Heather Rae Young Biography
Heather Rae Young gained fame as part of the Netflix hit show Selling Sunset. Heather, born in Anaheim, California, hasn't always been a real estate agent. Prior to that, she pursued a career in modeling and acting, even earning the title of Playboy's Playmate of the Month in February 2010. Heather has also appeared in eight different films, and in October 2021, she tied the knot with fellow real estate agent and house flipper, Tarek El Moussa.
Heather Rae Young's Upbringing
Heather Rae Young was born on September 16, 1987, in Anaheim, California. She grew up in Running Springs, a cozy mountain town in California with views of the San Bernardino National Forest. Her childhood was filled with skiing, hiking, dancing, and soaking up small-town values. After finishing high school at Rim of the World in Lake Arrowhead, Heather followed her passion for modeling.
Heather Rae Young's Career
Modeling Career:
After graduating from high school, Heather entered the modeling industry and found quick success as a lingerie, bikini, and clothing model.
However, it wasn't until she was named Playboy Playmate of the Month for February 2010 that she rose to instant stardom. While many criticize not just her but all women who have chosen to pose nude, Heather Rae Young has no regrets over her decision to do it. It opened a lot of doors for her, and she soon found herself acting.
Acting Career:
They say that "there are no small parts, only small actors." That is the scenario with the acting career of Heather Rae Young. Every character has a purpose, no matter how briefly they are seen.
In 2010, Heather started off with a role in one episode of 'Til Death. After which came a bit role in 2011 as a secretary in Chillerama.
In 2012, Heather Rae Young had a part in the holiday comedy Christmas in Compton. She also played two brief roles in Mafia and Dead Reckoning.
The Internship came out in 2013, starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. Heather can also be seen in it as one of the exoctic dancers. Love in the Time of Monsters came out in 2014, where she played Brandi. Comedy Bang! Bang! was a comedy series where she could also be seen in one episode.
If you didn't happen to see her in those parts, you may have seen her as a star realtor for the Oppenheim Group in Selling Sunset. Yes, in addition to her modeling and acting pursuits, Heather Rae Young also established herself as a real estate agent.
Selling Sunset follows real estate agents working at a high-end brokerage firm in Los Angeles. The show provides a glimpse into the competitive world of luxury real estate and, even more addictingly, the personal lives of the agents.
Heather was involved in six seasons of the show, where viewers were able to slyly follow along with her relationship, from dating Tarek to falling in love and eventually leaving the drama behind, getting married, and moving on with her family.
The Flipping El Moussas premiered on HGTV in 2022. Heather Rae Young and her husband, Tarek El Moussa, star in this series, working together and flipping houses.
Heather Rae Young's Personal Life
Heather Rae Young is happily married to the handsome real estate investor and TV personality, Tarek El Moussa. Their lavish wedding took place in 2021, surrounded by 150 loved ones. Heather and Tarek recently welcomed their adorable son, Tristan, adding joy to their blended family, which includes Heather embracing her role as a stepmom to Tarek's two children from his previous marriage.
Heather Rae Young's Net Worth
Heather Rae Young has a net worth of $3 million. Her money primarily came from commissions for selling mansions. Of course, she was paid for her time on Selling Sunset; however, there is no clear cut list of what she was paid for any of this.
Controversy
As a reality star, Heather Rae Young is used to controversy, which is a good thing because she is full of it. Heather is consistently dragged for being two-faced and tone deaf. Social media users attack her daily for all sorts of little things.
Some of those things are comparing her trip on a private jet with her family to every other mom's, as if flying private is common. She used real bunnies at Easter and then got rid of them. She claims not to gossip about co-stars on Selling Sunset, but she is the worst one of them all. The list goes on and on.
