Reality TV wouldn’t be the same without some fierce, strong and brave mamas.
Whether Dancing With the Stars, The Valley, Real Housewives or 90 Day Fiancé is your weekly must-see show, chances are there’s a beloved cast member who also happens to be a mom.
With Mother’s Day weekend here, Us Weekly wanted to recognize a few moms on the small screen who inspire, uplift and absolutely entertain fans week after week. To do so, we asked their partners or husbands to get real and write a personal, heartfelt letter of appreciation.
“None of what we do would be possible without her,” Teen Mom’s Cory Wharton exclusively shared with Us while praising Taylor Selfridge. “I’ll always honor the woman she is and the incredible mother she chooses to be every single day.”
Keep reading to see which reality TV moms received their flowers from their grateful family members:
Dancing With the Stars’ Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach
Dear Dani,
I always knew you were going to be an incredible mom, but witnessing you in this role firsthand is beyond words. Kiki is so lucky to have you as a role model in her life. What an example and inspiration she gets to grow up with. Thank you for being you, for sharing your unconditional love with us and for shaping our little family. You are a superhuman… SUPERMOM!
We love you, Pash & Keeks
Big Brother’s Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd
Love, the boys and I are so grateful for you, not just today, but every day! Especially this year, as we navigate my first Mother’s Day without my Ma. You’ve been my rock through it all, and honestly, I don’t know what I’d do without you. I’d probably forget half the boys’ practices and misplace at least one of them lol. You make the craziness fun and the hard days lighter. We’re all so lucky to have you. Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom and the love of my life.
Xo, Jeff
The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Terry Dubrow and Heather Dubrow
My Dear Hedy,
The kids and I are so incredibly grateful to have you as the heart and soul of our family. We truly won the mother lottery. The world may see glimpses of how amazing you are, but we get the privilege of living in Heather Dubrow’s unique world of love, strength and endless devotion every single day. We love you more than words could ever express.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Love, Terry
The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Derrick Hayes and Pinky Cole
Dear Pinky,
Happy Mother’s Day! Watching you be a mom and entrepreneur is something special. The love, the patience, the strength: You make it look effortless, even on the days when it’s not. Our kids are growing up with a mother who shows them what care, consistency and real love look like every single day.
You’re the one making sure everything holds together, whether it’s the little moments that nobody sees or the big ones everyone celebrates. From the way you nurture them, guide them and show up for them no matter what … that’s something they’ll carry with them forever.
I hope today you truly feel how appreciated you are, not just for what you do, but for who you are. You’re an amazing mother, and our kids are blessed to have you.
Happy Mother’s Day, Derrick
The Valley’s Jason Caperna and Janet Caperna
Dear Janet,
I am constantly in awe of you, and I am forever grateful that you are the mother to our son. You run our entire world: handling everything from his school and countless activities to every meal to every trip, while still making our home feel calm, happy and full of love. The way you show up for him with patience, intention and so much care is what makes you such an incredible mom. Cameron is so lucky to have you guiding him, and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side. Thank you for holding everything together the way you do, even when it’s a lot. Happy Mother’s Day. I love you so much that it hurts.
Love, Jason
90 Day Fiance’s Alex Brovarnik and Loren Brovarnik
Hi Loren,
On this Mother’s Day, I just wanted to make sure you know how amazing you are. You are the best Ima and partner we could wish for.
Your snack packing, car pulling, laundry folding and chala making skills are unparalleled, and we would definitely be lost without you.
We love you! Happy Mother’s Day from Alex, Shai, Asher and Ari.
Sincerely, Alex Brovarnik
Dancing With the Stars’ Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson
Dear Jenna,
You’re somebody that I respect as my peer in the dance, creative and professional space. But you know, I adore and love you as my wife and the mother of our son, and everything you do for our family. Happy Mother’s Day!
Love, Val
The Valley’s Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez
Dear Nia,
Happy Mother’s Day to the love of my life and the heart of our home. Watching you love, lead and care for our four beautiful children is nothing short of inspiring. You carry so much, give so much and sacrifice daily with a strength and grace that leaves me in awe. Our kids are who they are because of the love you pour into them. I see it all and I’m so grateful. I thank God for you every day. We love and appreciate you more than words could ever say or convey. Happy Mother’s Day, my love.
