'RHOP' Star Ashley Darby Shares a Close Bond with Her Mom, Sheila Matthews

Oct. 29 2021, Published 11:37 a.m. ET

As one of the authentic cast contributors on The Real Housewives of Potomac, Ashley Boalch Darby hasn't held a lot back from the viewers in terms of her non-public existence. Since the Bravo reality sequence premiered in 2016, Ashley has shown the ups and downs in her marriage to Michael Darby — from their stint as the owners of the Oz restaurant, to their temporary separation, to their reconciliation and next choice to welcome two sons together.

Outside of her marriage, the "Coffee & Love" singer has shown her adventure to attempt to forge some type of a courting along with her dad, and she's additionally highlighted her shut connection to her mother, Sheila Matthews.

Over the years, Sheila has regularly gave the impression on RHOP, and enthusiasts have got to understand extra about her and her connection to the Darbys. Though Sheila hasn't always gotten together with her son-in-law, it's clear that she's all the time been the most important determine in Ashley's life.

Who is Ashley Darby's mom, Sheila Matthews?

The 55-year-old raised Ashley in Silver Spring, Maryland. Ashley started working at the age of 14 so she may assist Sheila out financially.

According to Ashley's Bravo bio, she "grew up juggling multiple jobs to help support her single mom and younger siblings." The bio also notes that Ashley attended the University of Maryland so she may stay just about her family. She also worked as a bartender throughout that time to help strengthen herself and her family members.

While she was bartending all through her undergraduate years, Ashley used to be scouted by the Miss District of Columbia Pageant. She went on to compete in the competition, and he or she gained the identify in 2011.

She met her husband, Michael, in a while thereafter. A couple of years after the 2 wed, Ashley turned into a solid member on RHOP. Sheila has appeared along her daughter on the program periodically ever since.

While viewers have got to peer comfortable moments between the mother and daughter, the 2 have additionally gotten into disagreements about Michael's past indiscretion, and about Sheila's courting with her personal partner.

Though Ashley and Sheila have had their variations on the display, the reality star ceaselessly gushes about her mom on Instagram.

On Sheila's birthday in July 2021, Ashley referred to her mother as a "queen" on Instagram.

"You are my QUEEN and my queen is YOU! Endlessly thankful for all that you do for all of us. Your heart is pure gold and your smile is pure joy," the yoga trainer wrote.

In October 2021, Ashley shared a carousel of pictures with Sheila, and she referred to her mom as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time).

"My literal day 1, who continues to hold me down and boost me up," the mum of 2 wrote in her caption. "I love you mom, thank you for being the GOAT."

Ashley Darby's siblings have also appeared on 'RHOP.'

The RHOP star is the oldest of Sheila's three kids. Both of Ashley's siblings have seemed on the Bravo series in the past.

Ashley's brother, Zach Smith aka Cazanova, is a 27-year-old musician and entrepreneur. He is the featured rapper on her music, "Coffee & Love."

Sheila's youngest daughter, Jessica, is an adolescent. She appeared at the display when she went buying groceries with Ashley for a get dressed to wear to a school dance.

Through Ashley, Sheila is a grandmother of two as well. She regularly showcases her children and her grandchildren on her public Instagram feed.

The Real Housewives of Potomac airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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