Teen Mom alum Jen Edwards left a sweet comment on Maci Bookout’s Instagram post for her daughter Jayde’s eighth birthday. It was a rare moment of kindness amid a long-standing feud. Maci and Ryan share a son, Bentley, who was born when she was a teenager. The former couple has been struggling to co-parent since their split in 2009. Ryan had been battling drug addiction and is currently residing in jail for the coming years, while Maci has been raising Bentley with her husband, Taylor McKinney.
The tension between the ex-couple reached a boiling point at the Season 9 reunion, where Maci and Ryan’s parents had a heated argument over their co-parenting situation. Later, Jen and Larry revealed they had been fired from the show, along with Ryan and his estranged wife, Mackenzie Edwards. Jen’s recent comments on Maci’s post piqued fans’ interest, and they are speculating that it might break the ice between the two ladies. Read on to learn more about the latest developments in Teen Mom.
Teen Mom: Ryan Edwards’ Mom Surprises Maci Bookout With Heartfelt Message!
On Monday, May 29th, Teen Mom star Maci Bookout took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her daughter Jayde’s eighth Birthday Celebration. The mom of three posted a carousel of photos and videos of Jayde and a touching caption. Bookout praised the 8-year-old for being empowered, fearless, and innovative. Wishes around the world flooded the post, but a particular comment caught the attention of eagle-eyed viewers. Maci’s ex-fiance Ryan Edwards’ mother, Mary Edwards, left a sweet comment on the post. Jen wished Jayde a happy birthday and mentioned how much she and her husband Larry appreciated her hugs.
Ryan’s mom’s generosity moved fans, but the animosity between Maci and Ryan’s families shattered their hearts. Jen’s comment came when Ryan serving a one-year jail for breaching a protection order against his divorced wife, Mackenzie Edwards. Police arrested Ryan twice in February 2023 for reportedly damaging Mackenzie’s residence and possessing narcotics. He is serving a one-year term at the Tennessee Correctional Complex and will be released in February 2024.
Soon after, Maci allegedly asked MTV to terminate their contract, and the Edwards family lost their spot on Teen Mom. Jen’s comment on Maci’s post sparked a lot of reactions from fans, who had different opinions about her gesture. Some fans appreciated Jen’s kindness and respect for Maci and Jayde and hoped that she could mend her relationship with them. However, other fans were skeptical and suspicious of Jen’s comment and accused her of being fake and manipulative.
Teen Mom: Jen Edwards Turned Alcoholic After Ryan’s Imprisonment!
Jen Edwards, the mother of Teen Mom alum Ryan Edwards, was spotted depressed while purchasing alcohol at a liquor shop. Reports revealed photographs of Jen clutching a brown paper bag that looked to contain a bottle of liquor. She also went to other shops and purchased some snacks and a plant. As per the report, Jen ran to the liquor store just two days after the court sentenced her son Ryan to one year for harassment and drug abuse. According to law enforcement, he was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” in his vehicle with explicit drug sachets.
Jen and her husband, Larry, were emotional and upset during the court hearing. Ryan’s estranged wife Mackenzie was also present, who had filed for divorce and obtained a restraining order against him. Jen was visibly crying and left the courtroom for some time. Mackenzie, 27, sat away from her former in-laws and did not interact with them. For more Teen Mom news updates, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.