Heather Gay

Heather Gay is an American reality television star and entrepreneur who rose to fame as an original cast member on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which premiered in November 2020. Born on June 29, 1972, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Heather grew up in the Mormon faith and was deeply embedded in the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her experiences navigating life as a divorced woman who has distanced herself from the church became a central storyline on the show.

Before joining RHOSLC, Heather built a successful career as the owner and founder of Beauty Lab + Laser, a medical aesthetics clinic in Salt Lake City. The med spa offers a range of services including laser treatments, injectables, facials, and body contouring. Her business acumen and ability to build a thriving company in a competitive market demonstrated her entrepreneurial drive long before reality television brought her into the national spotlight.

On RHOSLC, Heather quickly became one of the most beloved cast members, earning the self-proclaimed title of “Bad Mormon.” Her willingness to openly discuss her struggles with faith, identity, and self-acceptance resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom had similar experiences leaving organized religion. She coined the phrase and built her entire brand around the Bad Mormon identity, which became both a cultural touchpoint and a marketable concept.

In 2023, Heather published her memoir Bad Mormon: A Memoir of What Happens When You Say No to Your Name, Your Faith, and Everything You Were Supposed to Be. The book became a New York Times bestseller and further cemented her status as a voice for those who have left restrictive religious communities. Heather continues to appear on RHOSLC while expanding her business ventures and media presence.