Kym Herjavec and Robert Herjavec, 2016 | Source: Getty Images
Robert Herjavec’s wife, Kim, welcomed their children later in life, as she was already in her forties when they were born. The couple had a boy and a girl after opting for a medical procedure for help. The twins, now six years old, are growing in leaps and bounds.
Kym Herjavec, the “Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)” professional dancer, is a mother to two gorgeous children she shares with her husband, “Shark Tank’s” Robert Herjavec. Over the years, netizens have admired the twins’ looks. Here’s how Kym became a first-time mother and a look at her children’s growth over the years.
Kym and Robert Herjavec at “The Shark is Broken” opening night on Broadway on August 10, 2023, in New York | Source: Getty Images
Finding Love in 2015
Kym and Robert started dating in 2015 when he was her dance partner on DWTS. They met in mid-February, just before the dance competition announced its season’s cast. Reports say that the duo started dating immediately.
Kym and Robert spent a Saturday at a Hollywood Hills party with the DWTS cast and joined them again at the Hyde Lounge the following Monday. Eyewitnesses said the couple were open about dating and
shared many kisses
.
Robert even promised his dance partner that if they won the DWTS mirror ball trophy, he’d hand over one of his Ferraris. When he started dating Kym, he was already separated from his wife of nearly 25 years and was preparing for divorce.
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec at ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” season premiere on March 16, 2015, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Speaking about how their relationship evolved, she
revealed
, “We were friends first, and we got to know each other on a friendship level; I think that’s really important.” Their friendship then developed into something more, with the star
confessing
, “We’re both each other’s number one fans, and have respect for each other.” At that time, the dance professional still went by her last name, “Johnson.”
Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson announced as one of the “Dancing with the Stars” 10th-anniversary celebrity cast and professional pairings on “Good Morning America,” on February 24, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
Tying the Knot in 2016
Robert and Kym didn’t waste time, on July 31, 2016, they married in Los Angeles. During the wedding ceremony, the businessman recalled them smelling something off. They initially wondered if someone was having a barbecue.
But the fire was closer than they thought, with him
confessing
, “Then we realized that Kym’s dress was on fire!” The train of her Monique Lhuillier gown had brushed over a candle while making her way to the altar and caught alight.
The couple’s man of honor stomped out the fire, but the bottom of the dress was singed. The following year, the newlyweds reached another milestone in their relationship by becoming pregnant.
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec at the book signing for “The 5-6-7-8 Diet: The 14-Day Plan For Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss” by Kym at Barnes & Noble at The Grove on January 26, 2016, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Kym’s Pregnancy in 2017
Earlier in 2017, Kym revealed her pregnancy at 41,
saying
, “I’ve always wanted to be a mom and I wasn’t sure it was going to happen.” She was thrilled to find out she was expecting twins,
stating
, “It really is a miracle.”
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec at the 24th annual Race To Erase MS Gala on May 5, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
The couple conceived with the help of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and on December 15, 2017, Kym uploaded an Instagram mirror selfie showing her growing belly bump. In the image, the dancer stood in black underwear in her bathroom, and in the post’s caption, she revealed that she was
18 weeks pregnant
with twins.
Welcoming Their Kids in 2018
Kym became a first-time mother with the birth of her twins. They arrived in April 2018, and she confirmed the news by sharing a black-and-white Instagram image of her husband holding Hudson Robert and Haven Mae, one in each hand.
Kym and Robert Herjavec at the G’Day USA Black Tie Gala in Los Angeles on January 27, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
She revealed that the twins were born on April 23, 2018, with the first one arriving at 7:44 a.m. and the second twin joining his brother a minute later. The mother of two
said
, “I never though[t] my heart could feel so full. We’re so in love with our little angels.”
But by September, she faced a health struggle with an inflamed wrist that complicated her parenting. She explained on her Instagram Story that
she had tendonitis
, an inflammation of a tendon that causes tenderness and pain outside the joint.
To ease the pain, Robert’s wife wore a splint for two weeks. But, the condition meant she wasn’t sure how she would pick up her children and care for them, yet she remained optimistic.
The following month, fans saw the twins looking cute, all dressed up as pumpkins for Halloween. Their mother joked about being unsure if they loved their look,
admitting
humorously, “I may have gone a little crazy for their first Halloween.”
Kym’s Kids in 2019
Halfway through 2019, Kym posted a funny looped clip showing Robert with their children. In the Instagram footage, he carried one child at the top of his shoulders and the other by his chest while outside.
