Tarek El Moussa Reads the Meanest Comments on His 43rd Birthday Post: What's 'That Mop on His Head?'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Tarek El Moussais having a good laugh at the “haters” who commented on his recent birthday post.

In a follow-up video posted on Instagram on Monday, Sept. 2, Tarek and his wife,Heather El Moussa,react to some of the meanest responses he received on social media.

“Haters gonna hate, and boy, did they deliver!” Tarek captioned the clip. “I saw one comment and couldn’t stop reading them — seriously, I couldn’t stop laughing! 🤣🤣 Sometimes you gotta appreciate the creativity of the internet!”

In the clip, Tarek reads one critical comment that says, “I want to see an ID. No way he’s only 43,” Heather, 36, asks, “They think you’re older or younger?”

“50 at a minimum,” Tarek replies, laughing.

“Oh my gosh, this is so good,” he adds, quoting another commenter who wrote, “He got more than Botox, looks like he bought a new hairpiece, too.”

“Oh honey, people hate on your hair, too?” Heather asks as Tarek continues to crack up.

Tarek goes on to read more insults, such as “Bro, you look every minute of 43” and “Sad news, you look 45.” “What’s up with that mop on his head?” someone else asked.

Tarek’s ex-wifeChristina Hallcommented twice on the funny video, writing “Hair piece” and “Dead” along with a skull emoji.

Heather’s formerSelling SunsetcastmateChrishell Stausealso replied to the video, writing, “If you can laugh, you win.”

In Tarek’s birthday post from Aug. 28, he shared that he and Heather celebrated the special day with “incredible friends” during their stay in Florida.

“The trip was the perfect blend of business and pleasure – exactly what we needed! From sunny adventures to unforgettable moments, it was a birthday to remember,” he wrote.

In addition to being open about his cosmetic treatments, Tarek has been candid about medical struggles he’s faced over the past decade.

Tarek El Moussa celebrating his 43rd birthday with wife Heather.Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

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Earlier this year, theFlipping El Moussasstar recalled his past challenges,including steroid addiction, in his tell-all memoir,Flip Your Life.

He was able to beat both thanks to several surgeries and radioactive iodine therapy, but faced another challenge when he experienced a “debilitating” back injury while playing golf.

During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in January, Tarek opened up about the"emotional rollercoaster"of recounting those events and his recovery in the book.

“The number one takeaway is that anything is possible. Literally, anything is possible. You just got to start. Most people never start,” he said. “Take that first step. Go for that first walk . . . Just start.”

source: people.com