Heather Rae El Moussa uploaded a cute photo of her stepdaughter, Taylor, bonding with her baby stepbrother onto her Instagram stories on Saturday.
The image comes shortly after the TV personality, 36, recently responded to criticism for leaving the 13-year-old out of her Valentine’s Day post earlier this week.
In the recent snap, Taylor could be seen holding up Tristan, one, while relaxing on a couch next to her father, Tarek El Moussa.
In text added towards the top of the image, Heather wrote, ‘Tay Tay snuggles @therealtarekelmoussa.’
The HGTV star shares Taylor as well as son Brayden, eight, with ex-wife Christina Hall. Both he and the Selling Sunset alum welcomed son Tristan last year in January – after tying the knot in 2021.
Heather Rae El Moussa, 36, uploaded a cute photo of her stepdaughter, Taylor, 13, bonding with her one-year-old baby stepbrother onto her Instagram stories on Saturday
The image comes shortly after the TV personality recently responded to criticism for leaving the 13-year-old out of her Valentine’s Day post earlier this week; seen in November 2023 in Beverly Hills
On Wednesday, Heather celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing a loving tribute to her husband and sons, but social media users were quick to point out that Taylor was missing from post.
Along with an assortment of images with Tarek as well as stepson Brayden and baby boy, Tristan, she penned in the caption, ‘Happy Valentine’s day to my boys T, T & B ❤️.’
‘I have never felt so much love in my life. All 3 keep me on my toes but I wouldn’t want it any other way,’ she continued.
‘I am so thankful to have you as my husband my best friend and my partner @therealtarekelmoussa. You are my person, and the best daddy I could’ve ever asked for. I love you very much honey and I love you Tristan and Bray❤️.’
Followers jumped to the comment section to offer their opinions on the post, with one typing, ‘Where’s your wish for Taylor?!’
Another wrote, ‘I always love your content but intrigued now by only the boys?’ while one added, ‘Is the stepdaughter chopped liver on vday?’
One Instagram user penned, ‘What about poor Taylor??’ while another typed, ‘I love seeing these family posts…but question why Taylor is missing. She could at least be mentioned. Really hope all is ok.’
However, others gushed over the sweet post, with Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause adding, ‘Cutest pic!!! Happy V day lovely!!! Xoxoox.’
On Wednesday, Heather celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing a loving tribute to her husband and sons, but social media users were quick to point out that Taylor was missing from post
Followers jumped to the comment section to offer their opinions on the post, with one typing, ‘Where’s your wish for Taylor?!’
One Instagram user penned, ‘What about poor Taylor??’ while another typed, ‘I love seeing these family posts…but question why Taylor is missing. She could at least be mentioned. Really hope all is ok’
Heather soon took to her Instagram stories in response to the backlash and uploaded a snap of herself posing with her stepdaughter
Heather soon took to her Instagram stories in response to the backlash and uploaded a snap of herself posing with her stepdaughter.
The pair could be seen flashing smiles towards the camera while sharing a sweet embrace.
The star brushed off the criticism by writing, ‘We close our ears to the pettiness. We strive for positivity only. My girl knows she’s my #1 gal,’ followed by a white heart emoji.
Heather also uploaded a short clip as both she and Tarek cheered on Taylor at her volleyball game. ‘Go Tay!!! My forever Galentine,’ followed by two white heart emojis.
Last year in June, the beauty opened up about her relationship with her stepchildren while talking to Us Weekly.
‘I’ve been a staple in their lives for a long time. And I worked really hard to have a strong relationship with them from the very beginning and be a good stepmom to them and their happiness is so important to me,’ she expressed.
Heather also responded to claims that she favored her son Tristan over her two stepchildren and said, ‘I don’t favor any of the children more than the others.’
‘They’re all important to me and I love them so much. And I wouldn’t be a mommy if I didn’t have Taylor and Brayden.’
Heather also uploaded a short clip as both she and Tarek cheered on Taylor at her volleyball game. ‘Go Tay!!! My forever Galentine,’ followed by two white heart emojis
Last year in June, the beauty opened up about her relationship with her stepchildren while talking to Us Weekly
Heather also responded to claims that she favored her son Tristan over her two stepchildren and said, ‘I don’t favor any of the children more than the others’
‘The truth is we have them 50 percent of the time and I don’t see them as much. And when we have them, we are busy. I’m not thinking about taking photos and videos…we have sports, we have tutoring, we have a strict bedtime.’
She further explained to the outlet that her Instagram feed might have more snaps of her baby boy Tristan due to being with him every day.
‘It doesn’t mean that I’m not with my other kids as much [or] I don’t love them as much, but I just have more time with Tristan because I’m home with him.’
‘People don’t understand my relationship with Taylor and Brayden. It’s okay. I know my strong relationship with them and how much we love each other, and I know what a devoted stepmom I am, and that’s all that matters.’
During season six of Selling Sunset, Heather threw a baby shower before welcoming Tristan to the world.
Her stepdaughter, Taylor, was notably in attendance and made a small speech to her stepmother.
‘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,’ Taylor sweetly gushed to Heather, per Entertainment Tonight
And late last year in December, Heather confirmed her exit from Netflix’s Selling Sunset while sharing a picture with former co-star Bre Tiesi
‘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,’ she sweetly gushed to Heather, per Entertainment Tonight.
The TV personality has been keeping busy, and recently celebrated her son Tristan’s first birthday by taking a family trip to Disneyland last month in January.
And late last year in December, Heather confirmed her exit from Netflix’s Selling Sunset while sharing a picture with former co-star Bre Tiesi.
‘The yin to my yang. Opposite in almost every way but became besties immediately – and even though we’re not on the same show together anymore, our friendship is stronger than ever,’ she penned in the caption.