Inside Terry Dubrow’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Family: ‘Chosen for This Platform’
Time to break it down: Terry Dubrow’s family just redefined what “rainbow crew” really means. In a candid E! News chat, the Botched Presents star and plastic surgeon took a rare beat from talking facelifts to flexing his dad cred—he and wife Heather have a full house of LGBTQ+ kids, and they’re owning it.
Calling his brood “such a rainbow,” Terry pinpointed son Nick, 21, as the glue keeping everyone connected. Nick’s twin sister Max, now 18, stepped into her bisexual truth last year, while teen daughter Kat openly shared she’s gay. Their youngest, 14-year-old Ace, identifies as transgender, and the surgeon summed it up straight-up: “We were chosen for it. That’s what we’re supposed to do with our platform.” This came during a July interview (E! News), where Terry joked he’d rather be jetting around curing diseases like Bill Gates—yet here he is, championing LGBTQ+ advocacy from Beverly Hills.
The Dubrows lean into their so-called cosmic assignment. Terry explained they aim to model what a “normal, supportive family” looks like when parents really walk the talk. He credits Heather, 56, as his North Star in parenting and suggests anyone trying to level up should “act like there are cameras around,” shredding any built-in bias. It’s the simplest prescription: listen more, lecture less, and build a loving environment.
They’ve even relocated roughly 50 miles from Orange County to Beverly Hills, where Terry claims “the rainbow shines brighter.” Despite maintaining OC roots (Heather still films The Real Housewives of Orange County), the move offers more safety and visibility for queer teens. Plus, Terry quips, “they don’t roll the sidewalks at 9 p.m.” in BH—a welcome change for late-night sibling hangouts.
Another key behind-the-scenes insight: the kids often skip a full-on parental thesis. They hit up Nick for curbside consults, because talking shop with Doctor Dad can feel clinical. As Terry noted, “If they go to us, it’s going to be a whole thing,” so they lean on their older brother for low-key advice.
The Dubrows also use their platform to boost acceptance publicly. Terry stressed “love is love is love is love” and hopes their open support nudges hearts and minds. With Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind premiering July 9 on E!, they’re primed to keep the conversation rolling.
So yeah, if you were expecting another celebrity surgery story, plot twist: it’s a masterclass in modern parenting. And if this trends, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Anyway, that’s the tea. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, E! Online
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