As of 2025, Jenelle Evans is an American reality television personality and has an estimated net worth of $30,000. She is best known for her work on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2, where she significantly influenced the brand, regardless of her notoriety, and primarily built her fan base through habitual and somewhat reckless behavior.
Although being a celebrity on reality TV immerses you in a level of notoriety if you end up being covered at a national stage, because Jenelle had a the tumult of a personal life, the problems with the law, the problems associated with her brand/image, and especially huge pitfalls from her husband, David Eason, and then again more recently, with the star of OutDaughtered, Danielle Busby, implied to a effect that accrued net worth and wealth was not as stable compared to the other cast members of the show, Jenelle did build a considerable following and continued to collect financial reaps from social media, scouting, or producing videos for her YouTube channel and a few other business ventures.
Jenelle Evans: Growing Up
Jenelle Lauren Evans was born on December 19, 1991 to Oak Island, North Carolina. Jenelle was largely raised by her mother, Barbara Evans, who herself grew up in a dysfunctional home with a personal history that was often erratic and ultimately led Jenelle (even while being raised by her mother) into a similar life and eventual tumultuous experiences with motherhood. Jenelle was pregnant at age 17 and delivered her first son, Jace, while being filmed for the 2010 MTV show 16 and Pregnant, showcasing her life as a new teenage mother. Jenelle had conflicts with her mother, Barbara, which influenced the custody outcome regarding Jace and led to ongoing disputes that persisted throughout at least the first half of Jenelle’s adult life. Rise to Fame on Teen Mom 2
After her role on 16 and Pregnant, Jenelle was cast for the MTV spinoff Teen Mom 2 in 2011, where she quickly became one of the most dramatic and controversial figures in the franchise by the end of its first season.
Key storylines she was involved in included:
Custody issues involving Jace
Addiction
Romantic drama involving her messy relationships with Andrew Lewis, Kieffer Delp, Nathan Griffith, and eventually David Eason (whom she married in 2017)
Conflict with family
While the messiness of her life was entertaining for viewers, her reality television career ended up being short-lived because of it. Jenelle was officially let go by MTV in 2019 after a particularly public incident with her husband, in which he killed a family pet.
Other Projects
Since Jenelle’s last appearance on MTV, she has been attempting to build her personal brand in various situations:
YouTube channel – Family and lifestyle content, sharing updates, and doing commentary.
Social media influencers: paid posts and endorsements (most of these have been taken down).
Entrepreneurship—Cosmetics lines and merchandise, of varying success.
With all these projects, Jenelle continues to struggle greatly to secure lucrative brand deals compared to other successful reality stars.
Personal Life
Jenelle has three children:
Jace (2009) with Andrew Lewis
Kaiser (2014) with Nathan Griffith
Ensley (2017) with David Eason
Jenelle’s marriage to Eason has consistently made headlines, largely due to numerous domestic disputes and drama. Eason was previously let go from MTV due to his homophobic comments, which added fuel to the fire of the barrage of public criticism.
Through it all, Evans remains relevant through social media, interviews, and any spinoff related to reality television while also sustaining a loyal group of young fans.
Jenelle Evans’ net worth and career outlook
At just $30K, Evans’ net worth is nothing compared to her former co-stars, such as Chelsea Houska or Kailyn Lowry, who have built a more solid career post-MTV.
Her income primarily comes from the following:
MTV salaries from her tenure on Teen Mom 2
YouTube AdSense and sponsored content
Short-lived brands
While Evans lost brand deals as a result of scandal, Evans still has an opportunity to make something of her social media following.
FAQs about Jenelle Evans
What is Jenelle Evans’ net worth?
As of 2025, Jenelle Evans’ net worth is $30,000.
How did Jenelle Evans become famous?
She appeared on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant in 2010 and was a main cast member on Teen Mom 2.
Why was Jenelle Evans fired from MTV?
MTV severed their ties with her in 2019, following a widely publicized incident involving her husband, David Eason.
How many kids does Jenelle Evans have?
She has three children: Jace, Kaiser, and Ensley.
What does Jenelle Evans do now?
She makes content for YouTube and social media, sometimes starting little brands, and still appears in public by way of interviews or updates on social media.
Is Jenelle Evans still married?
Yes. As of 2025, Jenelle Evans is still married to David Eason, whose relationship was plagued by controversy.
