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Have you ever wondered what kids really think about their parents’ jobs? Especially when those parents happen to be TV stars? Well, let me tell you, the adorable daughters of Erin and Ben Napier, renowned HGTV personalities, have some refreshingly honest insights that might just make you chuckle. During a recent episode of The Heirloom podcast, Erin shared a delightful revelation about her little ones, seven-year-old Helen and four-year-old Mae, who seem completely unfazed by their parents’ celebrity status.
Home Town? What’s that?
Erin didn’t hold back as she described her daughters’ disinterest. “Helen and Mae don’t care at all about Home Town. They don’t care about it,” she said, almost melodically, as if she was recounting a funny childhood memory. The girls don’t even watch the show, and when it comes to sharing their family’s life with friends, they’re not exactly enthusiastic. In fact, Erin noted, “They don’t even want to tell anyone that’s what we do. Like they don’t want anyone to know about Home Town.” Can you imagine that? Being on a hit show and your kids are like, ‘Meh, whatever!’
The career day scenario
Another mother from their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, chimed in, humorously picturing how Helen might handle a career day at school. “I can see Helen being like, it’s career day at school, and it’s like ‘My mom’s an accountant,’ ‘My dad’s a dentist,’ and Helen’s like ‘My parents don’t have jobs, they can’t come,’” she said, with a knowing smile. Erin took this scenario and ran with it, imagining Helen’s creative yet understated description of their jobs. “She’s like, ‘Daddy fixes things,’” Erin continued. “And then she’d say, ‘Mommy goes to old houses.’” The juxtaposition of their reality against the backdrop of typical jobs is downright delightful, and honestly, who wouldn’t love that innocent downplaying?
Perception of fame
Erin also shared a funny tidbit about how her kids perceive the world. “They think everybody has a TV show,” she laughed. “So, if you’re an accountant, then there is someone filming it.” Imagine living in a world where mundane tasks are captured on camera! For Helen and Mae, it’s all just a part of life, and frankly, they find it “terribly boring.” Who could blame them? They probably think their parents’ jobs are as exciting as watching paint dry—though no offense to paint-drying enthusiasts out there!
Will their views change?
As they grow older, who knows? Maybe their opinions will shift. There are stories of other celebrity kids stepping into the limelight, like Joanna Gaines’ daughter, who’s already interning at Magnolia. Perhaps one day, Helen and Mae will realize that their parents are part of a celebrated show, and they might even take a keen interest in the family business. Until then, they seem to be living in their own charming bubble of childhood innocence, oblivious to the fame swirling around them.
In a world that often takes itself too seriously, Erin and Ben Napier’s story is a delightful reminder that, at the end of the day, family comes first—even if that family happens to be on TV. So here’s to those little ones who keep their celebrity parents grounded and remind us all of the simple joys in life. Because honestly, who doesn’t love a good laugh over a mundane truth?