RHOBH's Boz Slams Critics of Her Fertility Journey

The reality star opens up about the hardships of her fertility struggles and plans for the future.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Bozoma Saint John, a star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', has responded to critics of her fertility journey, saying that people "have no idea what's going on" in her body or relationship. The 49-year-old has been open about the difficulties she has faced in trying to conceive a child with her fiancé Keely Watson, including a previous pregnancy loss. Saint John says she and Keely have had important conversations about their options, including using an egg donor, surrogacy, or adoption.

Why it matters

Saint John's openness about her fertility struggles helps destigmatize discussions around infertility, pregnancy loss, and non-traditional family building. Her story resonates with many women who face similar challenges in starting or expanding their families.

The details

Saint John, who is already a mother to 16-year-old daughter Lael, has faced criticism from social media users who have questioned her decision to have another child at her age. However, she says the decision was not made lightly and that she has worked through past trauma in therapy. Saint John and Keely have discussed various options, including using an egg donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as they navigate their fertility journey.

  • Bozoma Saint John and her late husband Peter welcomed daughter Lael in 2009, after previously losing their first daughter Eve during pregnancy.
  • Peter Saint John passed away in 2013, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
  • Bozoma Saint John announced her engagement to Keely Watson in September 2025.

The players

Bozoma Saint John

A star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' who is open about her fertility struggles and plans to expand her family with fiancé Keely Watson.

Keely Watson

Bozoma Saint John's fiancé, who is involved in the conversations and decisions around their fertility journey.

Peter Saint John

Bozoma Saint John's late husband, with whom she had her first child, Lael, in 2009 after a previous pregnancy loss.

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What they’re saying

“What the hell do you know? You have no idea what's going on in my body or in my relationship.”

— Bozoma Saint John, Reality TV Star (usmagazine.com)

“When somebody's talking about the difficulty of getting pregnant or losing babies along the way, it's not something that we share publicly as a society. Everybody wants the happy ending. However, there's a lot of people who struggle with expanding their families.”

— Bozoma Saint John, Reality TV Star (usmagazine.com)

What’s next

Bozoma Saint John and Keely Watson have plans for two weddings - one in Ghana and one in the United States. They will also likely continue to navigate their fertility journey, whether through using an egg donor, surrogacy, or adoption.

The takeaway

Bozoma Saint John's openness about her fertility struggles helps destigmatize discussions around infertility and non-traditional family building. Her story resonates with many women facing similar challenges and serves as a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all path to starting or expanding a family.