relationship with her stepdaughter Taylor, 12, and son Brayden, 7, whom Tarek shares with ex-wife Christina Haack, and that their happiness is important to her. Heather also discussed her and Tarek’s coparenting dynamic with Christina, saying that communication and getting along are important for raising good kids.
Heather Rae El Moussa, the stepmother of Tarek El Moussa’s children, describes her strong relationship with them and clarifies that she does not favor her and Tarek’s 4-month-old son Tristan over her stepchildren.
Heather Rae El Moussa has addressed criticism about her relationship with her stepchildren from her husband Tarek El Moussa’s previous marriage to Christina Hall. Heather, who married Tarek in 2021, has been a significant figure in her stepdaughter Taylor’s and stepson Brayden’s lives since joining their family. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Heather asserted that her stepchildren’s happiness was important to her and that she had worked hard to develop strong relationships with them. Heather denied favoring her and Tarek’s 4-month-old son Tristan over the older children, explaining that her son was just with her more often since he hadn’t started school yet. She said that when she spent time with Taylor and Brayden, they were typically engaged in schoolwork, sports, or extracurricular activities.
In fact, Taylor, Heather’s stepdaughter, has praised her during an episode of Selling Sunset season 6, where she said, “I’ve known you for four years now. I just want to say you’re the best mom ever, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone else.” Heather said the moment was “so special” and that she had had a strong relationship with Taylor since she was 8 years old.
Heather also addressed her and Tarek’s co-parenting relationship with Christina, who recently married Josh Hall. The couple is committed to being good role models for their children and maintaining mature and professional communication despite their past issues. Heather expressed her belief that the children were the top priority and therefore protected from conflicts that might arise between the adults.
While Heather is dedicated to her role as a stepmother, she is also focused on maintaining her relationship with Tarek. The couple described themselves as best friends and soulmates who share a strong bond. Even so, they carve out alone time for themselves by going on dates, as recently as a quick 19-hour trip to Vegas. Heather says that being able to have fun and laugh together is crucial for their relationship.
Overall, Heather is proud of her role in Tarek’s children’s lives and is committed to being a good stepmother. She wants people to understand her relationship with Taylor and Brayden and to know that their happiness is of the utmost importance to her.
