Real Housewives Of Miami Star Julia Lemigova On Representing The LGBTQ Community

Julia Lemigova is certainly living her best life, splitting her time between a brand-new farm full of animals and her busy life in Miami. But the couple has had to make compromises to move forward. "I'm trying to lure Martina to my farm world, doing some changes here and there, trying to make her like here more," the star disclosed. "... [We're] working on the balance. Actually, during the season of the show, we're talking about it and trying to find solutions and ways to have that balance. It's a work in progress."

She also added that her family's story is relatable. "I want to show that our family with Martina is like any other family — doesn't matter whether gay or straight," she said. "Love is love. Love has no gender." Lemigova and Martina Navratilova are raising two daughters in Miami, and the star hopes to show audiences an example of a same-sex home. "I have absolutely no taboo to show how we live," she explained. 

She continued, "For those who are still somewhere in the world [that is] not accepting, hopefully, they will change their minds eventually." Lemigova is breaking down barriers in the reality television sphere, showing how representation can effect long-term cultural change and taking this responsibility seriously.