Even if the "Teen Mom" stars got famous for doin' it, they're taking it all the way to
the bank.
So who's raking in the most?
From book deals to real estate — and X-rated content — these moms make those money moves.
Of all the "Teen Mom" stars, O.G.
Amber Portwood has likely struggled the hardest.
According to CNN, she's gotten into trouble with the law, having to answer to domestic
violence and possession charges.
But despite her past, People reports that she's working on mending things with her daughter,
Leah.
"I'm bi-polar.
I'm manic depressant.
I'm borderline personality.
I'm diagnosed with every single one of those."
Amber also launched her Portwood AF merch line.
And in 2014, she released her literary debut, "Never Too Late."
Then, her memoir "So, You're Crazy Too?"
hit shelves in February 2022.
But even with all those irons in the fire, Amber's worth an estimated $10,000.
"Hey!
My name is Maci.
I'm 16, I live in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and I'm a total overachiever."
Franchise O.G.
Maci Bookout is all business.
The mom of three runs a social media marketing company that's a complete departure from her
TV persona.
As she told the IBT,
"If people don't watch the show then they would never know that I'm on TV.
[…] Part of the reason why I like it that way is because I never know when it's going
to help me or hurt me."
Maci also partners with husband Taylor McKinney for their clothing line: Things That Matter.
And her hard work has paid off.
In June 2021, she dropped $339,000 for a home on 48 acres in Tennessee.
And while she might be a little house-broke these days, she's currently worth an estimated
$10,000.
Catelynn Baltierra started out on "16 and Pregnant," notably putting her daughter Carly
up for adoption.
She continued on with the "Teen Mom" franchise, documenting life with hubby Tyler and their
three girls.
"I wouldn't blame Tyler, like, seriously if you wanted to just divorce me."
But Catelynn struggled to find her calling outside of motherhood.
And the couple reportedly owed over $800,000 in federal taxes as of 2020, according to
People.
Recently, the reality star launched a microblading biz with Baltierra Beauty Bar, and she also
published her book "Conquering Chaos" in 2015.
As of 2021, Catelynn's net worth sits at roughly $20,000.
"16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom 2" star Kailyn Lowry may be a busy mother of four, but she's
got a keen eye for making that cash.
Outside of reality TV, Kailyn hit her stride in the podcasting world, hosting two shows,
"Coffee Convos" and "Baby Mama: No Drama."
She's also a published author.
In addition to an on-trend adult coloring book, she released "Pride Over Pity," "Hustle
and Heart," and "A Letter of Love" — which are part-memoir, part inspirational.
She also debuted a children's book, "Love Is Bubblegum."
"Third time's a charm.
In baby daddies and houses."
Kailyn is team "go big or go home."
Or both!
In May 2021, the star announced she was building a house in Delaware.
There's no word on how much Lowry shelled out, but she's currently estimated to be worth
about $25,000.
O.G.
star Jenelle Evans has since parted ways with the franchise.
And as Us Weekly noted, the decision was largely because of her husband, David.
But Jenelle has her eyes on the future.
And she's been focused on creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
She also launched "The Jenelle Evans Podcast" in 2021.
"I felt lost, y'know, after leaving the show and I just finally feel at peace and I finally
feel happy with life."
But this former Teen Mom is also tackling some debt.
She reportedly owes over $46,000 in back state taxes from 2017, according to The Sun.
Still, her net worth is estimated to be around $30,000.
Leah Messer gave birth to twins on "16 and Pregnant."
But now that she's a mom of three, the star has branched out from her reality TV roots.
"You guys are gonna grow up and I don't wanna be that single cat lady."
She published her book, "Hope, Grace, and Faith," in 2020.
And she's also launching a wellness coaching brand called Go Higher With Purpose.
Hopefully her anticipated success helps her crush some of her debt.
The Sun reported on her unpaid federal tax lien from 2019 for more than $123,000.
But, even so, she's got an estimated net worth of $50,000.
Mom of four, Chelsea DeBoer, got out of an abusive relationship and forged a path for
herself and her kids.
And in May 2021, she announced she was leaving "Teen Mom 2" after Season 10 for her daughter
Aubree.
She told E! News,
"There were conversations that Aubree and I were having from time to time, and there
came a point where I was just worried because I don't want her to ever be like, she can't
tell me things because it's going to be aired to millions of people or whatever."
Chelsea is now focused on her lifestyle line, Aubree Says, and her Lightroom preset brand,
Belle & Rae Co.
Still, Chelsea and her husband Cole are currently in the midst of a $3 million lawsuit over
Instagram promotions with consulting company Envy, according to The Sun.
As of 2022, Chelsea's estimated net worth sits at roughly $60,000.
As the daughter of former Alaskan governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin,
Bristol Palin was high-profile before ever joining "Teen Mom."
She competed on "Dancing With the Stars," starred on her mom's reality show "Sarah Palin's
Alaska," and even landed her own show, "Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp."
"The timing of it all was, in my opinion, y'know, God's plan."
Bristol joined "Teen Mom OG" from 2018 to 2019 but left because she wanted a more peaceful
life.
As the Daily Mail reported, she also began a career in real estate.
She even heads her own brokerage team with Austin Home Seekers.
And these days, she's worth upwards of $700,000.
If you know "Teen Mom," you definitely know Farrah Abraham.
"Drama?
Me?
I have no idea what they're talking about."
Outside of the show, she landed several acting gigs, starred in a few adult films, and now
sells exclusive member content.
But her next career move just might be a little different.
As she told TMZ after dropping out of a Harvard online program,
"I'm just so pumped because I have all these choices for law school."
Whatever she's really up to, it's working.
Farrah clocks in with the highest net worth of any Teen Mom — cashing out with a cool
$1 million.
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