'Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa' star Tarek recalls hardship in heartfelt birthday note to mom

April 2021 · 3 minute read

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Tarek El Moussa celebrated his mother Dominique El Moussa's birthday on Wednesday, May 3. The star uploaded a video where Tarek and his mother are seen standing on the stage of The Flipping Summit. The entire audience sang the birthday song in a single voice.

The cake came from backstage as the crowd cheered Dominique. Tarek's mother is then seen blowing out the candle. The Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa' star then hugged his mother and wished her a happy birthday. Tarek posted a long note about his mother on Instagram, describing how she inspired him.

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Tarek El Moussa shares a little backstory on mom's birthday

Along with posting the video of celebrating his mother's birthday, Tarek penned down a long note in the caption of the post. He said, "Happy birthday to the best mom I could ask for." He then went ahead to thank Dominique for all she did for him. Tarek added, "Just a little backstory- my mom worked two jobs while I was growing up and I always looked up to how hardworking and strong she was." The reality star then talked about the things he admire the most about his mother. "The thing I think I admired the most though was the fact that no matter HOW busy she was, she would always drop everything for her kids," wrote Tarek. He claims that it is something that he has also been trying to do for his kids. 

Dominique El Moussa receives the 'best birthday message'

Tarek said in his post that his mother was "known as the mom-to-all since she would always have everyone at our house or drive me and all my friends all around town." He then ended the post by saying, "She really is the best and I wouldn’t be the same without her ❤️ Love you @dominiqueelmoussa, and to everyone reading this, show my mom some birthday love in the comments below!!" When Tarek showered such kind words, Dominique was in awe. She commented on the post, "WoW best birthday message ever!" The real estate agent's mother added, "Well every day you spoil me with your kindness and generosity." She then claimed to have "best birthday weekend." Dominique thanked her son, "So much fun! I love you."

'What a great son she has'

Seeing Tarek's love for his mom an internet user wrote, "What a great son she has, I’m sure she’s very proud of him!!" Another wished Dominique, "Happy Birthday to one beautiful woman you are very lucky." A user wrote, "Loved this moment." Just Divine Properties commented, "Happy birthday!!! It was so nice meeting you & celebrating with you!!!" Dominique replied to this, "@(null) thank you. I really had fun." "She’s the cutest! Happy Birthday!!" wrote another internet user in the comment section. The comments section continued to be flooded with "Happy Birthday" messages.

'Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa' Season 3 will release on May 4, 2023, at 8 pm ET on HGTV.

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