Tarek El Moussa Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Tarek El Moussa
Tarek El Moussa (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for MTV)
Tarek El Moussa
Tarek El Moussa is an American TV personality and real estate investor who is best known for co-hosting HGTV's Flip or Flop with ex-wife Christina Hall. The couple had previously sold real estate but switched gears in the aftermath of the 2008 economic recession.
- Birthday: Aug. 21, 1981
- Height: 6'2"
- Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.
- Net worth: $10 million
- Relationship status: Married to Heather Rae El Moussa; previously married to Christina Haack (2009-18)
- Kids: Taylor El Moussa, Brayden El Moussa, Tristan El Moussa
- Fun facts: A Flip or Flop fan wrote to producers about a lump in his neck, which turned out to be thyroid cancer; El Moussa earned his real estate license at the age of 21; his biggest fear is sharks.
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Tarek El Moussa Opens Up About Being a Dad to a Newborn Again: ‘Wild, Exhausting, and Amazing’
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HGTV Stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall Were Investigated For Involvement in ‘Scam’ Real Estate Classes
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What Is Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa’s Combined Net Worth?
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What Tarek El Moussa Learned From 2 Cancers and ‘Staring Death in the Face’
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HGTV Star Tarek El Moussa Says His Typical Work Day Could Be 13 Hours Long

Flip or Flop

HGTV stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall smile and pose at an event.

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HGTV Stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall Were Investigated For Involvement in ‘Scam’ Real Estate Classes

"Flip or Flop" stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall were once investigated for their involvement in scam real estate courses.

by Grace Turney

Published on March 12, 2023

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‘Flip or Flop’: Christina Haack Revealed What Filming Was Really Like After the Divorce — ‘Party’s Over’

Christina Haack opened up about how her and Tarek El Moussa's divorce changed 'Flip or Flop,' saying post-split she didn't get her "way" as much.

by Mandi Kerr

‘Flip or Flop’: The Real Reason Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa Decided to End the Show During Season 11 Negotiations

Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa recently shared the news that ‘Flip or Flop’ was coming to an end on their respective Instagram pages

by Perry Carpenter

Christina Hall and Josh Hall’s Marriage Flops Weeks After She Praised Their ‘Stong’ Union

Christina Hall and Josh Hall are calling it quits after two years as husband and wife. Josh Hall filed for divorce on July 16.

by Andrea Francese

Published on July 16, 2024

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Christina Hall from 'Christina on the Coast' sitting in a blue chair and smiling

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‘Christina on the Coast’: Christina Hall’s Husband Appears to Embarrass Her During House Tour

Christina Hall's husband, Josh Hall, made a comment during a house tour that seemed to make Christina uncomfortable. Here's what happened.

by Lauren Weiler

Christina Hall and her husband, Josh Hall, from 'Christina on the Coast'

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‘Christina on the Coast’ 2023: Is Josh Hall a Designer Now?

Did Christina Hall's husband, Josh Hall, make a career shift as a designer? Here's what we know about the 'Christina on the Coast' Season 5 star.

by Lauren Weiler

Cole DeBoer and Chelsea Houska Are Thankful to Live Life as ‘Best Friends’

Chelsea Houska and Cole DeBoer insist they are thankful for their marriage every day. Cole says he is living his life with his best friend and suggests everyone should approach marriage the same way.

by Andrea Francese

Published on November 9, 2024

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Portrait of Tarek and Christina from 'Flip and Flop' standing in front of ladders

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People Tricked By House-Flipping Scheme Linked to HGTV Stars Tarek El Moussa, Christina Hall Just Got a $12 Million Payout

Thousands of customers who purchased expensive courses from Zurixx LLC will be getting refunds, the FTC says.

by Megan Elliott

Christina Hall attends the 111th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade opening night at Marina Park on December 18, 2019 in Newport Beach, California

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Christina Hall and Josh Hall’s Marriage Flops Weeks After She Praised Their ‘Stong’ Union

Christina Hall and Josh Hall are calling it quits after two years as husband and wife. Josh Hall filed for divorce on July 16.

by Andrea Francese

‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young Moved in With Tarek El Moussa After Only 4 Days of Dating

‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young and ‘Flip or Flop’ star Tarek El Moussa had only been dating for four days when she moved in with him and his two children.

by Grace Turney

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Fans Don’t Want Tarek El Moussa to Work With ‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young

After Tarek El Moussa revealed he was filming ‘Flipping 101’ season 3, many fans said they didn’t want to see his wife, ‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young, working with him on TV.

by Grace Turney

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Christina Haack Changed the Way She Talks to People After Tarek El Moussa: ‘I’m Like That With Everyone Now’

After she and Tarek El Moussa 'lost that communication,' Christina Haack shared her thoughts freely. 'If something is on my mind, you're gonna know,' she said in 2017.

