'Teen Mom' Stars Responding to Body-Shamers Over the Years

When it comes to the cast of Teen Mom, many of the stars have proven they are not going to let body-shamers destroy their self-confidence.

Over the years, several of the notable franchise cast members have spoken out about the cruel and unnecessary remarks they are subject to on social media, making a point to stand against those individuals trying to bring them down.

From Kailyn Lowry to Leah Messer and Mackenzie McKee, there have been a few current stars in particular that have posted about how they deal with the comments bashing them online.

Former MTV stars like Jenelle Evans have also clapped back at the critics who cast judgments on their physical appearance.

Back in March 2020, Jenelle admitted it can be difficult to let go of the criticism especially when it feels overwhelming. “Sometimes, it gets to you really bad,” Jenelle said on an episode of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. “You have to ignore all of it. You literally have to put down your phone and focus on something else.”

Later in the year, Mackenzie shared a powerful message about self-love while responding to a troll on Instagram, who rudely claimed, “You have no shape, put some meat on your body!”

“I have a shape called happiness. God made us all unique and special,” the Teen Mom OG star wrote in response to the social media user. “It’s what’s on the inside that matters the most and I’m in a better place [than] I’ve been in in a long time. God loves you and thinks your body is perfect as well. Have a blessed day.”

More recently, Teen Mom 2 alum Chelsea Houska addressed the comments she often sees about her eldest daughter, Aubree, shared with ex Adam Lind.

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“I know you guys feel like you know Aubree. Someone was like, ‘We’re all her aunties,’ and I thought that was so cute, but I do have one thing I don’t like. It makes me sick, honestly, when people comment on her body,” the former 16 & Pregnant star shared during a Q&A session on Instagram, adding, “She’s an 11, almost 12-year-old girl, and I don’t know why people feel like they can comment on her body in any way shape or form.”

And clearly, she’s not the only one upset over the comments.

Scroll through the gallery to see Teen Mom stars responding to body-shamers.

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Mackenzie Edwards

In January 2020, the former TMOG star got candid about the opinions she dealt with online.

“To be really honest, most of the comments on my pictures are ridiculously mean, especially about how I look and how much weight I gain and how ugly I am or how I’m a terrible mother/wife,” she explained about her hesitation to post new content while expecting her and Ryan Edwards’ daughter Stella. “I really can’t ever win. I didn’t want to surround myself/deal with that while being pregnant.”

Farrah Abraham

The reality star took to Instagram Stories to shut down body-shamers after sharing a bikini-clad video enjoying the summer with her daughter, Sophia, in June 2020. “When they want to degrade a woman for her curves, beauty… sorry, your insecurities don’t affect me and I am not changing haters,” Farrah wrote.

Ashley Jones

Ashley also took a stand in the fall of 2020 and said the ill-mannered comments need to stop. “I just want to say that skinny-shaming and fat-shaming both are very rude,” the reality star explained about the other side of the spectrum, noting she would fire back if necessary. “FYI, it’s my genetics … naturally skinny people exist … get over it. DON’T DISH WHAT YOU CAN NOT TAKE.”

Kailyn Lowry

While speaking candidly about her PCOS [polycystic ovary syndrome] diagnosis, Kailyn addressed body-shamers during a June 2021 episode of her “Coffee Convos” podcast.

“The comments that I get about my weight on social media and being on the show has been the hardest part for me,” she vented. “And that’s where I get emotional because I didn’t expect it and it’s not something I’ve been able to control.”

Kailyn also said she’s worked hard to overlook the criticism and would be continuing on her fitness journey so she can achieve her goals.

Leah Messer

In July 2021, Leah showed off her stretch marks during a beach day and talked about embracing her body five years after speaking out about the subject.

“Thankfully, I am in a beautiful place in my life raising three wonderful, kind, loving and confident little girls,” she previously told Refinery29. “The last thing I would want for them is to feel that they, too, could be ridiculed for their bodies. So, let’s stop with the shaming, start supporting one another and focus on what really matters.”