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Heather Dubrow

Heather Dubrow is an American actress and television personality best known for appearing on Bravo’s reality series The Real Housewives of Orange County.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Heather Dubrow is an American actress and television personality best known for appearing on Bravo’s reality series The Real Housewives of Orange County. She also had a leading role as Lydia DeLucca on the CBS series That’s Life and has worked as a producer and podcast host.

Early life and education

Heather Dubrow was born in The Bronx, New York, and is also described as a Westchester, New York native. She attended Syracuse University and studied musical theater.

Acting career

Dubrow’s television acting credits include the role of Lydia DeLucca on That’s Life from 2000 to 2002. Additional credits listed in biographical sources include Stark Raving Mad and Hawaii Five-0.

Reality television

Dubrow became widely known as a cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County, first joining in 2012. She later left the series and returned in a later season.

Personal life

Dubrow has been married to Terry J. Dubrow since 1999. The couple have four children.

Key facts

  • Heather Dubrow was born Heather Paige Kent on January 5, 1969, in The Bronx, New York.
  • She is best known for joining The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2012 and later returning to the series after a hiatus.
  • She played Lydia DeLucca on the CBS sitcom That’s Life from 2000 to 2002.
  • She married plastic surgeon Terry J. Dubrow in 1999 and they have four children.
  • She is a Syracuse University alumna.
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Canadian context

Heather Dubrow has appeared in international reality television distributed in Canada, particularly The Real Housewives of Orange County, which is part of the broader North American reality-TV franchise watched by Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Heather Dubrow?
Heather Dubrow is an American actress and television personality known mainly for The Real Housewives of Orange County and the CBS series That’s Life.
When was Heather Dubrow born?
She was born on January 5, 1969.
What is Heather Dubrow’s birth name?
Her birth name is Heather Paige Kent.
What is Heather Dubrow known for?
She is best known for The Real Housewives of Orange County and for playing Lydia DeLucca on That’s Life.
Is Heather Dubrow married?
Yes. She married Terry J. Dubrow in 1999.
How many children does Heather Dubrow have?
She has four children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_Dubrow
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupation, and major acting/reality-TV credits.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0656686/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, marriage to Terry J. Dubrow, and children.
  3. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Heather+Dubrow/396408
    Supports: Education at Syracuse University and television career details.
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/heather-dubrow/
    Supports: RHOC tenure, return to the series, spouse, and children.
  5. HarperCollins — https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/heather-dubrow
    Supports: Her work as an author/host and family details.
  6. The Daily Orange — https://www.dailyorange.com/2012/02/q-a-with-su-alumna-heather-dubrow-new-star-on-bravo-s-the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/
    Supports: Syracuse University alumna and musical theater studies.