Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang "The Protagonist" (w/ Heather Gay)
Nov 26, 2025
Heather Gay, a Reality TV personality and author known for her role on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and her memoir Bad Mormon, shares her unique journey. She discusses the impact of leaving the Mormon church on her identity and ambitions. The conversation shifts to her experiences in Cannes and how they shaped her emotionally. Heather also dives into the nuanced narratives of her friendships on the show, the pressures of community expectations in Salt Lake City, and her creative projects. A fun rapid-fire segment wraps up their chat with light-hearted takes on popular culture.
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Cannes Sparked A Real Friendship
- Heather Gay describes meeting Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang in Cannes and becoming genuine friends after convention encounters.
- That connection led to Heather joining them at the Culture Awards and deepening their relationship off-camera.
Writing Reframes Personal History
- Heather says writing Bad Mormon let her revisit and reframe her past with perspective.
- The book became a bridge to new opportunities and a way to connect with readers beyond TV.
Change Requires A Bigger New Anchor
- Leaving an identity-defining institution often only succeeds when something bigger appears to replace it.
- Heather frames Housewives as that larger opportunity which allowed her to redefine herself.
