HGTV mainstay Heather Rae El Moussa has responded to the criticism she faced after posting a picture in a scintillating dress on Christmas. Heather is known for co-hosting The Flipping El Moussas alongside her husband, Tarek El Moussa, which provides a look into the couple’s personal and professional lives. A beloved figure in the industry, Heather unexpectedly encountered backlash after posting the controversial carousel on social media.
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the controversy surrounding the TV personality.
Heather Rae El Moussa faces backlash for her Christmas dress
Heather Rae El Moussa recently took to Instagram to share a series of photos alongside her husband, children, and other guests at their Christmas holiday party. In the post, Heather donned a red dress fabricated out of fishnet and lace.
While many users complimented her look, a lot of commenters also responded negatively to the post. Most of the criticism centered around the dress not being family-friendly. “Dress looks like more for the bedroom,” read one of the comments, accompanied by a crying emoji. Another user put the limelight on her motherhood, stating, “The dress? Really and as a mother of a little boy!”
The resulting controversy generated a response from The Flipping El Moussas star, who correctly highlighted the irrelevant nature of the backlash. “So because I’m a mother, I can’t wear a pretty dress that makes me feel beautiful? What does that have to do with anything? I’m still a human, and my name is Heather. I’m not just a mother. Choose joy,” she said, according to People.
Heather Rae El Moussa also shared the exchange with her fans via an Instagram story, captioning the picture, “Comments like this make me laugh. I don’t even get offended anymore by the rudeness of others. I choose to spread joy not hate.”
