Lydia housewives of oc biography

Fans of The Real Housewives of Orange County have seen many cast members come and go during the show's 16-season run, but few have made as strong of an impression as Lydia McLaughlin.

The Nobleman Magazine managing editor joined the cast of the original West Coast Real Housewives series during Season 8 in 2013.

After introducing viewers to her vibrantly-dressed mother, Judy Stirling, and to her life as a mom to two young kids, Lydia departed from the series after just one season.

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Though it seemed like the reality star was done with the franchise, Lydia did return to RHOC for Season 12, after she welcomed her third son with husband Doug McLaughlin.

During her second run on the franchise, Lydia got a bit more involved in the conflicts, but she ultimately left the franchise for a second time once the reunion wrapped at the end of 2017.

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