Heather Paige Dubrow (née Kent; born January 5, 1969)[1] is an American actress and television personality. She is best known as a cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County, starring in nine seasons since her introduction in 2012.[2][3][4][5] Her acting credits include her portrayal of Lydia DeLucca on the CBS television series That's Life from 2000 through 2002.

Career

Dubrow was born in the Bronx[6] and grew up in Chappaqua, New York.[7] She is a fifth-generation American of Jewish ancestry (from Germany, Hungary, and Poland).[8][9] In 1990, she graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.[10] While at Syracuse, Dubrow joined the Omega chapter of Sigma Delta Tau.[11]

Heather joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 7 and left the series after season 11.[12][13][14] Dubrow rejoined the cast in 2021 for its 16th season, returned for the show's 17th season, 18th season and 19th season.[15] In June 2020, it was announced Dubrow alongside her husband, Terry, would host and executive produce The Seven Year Stitch for E!.[16]

Personal life

In 1999, Dubrow married plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow.[17] They live in Orange County, California, and Los Angeles, California. They have four children: Nicholas, Maximillia, Katarina, and Ace.[18][19][20]

Publications

Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig Present The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to the Best Anti-Aging Treatments. Ghost Mountain Books. ISBN 1939457556 (2016)

The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight and Feel Ageless. Ghost Mountain Books. ISBN 978-1939457714 (2018)

The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet: The Ultimate Plan for Interval Eating and Sustainable Fat Burning. William Morrow Books. ISBN 0062984322 (2020)

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Married... with ChildrenCherise"Naughty But Niece" (season 9, episode 4)
1994Roseanne and Tom: Behind the ScenesKim SilvaTV movie
1995Nowhere ManWoman #2"Absolute Zero" (season 1, episode 1)
1996–97Life with RogerKate5 episodes (season 1)
1997Men Behaving BadlyEllen"The Odds Couple" (season 1, episode 12)
1997JennyMaggie Marinoseries regular
1998CarlyCarly MorroneTV movie
1999Early EditionMaddie Stefanovich"Slippity-Doo-Dah" (season 3, episode 12)
1999The Norm ShowDiane"Norm Dates a Client" (season 1, episode 2)
1999–2000Stark Raving MadMargaret "Maddie" Keller22 episodes
2000The ListHerself"Best TV Theme Songs" (1 episode)
2000–02That's LifeLydia DeLuccamain cast member
2002The First $20 Million Is Always the HardestClaudia Goss
2002Now You KnowMartymovie
2005Untitled Camryn Manheim pilotunaired
2009Surviving SuburbiaMrs. Spillman2 episodes
2012Chelsea LatelyBride1 episode
2012MarieHerself"Melissa Peterman" (1 episode)
2012–2016, 2021–The Real Housewives of Orange CountyHerselfMain Cast (seasons 7–11, 16–[21])
2013Malibu CountryBrooke"Cold Shower" (season 1, episode 9)
2013Tamra's OC WeddingHerselfThe Real Housewives of Orange County spinoff series
2013Hot in ClevelandNikki"The Conversation" (season 4, episode 9)
2013Hawaii Five-0Emily"Pukana" (season 4, episode 11)
2013–14Good Day L.A.Herselfsubstitute cohost, 14 episodes
2014SequesteredMarisaa Crackle original series
2015Botched: Post OpHerselfcohost, 3 episodes
2017Young & HungryNatasha Cook Campbell"Young & Kiki" (1 episode)
2023Celebrity Family FeudHerself"Pete Holmes vs. Jared Padalecki and Real Housewives of OC vs. Real Housewives of ATL" (season 10, episode 6)
2024"Days of Girlhood"Mommusic video
2024Million Dollar Listing Los AngelesHerself"Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems" (season 15, episode 8)

References

  1. ^ Vivinetto, Gina (January 11, 2019). "'Real Housewives' star Heather Dubrow shares makeup-free selfie on 50th birthday". Today. Archived January 31, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Meet Real Housewives of Orange County's Latest Star (You Might Recognize Her...)". E! Online. December 19, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "'Real Housewives of Orange County': 15 Minute Preview, Meet Heather Dubrow (Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. February 6, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  4. ^ "Inside Terry and Heather Dubrows' Sprawling Orange County Home". Architectural Digest. October 15, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  5. ^ "One of the Real Housewives of Orange County Confirms She Won't Return". Bravo TV Official Site. January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  6. ^ "20 Lesser-Known Facts About Heather Dubrow And Her 'Botched' Star Husband". TheTalko. June 12, 2018. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  7. ^ "Real Housewives' Star Is A Real Native Of Chappaqua". Chappaqua Daily Voice. April 2, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "PHOTOS BIO Meet Heather Dubrow, new cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County". October 11, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "A Slice of 'Life,' Jersey Style / Heather Paige Kent at home in Italian American family series". September 24, 2000. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  10. ^ "'Real Housewives' star coming to Syracuse University with reality TV cameras". syracuse. September 21, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  11. ^ "Notable ΣΔΤs". Sigma Delta Tau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Bios: Heather Dubrow, Cast". Bravo.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  13. ^ Corinthios, Aurele (January 27, 2017). "Heather Dubrow Leaving The Real Housewives of Orange County After 5 Seasons". People. Archived January 27, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  14. ^ Jensen, Eric (January 27, 2017). "'The Real Housewives' just got a lot less fancy with Heather Dubrow's exit". USA Today. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  15. ^ "Kelly Dodd Departing, Heather Dubrow Returning in 'Real Housewives of Orange County' Cast Shakeup". June 16, 2021.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (June 29, 2020). "E! Greenlights 3 Series, Including 'Celebrity Call Center' Based On UK Format From Nick Cannon & 2 Projects In Development". Deadline. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  17. ^ "Remembering Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow ... on 'Real Housewives of Orange County?'". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  18. ^ "Heather Dubrow Opens Up About "Difficult" Infertility Issues". Bravo. May 2, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  19. ^ Corneau, Allison (December 19, 2011). "5 Things You Don't Know About New OC Housewife Heather Dubrow". US Magazine. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  20. ^ Rosenfield, Laura (February 10, 2016). "Heather Dubrow Explains the Surprising Inspiration Behind Her Children's Unique Names". Bravo. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  21. ^ "Kelly Dodd Departing, Heather Dubrow Returning in 'Real Housewives of Orange County' Cast Shakeup". June 16, 2021.