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’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Ashley Martson’s Daughter Sweetly Surprises Jay Smith: ‘Happy One Year in the USA’

Reality TV

Mar 7, 2019 6:09 pm·

By Samantha Benitz

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What a sweet gesture! Ashley Martson’s daughter wanted to do something special for Jay Smith to celebrate him being in the United States for one year. The 90 Day Fiancé star showed off the surprises set up for Jay on his big day, including a red, white and blue cake as well as matching patriotic balloons and a heartfelt sign. Scroll through the gallery to see the clip and get details!

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'90 Day Fiance' Star Ashley's Daughter Celebrates Jay's One-Year in USA

Lessons Learned

After months of rumored trials and tribulations, Ashley, 32, and Jay, 20, are clearly doing much better in their relationship. He recently even said, “we are now stronger than ever.”

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Milestone Reached

On March 7, the reality star took to Instagram with a sweet update, revealing that she and Jay were celebrating a momentous occasion. “My daughter wanted to do something for Jay’s one year,” she wrote as her caption.

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Sweet Message

In the clip, Ashley showed off a red table covered in Kit Kats and Snickers. There were tasty cupcakes, a matching sign and several balloons. “Happy one year in America,” the cake read.

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How They Met

Ashley and Jay previously crossed paths in his home country, Jamaica, while she was vacationing there. Now, they’re married and reportedly still living together in Pennsylvania.

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Clearing the Air

“We scheduled our original wedding on the 88th day after Jay arrived to America,” the reality star clarified in January 2019, alongside a photo of her marriage certificate dated May 16, 2018.

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Postponing Nuptials

“Due to canceling our original wedding plans so last minute (as you saw on the show during the wedding registry incident) and having my kids that weekend, we could not go to Vegas before the 90 days were up.”

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Making It Official

“Jay and I went to City Hall in Harrisburg, PA, said our vows, then flew out to Vegas for an actual ceremony a week later,” she revealed.

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Quality Time

While celebrating his one-year anniversary of being in the United States, Jay posted a photo with Ashley’s daughter, Roxy. However, he covered her face. “The closest picture you will see of Roxy,” he wrote.

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Low Profile

Ashley previously revealed that she wanted to keep her two children out of the spotlight. The reality star also confirmed that she has no plans to feature them on the show anytime soon.

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Setting the Record Straight

“Where are your babies? Do you prefer them not on TV?” one person asked during her recent Q&A, and Ashley responded, “They are not allowed on TV or social media. It isn’t a place for kids. I won’t allow it.”

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A Solid Bond

The reality star noted, “They are on set a lot, though.” When a fan asked Jay if he got along with Ashley’s kids, he answered, “Hell yeah.”

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Relationship Struggles

Ashley and Jay have gone through a lot in recent months. She filed for divorce in January, only to withdraw the paperwork two weeks later.

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Health Issues

Two days after the divorce filing, Ashley was hospitalized for the second time in weeks due to complications from lupus. Jay rushed to be by her bedside.

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Going Strong

In February, Ashley confessed that she and Jay never split, despite their recent struggles. She said they’re now doing “much better.”

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It’s All Love!

Fast forward to now, and Ashley’s daughter definitely pulled out the stops with her surprises for Jay. Watch the video above to check out the festivities for yourself!