Love, Hubby
Teen Mom’s Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfridge
Dear Taylor,
I feel like you never get the credit that you deserve, but today you just sit back and let us tell you how special you are. The way you love and show up for our daughters — not just the two we share, but also for Ryder — speaks to a depth of character and creating a home rooted in compassion, stability and real love. You carried more than most people ever see, yet continue to move with grace, resilience and a selflessness that allows all of us to grow and thrive. Love you, Taylor!!!
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s Jared Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti
Dear Ashley,
Well, it’s hard to put into words what you do for our two boys. Every single day I see how much love, effort, compassion and energy you put into being Dawson and Hayden’s mom. Over the past 11 years, I’ve seen you grow as an individual, as a partner and as a mother. They are so lucky to have you. I’m so lucky to have you. You and I have said the word ‘GOAT’ a lot in our relationship (always referring to my love of Tom Brady). Happy Mother’s Day to the true GOAT. You’re the best.
Sincerely, Jared
Married at First Sight’s Christopher Thielk and Nicole Thielk
Dear Nicole,
It has been amazing to watch your journey into motherhood and I absolutely admire the strength you have shown as we navigate this together. The twins and I are so lucky to have you in our lives and the love you show us is like no other. I know it has been hard with Anthony being in the NICU for his first months of life, but regardless of what mood you are in, you show up for him and us everyday and that has been amazing to see. You are loved very much by me and the twins and I am excited to see them grow and us adjust and evolve as parents. I love you very much and Happy 1st Mother’s day!
Love, Chris
Selling the OC’s Austin Victoria and Lisa Victoria
Dear Lisa,
We met when we were 16 — I was just a young boy with a crush on a girl from Texas. I never could have imagined that years later we’d build this beautiful life together. From our first kiss in California, to standing at the altar waiting for you, to seeing those two tiny dots on an ultrasound screen, every chapter with you has felt like a blessing.
The day you became a mother, I saw strength, beauty, love, and sacrifice in their purest form. Watching you bring our children into this world and pour yourself into our family every single day has only deepened my admiration for you.
Now, six years and three beautiful children later, you are the heart of our home. From homeschooling, to nourishing our family, to loving each of us so selflessly, you give everything you have to the people you love.
The girl I met at 16 would be so proud of the woman and mother you’ve become. Our children are endlessly lucky to have you, and I’m grateful every day that I get to walk through this life beside you.
Thank you for all that you are. We love you more than words can express.
Love, Austin
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Brett Engemann and Demi Engemann
Demi,
Watching you be a mother to Maude is something I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully put into words but I’m going to try, because you deserve to hear it. The way you love her, protect her, guide her … it’s instinctive, it’s constant and it’s extraordinary.
You’ve created a world for her where she feels completely safe, entirely seen and endlessly adored. There’s a softness in you with her, but also an undeniable strength that shapes who she’s becoming. It’s beautiful to witness. She’s quite literally the luckiest little girl in the history of the world to have you as her momma.
And then there’s the way you stepped into being a stepmom to Rome and Cole which, if we’re being honest, wasn’t always an easy role. Especially when the entry point was the height of their teenage years. But you handled it with so much grace, respect, and love. You met them where they were, gave them space when they needed it, and showed up consistently in a way that built real trust. You’ve become someone they can rely on, someone they love and look up to.
You’ve managed to love all of them in the ways they individually need, and that’s not something everyone can do. It takes emotional intelligence, patience, and a level of selflessness that most people don’t fully understand.
I see it all. The big moments, the quiet ones and everything in between. You are the heart of our family.
I’m so proud of you. I admire you. I stand constantly in awe of you. I’m obsessed with you. I love you beyond comprehension and I am forever hopelessly in love with you!
Happy Mother’s Day, Lover!
With All My Heart, Bret
Sister Wives’ David Woolley and Christine Brown
When it comes to the definition of Mother, it’s Christine. Her dedication to our family is everything to her. Through the years, I watched my mom take care of her children and grandchildren with so much love and care. Christine is just like her. She is so attentive to our children and grandchildren. It’s her priority. I knew I loved her right away, but I love her more and more.