by Mandi Kerr

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‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young Once Said Christina Haack is a ‘Great Mom’ and They ‘Text Every Day’

Heather Rae Young is a ‘bonus mommy’ to Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa’s two children, and the ‘Selling Sunset’ star once said she and Haack ‘text every day.’

by Grace Turney

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Christina Haack Said Tarek El Moussa Split Created a ‘Difficult’ Situation With Her Parents: ‘They Were Just Hearing His Side’

Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa split in 2016. Later, Haack revealed it was a 'shock' to her parents, who hoped for reconciliation while initially hearing Tarek El Moussa's 'side.'

by Mandi Kerr

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Tarek El Moussa Reveals How He and Heather Rae Young Co-Parent With Christina Haack and Joshua Hall

‘Flip or Flop’ star Tarek El Moussa got candid about how he and ‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young co-parent with Christina Haack and Joshua Hall.

by Grace Turney

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Tarek El Moussa Buys ‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young a New ‘Mom’ Car: ‘She’s a Beast’

Tarek El Moussa gave his wife Heather Rae Young a new car, and it's not the first time he has given the ‘Selling Sunset’ star a vehicle.

by Grace Turney

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Fans Slam ‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young for Posting Harry Jowsey Interview After Tragedy

Fans slammed ‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young for posting her interview with Harry Jowsey the same day as the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

by Grace Turney

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Why Tarek El Moussa Deleted This Instagram Photo of His Son Brayden

Here’s why HGTV star Tarek El Moussa posted and deleted an Instagram photo of his 6-year-old son Brayden.

by Grace Turney

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Tarek El Moussa Reveals He’s Filming ‘Flipping 101’ Season 3 While Christina Haack Films 2 Shows

Tarek El Moussa revealed that he is working on season 3 of ‘Flipping 101.’ Meanwhile, his ex-wife, Christina Haack, is filming two spinoff shows for HGTV.

by Grace Turney

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‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young Responds to Claims That Tarek El Moussa Called Her a ‘Hotter, Richer’ Version of His Ex-Wife Christina Haack

‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young responded to reports that her husband, Tarek El Moussa, called her ‘hotter and richer’ than his ex-wife, Christina Haack.

by Grace Turney

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‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young Shares What Tarek El Moussa’s Son Brayden Told Her After She ‘Threw Up 11 Times’

‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young shared the sweet thing Tarek El Moussa’s 6-year-old stepson told her after she got sick with a stomach virus.

by Grace Turney

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Christina Haack Moves Closer to Tarek El Moussa and Further Away From Ant Anstead Amid Custody Battle

Christina Haack’s new house in Newport Beach is closer to Tarek El Moussa, and further away from Ant Anstead, with whom she is embroiled in a custody battle.

by Grace Turney

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Christina Haack’s Daughter Taylor Surprised the HGTV Star With a ‘Big Comment’ About Therapy After Tarek El Moussa Split

Christina Haack's daughter, Taylor, made a 'big comment' to the HGTV star about therapy at the age of 6. 'I don't really need to talk about it anymore," she said.

by Mandi Kerr

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Fans React to Tarek El Moussa Posting a Throwback Photo of His Son Brayden After The 6-Year-Old’s Emergency Surgery

Here’s what fans are saying about Tarek El Moussa’s throwback post of his son Brayden after the 6-year-old recently had emergency surgery.

by Grace Turney

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Fans React to Tarek El Moussa Calling Himself and Heather Rae Young a ‘Dangerous Duo’ on Instagram

‘Flip or Flop’ star Tarek El Moussa called himself and ‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young a 'dangerous duo' on Instagram, and fans responded with some comments about the reality TV couple.

by Grace Turney

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How Much Were Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa Paid for ‘Flip or Flop’?

How much were Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa paid for ‘Flip or Flop,’ and did the HGTV stars pay each other alimony after their divorce?

by Grace Turney

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Tarek El Moussa Reveals That ‘Selling Sunset’ Star Heather Rae Young and His Son Brayden Didn’t Bond At First

Tarek El Moussa said that new his wife, ‘Selling Sunset’ star Heather Rae Young, didn’t initially bond with his son Brayden.

by Grace Turney

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Inside the Soccer Game Fight Between Christina Haack, Tarek El Moussa, Heather Rae Young, and Joshua Hall Before Son’s Emergency Surgery

Christina Haack, Tarek El Moussa, Heather Rae Young, and Joshua Hall had a tense fight at a children’s soccer game the day before their son’s emergency surgery.

by Grace Turney

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Fans Support Christina Haack’s ‘Kids Come First’ Photo With Tarek El Moussa, Heather Rae Young, and Joshua Hall

Fans have encouraging messages for Christina Haack after the HGTV star posted a photo alongside her husband Joshua Hall, ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather Rae Young.

by Mandi Kerr