How Terry Dubrow, Heather Dubrow's Son Nick Has Become a Support System For His 3 LGBTQ+ Siblings

   

Terry Dubrow knows he can count on his son Nick. 

As the oldest of Terry and wife Heather Dubrow’s brood, the 21-year-old is “like the glue of our family,” the Botched alum told E! News in an exclusive interview. That’s especially true when Nick’s twin Max (who is bisexual) as well as siblings Kat, 18 (who came out as gay), and 14-year-old Ace (who identifies as transgender) need a sounding board.

“He’s the one they go to on the sibling level to have these conversations,” the star of E!'s Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind continued. “They know if they go to us, it’s going to be a whole thing.”

“Sometimes they just want to have more of a curbside consult,” the 66-year-old explained. “Because they do that with us, it's a procedure. So, our kids are very supportive of each other.”

And when it comes to supporting what he calls his “rainbow of kids,” the reality star has methods to ensure he doesn’t botch his role. 

“Act like there are cameras around and that you're going to be held accountable for the way you act,” he told E!. “That immediately removes all of your preconceived douchiness you might have.”

For Terry, a loving environment and listening to his kids is “the perfect place to start.”

 

“You may have your biases and preconceived notions, but it ain’t about you, it’s about them,” Terry said. “And they live in a completely different world than you grew up in. We all know the right thing to do. We all know the right way to act with our kids."

He hopes his and Heather’s parenting style acts as a blueprint for others. 

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"If we can change hearts and minds by showing how our version of a normal, supportive family can be, we're in," he added. "We try to be role models for these conversations, and that's the platform that Heather and I have been chosen to have and to put out there. And we're honored."

Keep reading for a deeper look into the Dubrow family…

November 2023

"Happy Thanksgiving from The Dubrow Family!" Heather Dubrow—alongwith husband Terry Dubrow and their kids MaxNickKat and Ace—shared. "We are so grateful to be together for the holiday, in good health and good spirits. Wishing you all the best for the upcoming holiday season! Also, sending a huge amount of love and thanks to all of YOU ! THANK YOU for supporting us, we are eternally grateful!"

June 2023

"What would we do without you @drdubrow," Heather posted. "Love you beyond."

May 2024

"We now have two kids done with sophomore year of college, one applying to college, and one who’s almost done with middle school," Heather shared on Instagram. "Where does the time go!?! My mother came to visit this month and she brought photos of me growing up – It was so fun to show the kids what I looked like at these ages and compare them to their pictures growing up!"

December 2023

The family of six celebrate the holidays in matching pajamas.

December 2023

"WOW! What a Christmas Eve! Fun ( but LONG) dinner @bevhillshotel," The Real Housewives of Orange County star shared, "and a fun time at home with matching pajamas, reindeer food & secret Santa! Happiest of everything to everyone and hope your holidays are lovely and peaceful."

May 2024

Heather celebrates Mother's Day with some throwback photos.

January 2024

"Taken when all the kids were still home!" Heather posted on Instagram. "What a joyous break with everyone under one roof ! I really hated the 5am sendoff with @maxdubrow and @dripgodvincent yesterday Everyone is officially back at school for 2nd semester. I’m sad-happy about it (sad that they left but happy to see them be independent and come into their own…)"

January 2024

Heather and Max get goofy in a photo booth over the holidays.

March 2024

"Late night kitchen shenanigans with my babies … I love when everyone is home."

May 2024

Heather shares a beachy pic from when the kids were little.

February 2022

Kat joins her mom on a 2022 episode of RHOC.