Depending on how you feel about Real Housewives of D.C. star Michaele Salahi, this is a tale of either mother knows best or parents are always biased.

Michaele’s mother Rosemary Holt spoke to Breaking Celebrity News exclusively, defending her controversial daughter against ongoing criticism.

Recently, some people raised a skeptical brow when Salahi announced that she suffers from multiple sclerosis.

Though cynics questioned the validity- and timing- of the news, Rosemary adamantly defended Michaele, shooting down rumors that Michaele’s thin frame was due to an eating disorder.

Rosemary, who is 83, says Michaele has suffered from MS since she was about 27. “It’s hard for me to remember exactly how long Michaele has had it,” Rosemary admitted.

“She has seen our family doctor for years and when she left my house to go to the winery she was 124 pounds.

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