The Rundown on Nicole Curtis’ Family

Whether she’s reviving century-old homes or rewriting what family looks like under the spotlight, Nicole Curtis has always done things her own way. The “Rehab Addict” star may be best known for her renovation skills on HGTV, but let’s be real: her personal life is just as compelling. And while she tends to keep things relatively private, what we do know paints a picture of someone who’s fiercely devoted to her kids, unbothered by societal norms, and refreshingly honest about the mess and magic of motherhood.

She’s a Mom of Two — and It’s Been a Journey

Nicole is a proud mom to two sons: Ethan and Harper. Her firstborn, Ethan, came into her life when she was just 20 (back in 1997). Yep, she was balancing diapers while also figuring out how to adult. Nicole has said that becoming a young single mom forced her to hustle harder. And that drive is baked into everything she does now. “When he was little I had to work 24-7,” Nicole explained to People. “He had to be on a job site morning, noon and night… since the beginning, he was always by my side on every house build.” Ethan mostly stays out of the public eye, but Nicole’s mentioned how close they are, and how much their bond has shaped her life.

Then there’s Harper, born in 2015, who brought a whole different set of challenges. Nicole and Harper’s father, Shane Maguire, were locked in a pretty tense custody battle for several years. Court filings, public disagreements; it got messy. But in 2018, they reached a joint custody agreement, and things eventually settled, per People. Since then, Nicole has hinted that co-parenting has become more peaceful, emphasizing her focus on doing what’s best for Harper without adding more chaos to the mix.

That said, Nicole hasn’t sugarcoated how hard it’s been. She’s been open about experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of her son Harper. In a candid essay for Motherly, she shared that following a traumatic labor, she struggled with PTSD and feelings of failure. She wrote, “I had PTSD, postpartum depression and anxiety. I didn’t want anyone to know what was happening though. I felt like a failure.” And she did it all while trying to protect her children’s privacy and hold down a demanding career. In a world where celebrity moms often pretend everything’s picture-perfect, Nicole’s honesty is a breath of fresh air.

No Husband, No Problem

Despite years in the public eye, Nicole’s never been married, and she seems perfectly content with that. She’s had a few public relationships (including Shane Maguire and Steve Lane), but she’s made it clear she’s not chasing some white picket fence fairytale. Her focus has always been her kids, her work, and building a life that fits her… not what anyone else thinks she “should” be doing.

In a 2024 interview with Fox News, Nicole said, “I wasn’t chasing fame. I know there are a lot of influencers now… they just want their face on camera. They want a TV show.” For her, it was never about the spotlight. “I was chasing that money hard because I wanted a better life for us… You cannot put a check in front of me that is going to take time away from my family.”

So no, she’s not trying to fit a mold by finding a husband. She’s busy building her own foundation; brick by brick, on her own terms. Her life isn’t “traditional” by any means. But it is authentic, loving, and full of intention. Nicole Curtis might renovate homes for a living, but her proudest project? Her family.