Jenelle Evans from Teen Mom 2 Marks Son Jace’s 16th Birthday Celebration
Teen Mom 2 alum Jenelle Evans is celebrating her son Jace’s 16th birthday in grand fashion.
On Tuesday, August 5, Jenelle, 33, shared images of her and Jace enjoying a helicopter ride via Instagram for his sweet sixteen celebration.
“To the young man who made me a mother 😭🎉🎂 #HappyBirthday Jace, 16 years young! You are the most ambitious and caring boy I know,” she penned alongside photos and videos of their adventure and a dinner date. “Witnessing you navigate life’s challenges and still emerge triumphant fills me with pride! ❤️.”
In the snapshots, Jenelle sported a pink floral maxi dress, while Jace donned a simple T-shirt and jeans, both smiling for the camera before and after their helicopter ride over a scenic landscape. They later posed for a photo seemingly inside a restaurant, where they feasted on steaks, roasted carrots, and mac and cheese.
Jace is Jenelle’s first child, born to ex Andrew Lewis in 2009. Her pregnancy and delivery were featured on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant in 2010, and Jenelle later starred in the spinoff series Teen Mom 2 from 2011 to 2019. She also shares son Kaiser, 11, with ex Nathan Griffith and daughter Ensley, 8, with ex-husband David Eason, from whom she separated in March 2024 after six years of marriage.
Their divorce was finalized in July 2025.
“After a prolonged and taxing process, my divorce from David is official,” Jenelle stated to TMZ at the time. “This chapter has been challenging, but I’m leaving it with clarity, strength, and a deep love for my kids. My focus is on them and our future, and I’m grateful to finally have peace and a fresh start.”
While Jenelle and David are officially divorced, the former couple is still discussing custody, child support, and other matters, with reports indicating they are set to appear in court for mediation on August 11.
In June, Jenelle spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about their breakup, highlighting infidelity as a reported issue.
“I believe he cheated on me with his ex-wife,” she confided to Us before her “I Do, I Did, I’m Done” divorce party at Spearmint Rhino in New York. “When those text messages surfaced, that was essentially the breaking point.”
In October 2023, David allegedly sent text messages to his ex-wife expressing a desire to “turn back the clock.” He refuted the allegations and discussed the texts with Celebuzz, stating, “That’s not cheating, but I have plenty of evidence regarding her infidelity.” (Jenelle has also denied any wrongdoing.)
Now living in Las Vegas, Jenelle disclosed to Us that there were numerous issues in her marriage with David.
“His negative attitude constantly put everyone in a bad mood,” she elaborated. “Everyone felt like they were walking on eggshells, and I realized I didn’t have to live like this or stay together just for the kids.”
Throughout her time on Teen Mom 2, Jenelle was embroiled in various controversies and faced 15 arrests. She briefly lost custody of Kaiser and Ensley in 2019, but after 13 years under grandmother Barbara Evans‘ care, Jenelle regained full custody of Jace in March 2023.
MTV severed ties with Jenelle after David tweeted homophobic comments in 2018 and later shot and killed Jenelle’s dog in 2019.
