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Real Housewives Star's Daughter Faces Fentanyl Crisis, Homelessness

2/6/2026

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Story summary

Alexa Curtin, the daughter of Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lynne Curtin, is battling a fentanyl addiction that has left her homeless and caused the loss of two fingers.
She has used drugs for six or seven years.
Her life deteriorated after moving to Lancaster, California.
Her parents have cut her off financially until sobriety.
She hopes to rebuild her life and return to Orange County, after describing a traumatic upbringing.

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Story summary

Alexa Curtin, the daughter of Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lynne Curtin, is battling a fentanyl addiction that has left her homeless and caused the loss of two fingers.
She has used drugs for six or seven years.
Her life deteriorated after moving to Lancaster, California.
Her parents have cut her off financially until sobriety.
She hopes to rebuild her life and return to Orange County, after describing a traumatic upbringing.