Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young’s Relationship Timeline Is Fast and Furious

July 2019

The couple began dating after they encountered each other while boating with mutual friends in Newport Beach, California, on the 4th of July. They were spotted showing PDA in Redondo Beach, California, later that month.

August 2019

El Moussa confirmed his romance with Young in an Instagram post. “It’s official!!!! After more than 3 years on my own I’m so PROUD to say that this beautiful, sweet and talented young lady is my girlfriend!” he wrote in August 2019. “I’ll be honest and say I never thought I would meet someone special in my life after the last three years. Then … out of the blue @heatherraeyoung walked into my life. The first time I saw her smile she ‘did that thing to my tummy’ and I knew right away I needed to get to know her… so I asked her out!! She said yes. … I just want to let the world know I met someone special that makes me want to be a better man.”

January 2020

The two revealed in January 2020 that they were living together in West Hollywood. However, the Flip or Flop star exclusively told Life & Style in February 2020 that they “moved in the first week” of their relationship.

April 2020

El Moussa announced that he and Young had relocated to Costa Mesa, California. “My home was a very special home to me. It was the first house that the kids and I called ‘home’ after the split,” he wrote via Instagram in April 2020. “This move brings a lot of emotions because it reminds me just how much life can change in a few years. It also reminds me how we, as people, can change for the better. We can change through hard work and discipline. … I’m a better partner than I’ve ever been. I’m excited for this new chapter of my life with @heatherraeyoung and the babies. I love and adore them more than anything!”

July 2020

The duo got engaged in July 2020 after one year of dating. “The Future Mrs. Tarek El Moussa!!!!” she captioned an Instagram post at the time. He shared the same photo, writing, “She said yes!” The proposal aired during an October 2020 episode of Flipping 101.

October 2020

Young confirmed that their wedding plans were coming together three months into their engagement. “YES!!!!!! Legit just locked in a wedding date and location!!” she revealed via Instagram. “Take some guesses below!!! Future Mr. and Mrs.”

November 2020

The Selling Sunset star opened up about the possibility of children with Tarek during an exclusive interview with Life & Style. 

“We can never predict what’s going to happen in the future, but we’re so fulfilled with Taylor and Braydon and our little family,” she said, adding that they have “no plans” to have children “anytime soon.”

January 2021

The reality stars celebrated their 18-month anniversary in January 2021. “It’s incredible to think how much life can change in a short period of time,” he noted on Instagram. “I came home with @heatherraeyoung after 4 days of dating, she moved in, and we never looked back. She has exponentially improved the lives of everyone in my family. Everyone said I was crazy but here we are engaged almost two years later. She’s our rock, our best friend, and my hunny bunny. We love you to the moon and back. Can’t wait to take more photos like this in fun places like New York City! I can’t wait to continue to build this life with you. You make me a better man.”

February 2021

Young sparked controversy when she had “Yes sir, Mr. El Moussa” tattooed on her hip. She later deleted her post of the ink, telling Us Weekly that she did not want to deal with the drama. “It was completely taken out of context, and the whole meaning of it was blown way out of proportion,” she said. “And so, obviously you saw, I took it down. We woke up the next morning, and it was, like, so much negativity surrounded by something that was meant for my fiancé and meant with so much love.”

October 2021

The happy couple tied the knot on October 23 in Montecito, California, in front of 150 of their closest friends and family. 

“MR. & MRS. EL MOUSSA!!! I married the love of my life today,” Heather announced via Instagram alongside a photo of the newlyweds kissing. 

December 2021

The Netflix star shared via TikTok on December 28 that she planned to freeze her eggs. 

“In the past, I had low fertility and low egg count,” she said. “I have six on one side, and then, on the other side, I have a cyst. Which is fine, they just monitor it, but she could not find any follicles on that side. If we decide to move forward, we will start the process next week to get me ready for the egg-freezing in January.”

June 2022

Following the end of his Flip or Flop, Tarek and Heather landed their own HGTV series, The Flipping El Moussas. 

“We are so excited to bring viewers into our world to see the ins and outs of our day-to-day lives,” the couple said in a statement . “As busy parents and successful real estate experts, fans can watch us as we go from making breakfast for the kids in the morning, to making business deals by the afternoon. The cameras are capturing our journey like never before and we can’t wait to share it all.”

July 2022

“Surprise!!! Baby El Moussa coming early 2023!!” Tarek and Heather announced via Instagram on July 13. 

“I think when you least expect it and there’s no stress in your life, the world just brought us what was meant to be,” she told People about getting pregnant naturally amid their IVF journey. “I’m so excited that it happened like this.”

Later, on July 25, the expecting parents revealed they’re having a baby boy.

February 2023

“Our baby boy is here,” the HGTV star shared via Instagram. The couple announced that they welcomed their first child together on January 31, 2023.

While they did not reveal their son’s name, Tarek added that “mama & baby are happy, healthy, tired but doing well.”

“Our hearts are so happy,” he added.

July 2024

The reality star penned a sweet tribute to her husband on their two-year wedding anniversary.
“You have stayed true to the vows that you said to me two years ago: you have loved me for all that I am, you have protected my heart and put our family first,” she captioned a series of wedding photos shared via Instagram. “I said it on our wedding day and I’ll say it forever: Life without you would be unimaginable. I love you more than words. Thank you for your loyalty.”