Dr. Heavenly from Married to Medicine Provides Update on Her Estranged Son
Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes has some encouraging news regarding her strained relationship with her son, Damon Jr.
“I’ve been able to see him on FaceTime. We’re speaking every day now, so we’re making progress, and I’m really happy about that,” Heavenly, 55, told Us Weekly exclusively on Wednesday, January 21. “Whatever he needs, I have to give him my time.”
In the current season 12 of Married to Medicine, airing Sundays on Bravo, Heavenly disclosed that she had not been in communication with her son after discovering his previous arrest.
Although the Atlanta dentist hasn’t seen Damon Jr. in person for “almost a year now,” she appreciates the advancements they’ve made.
The Bravo reality star is also pleased she decided to document this aspect of her life through reality TV.
“It helps others out there,” she asserted. “I cannot be the only one going through something like this.”
In 2025, Damon Jr. faced indictment for alleged felony aggravated assault against a police officer during an altercation in 2023. In August 2025, his case was placed on judicial hold, requiring him to complete community service and mental health counseling.
In a December 2025 episode of Married to Medicine, Heavenly revealed to the cameras that she discovered her son’s arrest via social media, despite her husband, Dr. Damon Kimes, knowing about the legal issues for two years.
“If it hadn’t happened publicly, you likely wouldn’t have seen it on camera, to be honest,” Heavenly shared with Us. “However, I consider it a testimony. It was an event, and I reflect on it while accepting my share of the blame; however, I can only control myself.”
Heavenly mentioned that her son is in another state and joked about him looking “plump” during their FaceTime calls.
“You always worry about whether your baby has eaten or not, you know?” she told Us. “He’s doing well. I’m sure I’ll see him soon, but it’s a testimony since things could have turned out very differently.”
This incident has motivated Heavenly to delve into politics. She is currently running for the Georgia District 13 Congressional seat.
According to her campaign website, her main focuses lie in education, healthcare access, generational wealth, and criminal justice reform.
“I want conditions to improve for people interacting with law enforcement,” Heavenly expressed. “We’re developing various initiatives… It often takes a Black woman—or any woman—to address issues in my community.”
When asked if she would continue filming Married to Medicine post-election, Heavenly mentioned fans would simply have to wait and see.
“People ask me daily. I think it’s unprecedented,” she remarked. “I’m not shutting any doors. This political campaign means a lot to me, and I believe it’s essential.”
Married to Medicine airs on Bravo Sundays at 9 p.m. ET, with new episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock.
