The Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow faced a backlash from fans and critics who accused the reality personality of using Ace’s new son to come out as trans to stay “relevant.”
Late last week, Heather took to Instagram to share Ace’s announcement, posting, “Our job as parents is to provide a safe and supportive environment for our children to grow into healthy, happy, confident, and independent human beings. Ace is a 12-year-old boy, with a long life ahead of him – we will let him tell his own story if he chooses. All I can say is Ace, we love you so much, and are proud to be your parents.”
Talk about him Let’s talk podcast, Heather is fighting again against the trolls and the “hate” she says she has received for apparently trying to control Ace’s narrative for him.
Heather says there will be “haters” and “people who don’t understand,” but as a mom, it’s her job to act on Ace’s behalf because he’s “12 years old.”
“There are two main comments I would like to make,” he began. “As a mother, you just want to protect your children … and pray that no one gets hurt physically or emotionally. But the truth is that our lives have been in the public eye for years. She added that she felt the need to make a statement and “say whatever” before “someone else did.”
“It’s really all about protecting my kids. We’re not trying to use our kids for content, and I’m just going to leave it at that,” Heather said.
Heather went on to say that being a mother to her children is “the hardest job on the planet,” and she said she will continue to advocate for her children.
“I take my children and your children in my heart every day,” he told the audience, in a voice that could be heard. “I know that I was given these four children for a reason. Not only will I protect and fight for their safety, rights, and freedom, but I promise to help protect your rights as well.
Many Bravo stars and friends have applauded and supported Ace out and the way Heather and her husband, Dr. Terry Dubrow, has handled the news. Specifically, the former The Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankelwho has known Dubrows for years, has been very vocal in her support.
Bethenny publicly defended Ace and his famous family from online haters on social media amid the news, taking to Instagram to share a tribute post to Ace and a video of her daughter, Brynand Ace dance together.
The Just B founder also came in for online trolls, who questioned Ace’s personal decision to share his journey after comments began pouring in speculating that Ace was not old enough to know his own identity.
“You’re not you so you don’t know,” Bethenny clapped back at one user who called Ace’s arrival “premature” and “too young.”
Bethenny’s support didn’t go unnoticed by Heather.
“I thank some people at the beginning of the show, but I neglected to mention Bethenny, who really came out publicly for our family in the most beautiful way,” said Heather. “I’m very thankful for him.”
The famous Bravo family has been fierce supporters of the LGBTQ+ community for years. His eldest son, Maxcome out as bisexual in 2021, and in 2022, the daughter of a couple Cat revealed that she identified as a lesbian.
The Dubrows have previously said they will try and create a “safe, comfortable, and happy” environment for their children.