Former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Alexis Bellino publicly introduced her son Miles as transgender in an Instagram post on October 25, 2022. Bellino said Miles had asked her to share the announcement and that she was proud of him and fully supportive.
What Alexis Bellino said in the announcement
In coverage published the next day, E! News reported that Bellino said Miles wanted her to make the post. “Miles now has a voice and has asked me to do this post,” she wrote, according to E! Bellino said he wanted to address the hate, questions, misgendering and confusion he had encountered.
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Bellino also wrote, “I am 100% fully supportive of my son.” She described her love for Miles as unconditional. These are Bellino’s reported statements about her feelings and their family; the coverage does not offer independent access to Miles or private family conversations. E! News announcement coverage, October 26, 2022.
When did Miles come out to his mother?
Bellino said Miles had come out to her more than 16 months before she shared the public post. That timeline is her account, as reported by E! News, rather than an independently verified chronology. Entertainment Tonight also reported the announcement on October 25, 2022, describing Miles as 15 at the time; that historical age should not be read as his current age. Entertainment Tonight, October 25, 2022.
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On October 28, 2022, Bellino thanked people who had responded with support and said the family was spending time together. She asked readers, “Please continue to remember love, kindness and acceptance is the way to make this world a better place.” E! News follow-up, October 28, 2022.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What Bellino said at the 2024 RHOC reunion
At the Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion, covered by E! News on November 15, 2024, Bellino reflected on how her son’s experience had affected her understanding of judgment. Speaking to Andy Cohen, she said, “It hasn’t changed my mind about LGBTQ or that everyone should have their own right to live their life the way they want.” E! News, November 15, 2024.
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