“Real Housewives” fans have seen Ariana Biermann grow up on reality TV when her mother, Kim Zolciak, was cast on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” from 2008 to 2012. Later, they featured on their own show “Don’t Be Tardy.” Now, as an adult, Biermann has embraced her role as a reality TV star with a new Bravo show, “Next Gen NYC.”
Biermann’s appearance on “Next Gen NYC” will give fans a better look at who she is as an adult and her relationships with friends and loved ones, including her boyfriend, Hudson McLeroy. But who is McLeroy, and how long has he been dating Biermann?
All About Their Relationship
Biermann and McLeroy have been dating since 2018. Life & Style reports that on her 17th birthday on October 17, 2018, Biermann made a post on her Instagram Story about McLeroy, along with the message, “Thx for the best birthday lover.”
At some point between then and 2022, the couple broke up but rekindled their romance. BravoTV reports that they celebrated their first anniversary in Spring 2023. In July 2024, Biermann announced some exciting news: they were moving from Atlanta to New York.
In an Instagram post on July 7, Biermann wrote, “Taking our love story to a new city. we officially live in New York!!!! thank you god for making this possible and allowing me to live my dream w my best friend.”
Hudson McLeroy Lives With Ariana Biermann in New York City
On June 23, Biermann celebrated their first year of living in New York City with a sweet throwback Instagram video of herself and McLeroy moving. In the caption, she shared her thoughts, writing, “I can’t believe it’s already been a year since we moved into our first nyc apartment. it’s so bittersweet saying goodbye to the place that started it all, beyond blessed for all the memories over the last year. here’s to our new apartment and new journey in this amazing city.”
Hudson McLeroy Comes From a Wealthy Family
McLeroy was born and raised in Atlanta, and his BravoTV bio describes his family as being “known for massive self-made success.” BravoTV reports that McLeroy is the son of Zach McLeroy (who is the chairman of a chicken food chain) and Carol Ann McLeroy. He also has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
His bio also notes that he is a Southern gentleman. “Hudson’s got charm, ambition, and a Southern gentleman’s manners, but can he handle this circle of friends (and frenemies) or is fitting in about to become his riskiest investment yet?” the BravoTV bio states.
Hudson McLeroy Is an Artist & Investor
McLeroy appears on “Next Gen NYC” and can add Reality TV star to his resume, but he also referred to himself as an “artist” on his Instagram bio.
McLeroy’s BravoTV bio also describes him as an investor. “He’s already had early success on his own as an investor. Now he’s heading straight into the hustle of New York City, all in the name of love,” McLeroy’s BravoTV bio reports.
He Loves Cars
A look at McLeroy’s social media reveals his interest in cars. In an Instagram post made on April 23, 2023, he shared how his dream had come true, as he had finally owned his first Lamborghini.
“Never thought I’d be 21 and own a car like this I remember being that excited little 10 yr old telling my dad ill come home one day and surprise him in a Lamborghini and that day finally came,” he wrote in the caption that accompanied a picture of himself posing in front of his new car.
He Has Shared His Love for Ariana Biermann Publicly
McLeroy shared a photo of himself and Biermanna on Instagram on June 2. In the caption, he wrote, “I love every little thing about you @arianabiermann.” Other posts on his Instagram have shared a glimpse into their relationship, including sightings of the Northern Lights and enjoying date nights.
Biermann has also made emotional tributes to her boyfriend on Instagram. In a post on October 27, 2024, she confessed to not being able to imagine life without him and referred to him as her “soulmate” and “favorite person in the world.”
“I can’t imagine a life without you and our love. i’m so grateful to be growing up with you,” she wrote. We have been through it together and that’s part of what makes us, us. i’ve never loved anyone this way, i didn’t even know my heart was capable of it.”
Kim Zolciak Has Given the Relationship Her Approval
Zolciak comments on many of the posts that Biermann and McLeroy make to show her support. On an Instagram post that McLeroy made on January 22, 2024, he wrote, “It’s us till the end” in a caption accompanying a mirror selfie of himself and Biermann.
Zolciak reacted to the post, writing, “We All have known this for years love birds.”
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All About Ariana Biermann’s Boyfriend Hudson McLeroy