Jenelle Evans
Jenelle Lauren Evans | |
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| Born | December 19, 1991 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Reality television personality, social media influencer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | MTV's 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom 2 |
| Children | Jace Vahn Evans, Kaiser Orion Griffith, Ensley Jolie Eason |
Jenelle Lauren Evans (born December 19, 1991) is an American reality television personality, social media influencer, and entrepreneur.[1] She gained national recognition through her appearances on MTV's 16 and Pregnant and its spin-off Teen Mom 2, where her life as a young mother was documented.[2][3][4]
Early Life and Education
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jenelle moved with her family to Oak Island, North Carolina, in 2004, where she has resided since. She graduated from Miller-Motte Technical College in 2015 with a Medical Assistant Degree.
Career
Reality Television
Jenelle's television career began in 2010 when she appeared on MTV's 16 and Pregnant, which chronicled her experiences as a teenage mother.[5] Her episode's popularity led to her being cast in Teen Mom 2, where she was a central figure from 2011 until 2019.[6]
Social Media and Entrepreneurship
Beyond television, Jenelle has established a significant presence on social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.[7] She also operates an OnlyFans account, reportedly earning approximately $40,000 per month from the platform.[8]
Personal Life
Relationships and Family
Jenelle has been involved in several high-profile relationships. She was previously married to Courtland Rogers and later to David Eason, with whom she shares a daughter, Ensley Jolie Eason.[9]
Children
- Jace Vahn Evans: Born in 2009, Jace is Jenelle's first child. Due to personal circumstances, custody was initially granted to her mother, Barbara Evans. Jenelle regained full custody in March 2023.
- Kaiser Orion Griffith: Born in 2014, Kaiser is Jenelle's son with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith. She maintains primary custody, while Griffith has visitation rights.[10]
- Ensley Jolie Eason: Born in 2017, Ensley is Jenelle's daughter with David Eason. In 2019, following a controversial incident involving Eason, Jenelle temporarily lost custody of Ensley but later regained it.[11]
Controversies
Jenelle's life has been marked by several controversies:
- 2019 Dog Incident: David Eason admitted to fatally shooting the family dog, Nugget, claiming it had bitten their daughter. This led to MTV terminating Jenelle's contract and the temporary loss of custody of her children.
- Legal Issues: In 2024, Jenelle filed for separation from David Eason, citing "erratic" behavior and substance abuse. She has taken legal action to protect her children during this period.
References
- ↑ "Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans Calls Out Ex David Eason Amid Legal Issues". Yahoo. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Teen Mom Fans Blast Jenelle Evans, Defend Ex Nathan Griffith Amid Domestic Violence Arrest". Parade. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Latest News on Jenelle Evans' Personal Life". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Jenelle Evans Calls Cops on Son Jace for Smashing Everything in Her Home". The Ashley's Reality Roundup. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Small Update on David Eason's Child Abuse Case for Allegedly Strangling Jenelle Evans' Son Jace". The Ashley's Reality Roundup. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "IMDB Update on Jenelle Evans and David Eason". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Jenelle Evans Asks Judge for More Time to Respond to Ex David Eason's Divorce Counterclaim". The Ashley's Reality Roundup. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Jenelle Evans and David Eason Face Warrant for Sexual Exploitation of Minor". The Sun. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Did Jenelle Evans Call 911 on Son Jace? Everything We Know". In Touch Weekly. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Teen Mom's Nathan Griffith Arrested for Domestic Battery and Strangulation". The Sun. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "IMDB Update on Jenelle Evans and David Eason". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-04-26.