He appeared to be dancing as he moved his hands and feet. His wife jokingly
noted
, “When Mum’s away, Daddy does things his way.” But when fans saw the star’s growing son and daughter the following year and couldn’t help but praise them.
Kym’s Kids in 2020
For Easter 2020, Kym shared images and a video of the twins all
dressed up for the holiday
. The duo was seen playing with baskets gifted to them by their neighbor and making bubbles with a bubble-maker.
Haven and Hudson Herjavec in a photo posted on April 12, 2020 | Source: Instagram/kymherjavec5678
Seeing the pair, one person thought they were the couple’s mini-mes,
saying
,
“💕 Little Robert , little Kym. Very sweet.”
Agreeing with the sentiment, someone else
noted
,
“Your kids are so sweet 💕.”
Praising the twins, a netizen
said
,
“These two are sooooo cute! 🥰🥰🥰.”
In August, Kym shared a picture and a video of the
children enjoying the weekend
while lounging on chairs with shade.
Hudson and Haven Herjavec in a still from a video posted on August 1, 2020 | Source: Instagram/kymherjavec5678
The duo sipped beverages from pineapple-shaped bottles and looked healthy and happy. Seeing more images of Haven and Hudson the following year also drew admiration.
Kym’s Kids in 2021
In September 2021, Robert’s wife uploaded three images of her daughter for National Daughters Day,
stating
, “I can’t believe how lucky I am 💕.” A fan
commented
on the post, comparing Haven to her mother,
“Look just like her mom [sic].”
Seeing the resemblance, someone else
said
,
“She’s beautiful and she looks just like you… you are both lucky.. 💕.”
When Kym
celebrated National Sons Day
a few days later with a picture of “the sweetest boy in my world ❤️,” fans noticed that he resembled someone significant.
“He looks just like his Dad, beautiful family,”
one person
said
, while another
added
,
“Look at those lashes! Love seeing your posts of your kids! They are Robert[‘s] mini mi’s [sic].”
Robert and Kym Herjavec at the Albie Awards at The New York Public Library on September 29, 2022, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Kym’s Kids in 2022
Over the years, Kym has frequently shared photos of her children on social media. In October 2022, fans saw how much the twins had grown when their mother shared a throwback Thursday image of the children and their father at a formal event.
She held Haven while her husband carried Hudson, with the children matching their parents’ suit and tulle material dress. Kym
captioned
the post, “Flash back to one of [my] favorite nights with my favorite people [sic].”
The next month, Robert was seen walking down a street,
holding his children’s hands
with their backs to the camera. When Kym wasn’t showing her twins off, she opened up about their diet. Part of why they were growing well was her commitment to a balanced diet, including meals with all the colors of the rainbow.
She included different colors, lots of vegetables, and fruit for the pair. The professional dancer
explained
, “That’s what I’m trying to teach my kids, and when I eat that way, I feel better as well.”
Kym’s Kids in 2023
When the twins’ fifth birthday came around in 2023,
Kym Herjavec
uploaded two adorable Instagram photos of her happy children. She wished them a happy fifth birthday,
noting
, “How lucky I am to be your Mum💕[sic].”
Haven and Hudson were
described
as “the most incredible little Humans who fill our lives with so much love and happiness every single day.” The next month, the star appeared alongside the twins and
wrote
, “I get to be your Mum 💕I’m beyond blessed.”
Kym’s Kids in 2024
For
their sixth birthday
, Hudson and Haven went to Disneyland, with their mother sharing footage of all the fun they had. By October 2024, the twins’ parents uploaded a hilarious clip of the pair giving business advice.
Hudson and Haven Herjavec at Disneyland in a post uploaded on April 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kymherjavec5678
Hudson’s advice for starting a business was to be kind and stay calm, while his sister
said
, “If someone’s being not nice to you, you can ignore them.” Haven’s brother also revealed that if he could start a business, it would be a dinosaur toy company, while she opted for a dancing business.
Netizens loved the clip, with one person
remarking
,
“So sweet and brilliant! We miss them!!!”
Another viewer
stated
,
“Beautiful children. Can’t believe how big they’ve gotten. Thanks for the advice guys!!”
Agreeing with the previous person, an Instagram user
described
the twins as
“Beautiful children from beautiful parents.”
It seems fans just can’t get enough of the Herjavec twins.