Manfred Baumann When viewers tune in to Netflix's Selling the OC, they see the glamorous world of oceanfront estates, high-stakes deals and the whirlwind drama that comes with luxury real estate. But for Alex Hall, one of the breakout stars of the hit series, life away from the cameras is defined by something much more personal: being a single mom. On Motherhood First "Motherhood is my anchor," Hall says without hesitation. "Everything I do - from the hours I work to the choices I make on the show - comes back to my kids. They're my why.