Christina Haack Shares Secret to Unconventional Friendship with Two Ex-Husbands
As a star of HGTV, Christina Haack has opened up about her extraordinary ability to remain friends with both of her ex-husbands, Tarek El Moussa and Ant Anstead, despite the complexities of their past relationships and current situations. Haack, 42, discussed how she was able to navigate a successful co-parenting relationship with El Moussa, who she was married to from 2009 to 2018, and has since integrated her new boyfriend, Chris Larocca, into the dynamic. Her approach to co-parenting involves all four individuals—Haack, her boyfriend Chris, Tarek, and Heather, El Moussa’s wife—and all of them work together to ensure that the co-parenting environment remains harmonious.
Haack’s ability to let go of the past and prioritize her children’s well-being has allowed her to maintain a friendship with Tarek, who also shares this trait. The HGTV star acknowledged that her recent divorce from her third husband, Josh Hall, contributed positively to her ability to maintain these relationships. Haack and Hall filed for divorce in July 2024 and finalized their split in August, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. This experience has helped Haack rebuild and strengthen her relationship with Ant Anstead, with whom she previously shared a son, Hudson. After a rocky divorce from Anstead in 2021, Haack has found new grounds for cooperation, spending quality time with Hudson and ensuring a supportive environment for his upbringing.
Haack believes her approach has made her children’s lives enriched, as they can experience the warmth of family and friendship without the burden of conflict. She emphasized the importance of this dynamic, saying it’s not only beneficial for the children but also creates a welcoming and comforting environment for everyone involved. Haack’s situation stands as a testament to the power of cooperation, maturity, and putting the needs of the children first in complex family dynamics.