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Daughter Telling Parents What She Hears Them Doing in Bedroom Goes Viral

newsweek.com 2 days ago

Most 25-year-olds would probably not want to be within earshot of their parents' bedroom, but one daughter has shared why it's her favorite thing.

Olivia Zelon shared the footage on TikTok, which amassed 326,300 likes and 2.2 million viewers, when she told her parents, Nancy, 62, and David, 66, why she loves sleeping near them—

Olivia, who has started to record conversations with her mom and dad so she can pass them down to her children, told Newsweek: "Seeing my parents laugh together has always been a constant in my life. But it's more than just laughter—they also show affection toward each other and us, constantly kissing and dancing around the house while they cook dinner.

The Zelon family
The L.A. family prides itself on having a warm open house with regular dinners for loved ones.

"They've always fostered an environment of open communication, making sure we all felt comfortable expressing ourselves and having honest conversations. Honestly, I didn't realize how rare this kind of love and open expression was until I got older."

The footage shows the family sitting at a table dining as Olivia shares that she loves to hear her parents laugh uncontrollably through her bedroom wall.

The dad David Zelon, a film executive and producer, said on camera: "One of my jobs to keep mommy laughing."

Nancy interjected: "But that was one of my vows, I'll laugh at your jokes no matter how many times I've heard them."

She added that her husband says being next to her in bed is her favorite place.

David said: "I remember you were visiting from Hawaii. I came home from work, and the old house—when you came to the front door it had glass on so you can see all the way through the open kitchen—and she was in there making dinner. I stood there thinking I could come home to this every night. To this woman, that's when I kinda knew it."

Nancy then became teary-eyed and said her husband remembers every joke he has ever been told and knows the right one to tell in any situation.

The Zelon family
The Zelons pride themselves on being kind and hospitable toward others

David met Nancy 37 years ago when he owned a bodybuilding camp and she came along with a friend. They eventually started dating when Nancy moved from Hawaii to Los Angeles.

The couple now have three children together: Luke, 32, a tech entrepreneur, Sophie, 30, who works in film production and Olivia, founder of OUTPLAY, a sports nutrition brand.

Social media users were blown away by the love between the married couple of 34 years.

Taytay Renee said: "Stop! He is so in love with her! The fact he tells her every night this is his favorite place."

Another added: "He's so damn sweet."

"Growing up with so much love and positivity in our house has allowed me to have a very confident and positive approach to life," Olivia told Newsweek. "My friends always tell me that I see the best in people, sometimes to a fault. I just feel like if you have a positive mindset, work as hard as you can and care for other people, your life will be good."

The parents, who value a nurturing and positive family environment, have other nightly rituals alongside lots of laughter.

"To this day, I've never witnessed my parents fight," said Olivia. "They prioritize open communication, always talking through any issues that arise. This healthy and respectful dynamic is a valuable lesson I carry with me."

The family are firm believers in being open and hospitable and are renowned for their huge Thanksgiving dinners.

Following in her parents' footsteps, Olivia now hosts weekly Sunday dinners and documents her family's lives on TikTok to help others feel welcomed into the gang.

She added: "I had a friend mention to me that being around our family and seeing us together healed trauma from her childhood and that I should share that online because it could do the same to others.

"I just decided to record one of our family dinners one night and the next day it had a million views. My parents think it's so funny because it's literally just them talking at the dinner table."

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