The air was filled with sweet wishes for Brayden this week as his parents, Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa, paused to celebrate his tenth birthday. Even though they’re no longer together, both reality TV stars made sure their oldest son felt the love, sharing special messages on social media.
Tarek El Moussa, who is 44, poured his heart out in an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 20. He wrote about how much he loves Brayden. Tarek mentioned he never thought he’d have a child so similar to himself. They don’t just look alike, he shared, they also share the same personality. He joked that it’s clear they are father and son. Tarek also hinted at their shared love for fishing trips and video games. He finished by saying this birthday is a big deal because Brayden is finally ten years old, hitting double digits. Tarek is excited for all the new adventures as Brayden grows bigger and stronger. Until then, he said, Brayden will always be Dad’s little boy. He sent lots of love from himself and everyone else, wishing a happy birthday.
Tarek’s post included a series of sweet photos with Brayden. One picture even featured Christina, who is 42. Tarek’s current wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, also appeared in his photo gallery.
Christina also shared her own sweet tribute on her Instagram page. On Wednesday, she called Brayden "sweet, brave, kind, intelligent, sensitive, and spiritual." She lovingly described him as her biggest supporter, always looking out for his mom. Christina added that Brayden gives the biggest hugs. She noted that when he likes someone, you definitely know it. She expressed how much she loves their special bond, their outings together, their laughter, and their mutual love. Christina proudly signed off as a proud mom.
Christina and Tarek were married from 2006 to 2016. Besides Brayden, they also have a daughter, Taylor, who is 14 years old. After their marriage ended, Christina moved on and married Ant Anstead in 2018. They welcomed their son, Hudson, who is now 5 years old, before separating in 2020. Christina then started dating Joshua Hall in 2021. They tied the knot in April 2022. However, Christina and Joshua, who is 44, filed for divorce in July 2024. Christina is currently dating her new boyfriend, Christopher LaRocca.
Meanwhile, Tarek married Heather in October 2021. They share a son named Tristan, who is 2 years old. The couple even worked together on Heather’s HGTV show, The Flip Off, which helped them form a strong connection. Tarek has spoken openly about Christina’s dating life. He gave his thoughts on her new relationship during an interview with Us Weekly earlier this year. "Double dates are really fun," Tarek told Us in April. He added that he genuinely likes Christina’s new boyfriend, saying, "He’s very nice."