Selling the OC’s Gio Helou and Tiffany Helou
Dear Tiffany,
You are the calm in my “reality” TV chaos and the reason behind everything I push for. Watching you be Teddy’s mom, with your patience, your love and the way you still laugh at my lame jokes, is something I don’t take for granted. Our baby girl is already so lucky, even if it means she might end up (very) spoiled. I love the way you make sure I wear my helmet before every ride and say a quiet prayer for me every time I leave. It’s the small moments, like the coffee you make without being asked, always giving me a kiss before we go to sleep and the photos of Teddy you send me that reset my entire day. I may never feel like I deserve you, but I’ll spend my life trying to show you how much you mean to me.
Love, Gio
Big Brother’s Victor Arroyo and Nicole Franzel-Arroyo
Dear Nicole,
Watching you be a mom to Arrow, River and Goldie is the greatest gift I’ve ever experienced. You make everything special: crafts with the kids, baking with Arrow and loving on our animals like they’re our kids too. You’re an incredible mom to our three kids, three dogs and the whole farm, and you do it with a goofy, playful spirit that makes our home so full of life. You’ve made me a better man and father, and I’m so grateful for you every single day.
Love, Victor
Married at First Sight’s Anthony D’Amico and Ashley Petta
Dear Ashely,
I’m convinced our kids think you run the entire world — and honestly, they’re not wrong. You handle everything — snacks, schedules attitudes (mine included) — like it’s just another Tuesday. The kids don’t even realize how lucky they are yet, but I definitely do. I’m so grateful for the way you love this family and somehow keep us all functioning … or at least mostly functioning. You are the best mom. Happy Mother’s Day!
Love, Anthony
Million Dollar Listing LA’s Josh Altman and Heather Altman
Heather does it all and makes it look effortless! A true rockstar mom and powerhouse CEO, she leads with strength, heart and unmatched dedication every single day. Happy Mother’s Day to one of the best to ever do it!
Love, Josh
Married at First Sight’s Woodie Randall and Amani Aliyya Randall
Hey Sweets,
I just want you to know how much I appreciate you. You’re an incredible wife and an amazing mother, and I see all the love and effort you put into our family every day. You make our house feel like home, and my life is better because of you. I’m so grateful for you and everything you do.
I love you always, my sweets ❤️
The Challenge’s Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono
Dear Jenna,
While what you do every day as a mother and a wife deserves to be celebrated far more than just one Sunday a year, I wanted to take today to make sure you know how important you are to me and the kids.
From the sleepless nights to doctor’s visits and playdates, you are a daily example of love, grace and selflessness. I sleep easy at night knowing that our children are fiercely loved and so well cared for. You do all of this with such ease, beauty and strength.
You are the glue that holds us all together — the best wife and the most incredible mother.
Today is Mother’s Day, a day meant to celebrate and show appreciation for you. Just know that you are loved and appreciated beyond measure every single day.
Love, Zach, Anthony, Beanie, Camella and Frankie
Love Is Blind’s Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi-Goytowski
Dear Bliss,
You think of everything our daughter needs.
You think about the way her diaper feels when she lies down for a nap. The way the carseat strap rests against her skin. The texture of her food before it touches her tongue.
Whether the temperature of her room is off by a single degree. The wrinkle in her socks. The tag on a shirt. The light coming through the window when she is trying to sleep. You think about her needs with a kind of precision that makes me feel like I am holding a hammer in a room where you are threading a needle. And even now, as he is growing inside of you, you love our son with that same precision, thinking about his needs before he even has the ability to need them. If you could, you would pack Galileo’s life the way you pack her diaper bag.
You would genetically engineer rainbow unicorns for her to fly on and take her to play on the moon every Tuesday afternoon. You would give her every single thing her heart could ever desire. And even then, I think part of you would wonder if you had done enough.
Bliss, you are the world’s greatest mother. Not because of all the things you do. You are the world’s greatest mother because you love our children with all your heart. Nothing else matters. Our children have everything they could ever need. Because they have you.
Love, Your hammer and husband, Zack
Married at First Sight’s Doug Hehner and Jamie Otis
Dear Jamie,
It’s been over 12 years since we met and married as strangers, and I continue to feel like the luckiest man on earth having you by my side. You are the most loving and supportive mom, an amazing and sexy wife and the hardest working entrepreneur I’ve ever met. I am inspired by how strong you are, and our four kids and I are so lucky to call you mom and wife. We appreciate you and love you!
Love, Doug, Henley, Hendrix, Hawkins, Huxley and Lady
