Internet grossed out over ‘RHOSLC’ star Heather Gay’s ‘erotic’ portrayal of cousin Whitney Rose in memoir
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: In her new memoir, 'Bad Mormon: A Memoir', 'RHOSLC' star Heather Gay sparked discomfort online as readers found her descriptions of co-star and cousin Whitney Rose overly sensual and erotic.
References to specific body parts raised eyebrows, with some feeling that Heather's portrayal crossed into the realm of fantasy.
Internet reactions reminded Heather of the familial connection, expressing unease with the graphic nature of the descriptions.
"This read like Heather wanting to f*** Whitney," said one user on Reddit.
"Right?! I was super weirded out by how she described everything. Then I almost vomited when she decided to pick up her thong and put it in her pocket to take… What the actual f***?!" said another.
"She thinks it’s a quirky aside, but it’s really just giving single white female," added another. "Haha it read to me just as bad as that 50 Shades lady’s housewife erotica. So cringey and just made so much worse that they’re actually cousins. I am not a Whitney fan but I get her not being cool with that," commented another.
"It was very cringe but I like Whitney! I’m pretty sure I’d be weirded out if my ~cousin wrote that about me too lol," a user said.
"If the rest of the book is this bad, it’s no wonder the others are declaring they haven’t read it. Her lust for all things? All things?" another user said.
"She.. took her undies??? I’m getting frown lines from this," added one. "This… this was an uncomfortable read," added another.
"Why do I feel like I’m reading 50 Shades of Grey? This is terrible writing at its cringiest," read one comment. "Do yall think Whitney and Heather have hooked up," said one.
"It reads like a photographer meeting their muse with feelings of voyeurism and desire. Doesn't sound exploitive to me, just like the writer had some hidden fantasies about The Rose," another comment added.
This comes after 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' cousins had a circular argument near the Bermuda Triangle when Whitney Rose said it was unfair for Heather Gay to "exploit my sexuality" to sell her memoir 'Bad Mormon', as per People.
Whitney Rose accuses Heather Gay of ‘exploiting’ her in new book
In a heated exchange on 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City', Whitney Rose accused Heather Gay of hypocrisy, claiming it was unfair for Heather to "exploit" her "sexuality" in her memoir 'Bad Mormon'.
Near the Bermuda Triangle on the reality show, a clash ensued when Heather and Whitney argued.
The dispute revolved around Heather's discussion of a boudoir photo shoot Whitney did for her husband, leading to accusations of hypocrisy as Whitney questioned Heather's transparency about her own sex life.
What is Heather Gay’s new book ‘Bad Mormon: A Memoir’ about?
In her memoir, 'Bad Mormon', Heather Gay reflects on her departure from the Mormon Church, unexpected success in business and television, and her experiences as a single mother.
The book chronicles Gay's transformation from a devoted Mormon to navigating single parenthood and entrepreneurship.
Within its pages, she opens up about her battles with addiction, the dynamics of her family relationships, and the pivotal choice to step away from the Mormon Church.
Are Heather Gay and Whitney Rose cousins?
In a twist of family ties, Heather Gay and Whitney Rose share a familial connection as cousins. Adding another layer to their relationship, Whitney's great-grandfather and Heather's great-grandmother are siblings, making them third cousins.
Their connection goes beyond friendship, delving into the complexities of family dynamics and a history that traces back to "Mormon royalty."