Leah Messer is well-known from the American show Teen Mom.
The reality TV star became a mother to twin daughters Aliannah and Aleeah at 16 and has been open over the years about the personal and public challenges of raising children as a teenager.
In recent years, she has appeared on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, giving viewers an intimate look into her life as a mom to her now 15-year-old twin daughters and 11-year-old daughter Adalynn.
Fans have followed the American mom of three through marriage, divorce, and struggles with mental health. A major part of her story is her relationship with her daughters, who grew up in front of the cameras.
In the latest episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Leah reflects on the fact that her girls are now teenagers, approaching the age she was when she had them.
Reflecting on her teen pregnancy
Leah Messer, born in West Virginia, has been a familiar face to reality TV fans ever since she first appeared on 16 and Pregnant and later on Teen Mom 2.
Despite Leah’s challenging childhood and growing up in a state with one of the highest rates of teen parents and poverty, becoming a teenage parent was never part of her plan.
Before becoming pregnant, Leah lived what many would consider a typical high school dream — she was a cheerleader dating the football player. But everything shifted when her reality took an unexpected turn.
When Leah gave birth at 17, her mother was just 34 and her grandmother 51, she recalls. As Leah sees it, no one was surprised.
”It was normal,” she told Vogue, reflecting on the generational patterns. ”That was the life for many women before me. This was what was expected.”
Battle with mental health
Over the years, millions of viewers have followed her journey. The mom of three was previously married to Jeremy Calvert from 2012 to 2015 and Corey Simms from 2010 to 2011, the latter being the father of her twin daughters.
From her early challenges as a teen mom to the twins Aliannah and Aleeah, to marriage, divorce, and battles with mental health, Leah has shared both her ups and downs, making her one of the most memorable figures on the show.
Leah Messer has been one of the most open and honest reality stars, and her journey as a mother has been a significant part of her identity both on-screen and off-screen.
Over the years, we’ve seen Leah grow, learn, and face life’s challenges with courage. From teen pregnancy to becoming a seasoned and reflective mom — Leah’s journey has inspired many, and she continues to share her experiences with her fans.
Now, as the twins are starting to become teenagers, it’s clear Leah feels both proud and nostalgic about how far they’ve come.
Here’s what Leah’s daughters look like today
Now, in Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Leah is reaching another milestone, but this time it’s her daughters who are in the spotlight. The twins, who have grown up in front of the cameras, are now preparing for their very first high school dance. For Leah, who became a mother at a young age, this is an emotional moment.
Her kids are growing up
For fans who have followed Leah from the beginning, this will be a special episode—a reminder of how far she’s come, not just as a mom, but also as a person.
In the February 2025 episode, we see Leah become emotional as she realizes her twin daughters are soon to be the same age she was when she became a mom. Aleeah is preparing for her first homecoming, the traditional high school dance—and Leah is both proud and sentimental as she watches how quickly time has flown by.
As any parent can relate to, it’s a special moment when kids start growing up and taking on more responsibility, and for Leah, it’s a time to reflect on her own journey as a mother. Leah reveals she’s struggling with the fact that her twin daughters Ali and Aleeah are entering the dating world. In particular, Aleeah, who’s 15.
