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Ant Ansteadis joining in on the celebration ofHeatherandTarek El Moussa’s son’s first birthday!
“Happy birthday Tristan Jay!!! Our sweet little bear 🧸 is officially 1 year old today 🥹 The best addition to our family of five and a light that brightens all of our days with his endless smiles, loudest belly giggles, and perfect blue eyes,” the El Moussas wrote in the caption.
Both men have been married to, and share children with,Christina on the CoaststarChristina Hall.
Tarek was Hall’s first husband. The former couple were married for seven years until their split in Dec. 2016. They share two children together — daughter Taylor, 13, and son Brayden, 8 — who are Tristan’s half-siblings.
Anstead wasmarried to Hallfrom December 2018 until June 2021. The pair publicly split less than two years after tying the knot in September 2020. They share a 4-year-old son named Hudson.
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This isn’t the first time Anstead and Tarek have shown they’re friendly with one another.
Ansteadshared his congratulations to Tarek and Heatherwhen they revealed they were expecting Tristan, telling them he was “thrilled for you all.”
In September 2021, the British car expert spoke withPEOPLEabout why he has such a good relationship with Tarek and Heather, explaining he built a strong connection with the couple after co-parenting Taylor and Brayden while he was married to Hall.
Christina Hall and Ant Anstead in July 2019.Michael Kovac/Getty
Michael Kovac/Getty
“I’m a big supporter of modern-day parenting. I’m a big supporter of modern families,” Anstead said, explaining at the time, he still thinks of Taylor and Brayden as his stepchildren.
“To treat them in any other way would be dishonorable,” he continued of their mutual respect and support. “I’m really proud of how we all kind of manage that modern blend.”
Ant Anstead and Renee Zellweger celebrated their two-year anniversary in April 2023.Ant Anstead/Instagram
Ant Anstead/Instagram
Tarek and Heather have spoken out in support of Anstead, praising his relationship with actress Renée Zellweger. PEOPLE confirmed that theactress and theWheeler Dealersstar were dating in late June2021. They met earlier that month after she appeared on his Discovery+ seriesCelebrity IOU: Joyride.
“I love it! I love it!” Tarek toldPEOPLEof Anstead’s romance with the two-time Academy Award winner, 53 during the JBL True Summer Campaign kick-off.
“I know, like rock on!” added Heather.
“Good for him. Ant’s a great kid, [Zellweger] seems like a lot of fun,” Tarek continued. “I like them. I like the setup.”
In April 2023 — the same month Anstead and Zellweger celebrated their two-year anniversary — a sourcerevealed to PEOPLEthat the pair had also “found a house that they both love and are moving in together.” News of their move came shortly after Ansteadofficially let go of his beloved Temple Housein Laguna Beach, Calif. earlier that month.
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Anothersource told PEOPLEin March: “Ant is very happy with Renée. He really loves her. They spend a lot of time at home. It’s a very normal relationship and both are committed long-term.”
source: people.com
