Leah Messer first came into the public eye as a teenager on MTV’s hit reality franchise 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2, but over the years she has steadily reshaped her public image from young reality star to outspoken advocate and author.

Her story, marked by early motherhood, health struggles with her daughter, and personal setbacks, has unfolded on camera for more than a decade, making her one of the most recognizable faces in the franchise.

Family photo

Leah’s new family photo amazed fans, who couldn’t believe how big her girls had gotten.

“Leah just looks like shes one of their sisters, good for them, what strong girls she has raised,” one fan commented.