Teen Mom's Amber Portwood's Daughter Leah Just Posted Prom Pics
It's hard to believe that it's been almost 20 years since we first met Amber Portwood and her then-boyfriend, Gary Shirley, on MTV's 16 and Pregnant. But the breakout Teen Mom star made her way to the small screen way back in 2009. Fast forward nearly two decades, and Portwood's daughter, Leah, is all grown up and going to the prom!
Portwood was only 17 years old when she found out that she was expecting. Her pregnancy and subsequent parenting journey were well documented by reality show cameras first on 16 and Pregnant and later on Teen Mom.
Fans got to know Amber as an always-outspoken young woman who was trying her best to navigate a challenging situation. Of course, she had her then-boyfriend, Gary Shirely, by her side as she welcomed their infant daughter, Leah.
Warning! Get ready to feel old. Leah will celebrate her 18th birthday this coming November. Like many of the cast's children, Leah is now older than her mom was when she started the show. And judging by her recent prom pics, she's living her best life.
Earlier this week, Leah took to Instagram, sharing a carousel of sweet snapshots with the caption "Prom 2026!" While fans might remember her earlier years, the toddler is now a teen. Portwood's eldest child (she also has a son, James Andrew Glennon, with ex-husband Andrew Glennon) absolutely shines in a dazzling deep-red gown with shimmering accents.
Leah's dad, Gary Shirley, commented on the pics, writing, "Leah you are so beautiful, I love being your dad." Aww! One fan chimed in, adding, "Stunning! You're such a beautiful young woman, Leah. All your Internet aunties are so proud of you."
Amber and Gary's tumultuous relationship was filled with very public ups and downs. Portwood lost custody of her daughter in 2011. Leah now lives full-time with her dad and stepmother, Kristina Shirley. Gary and Kristina married in 2015. The pair have another daughter, Emillee, who was born in the same year.
Leah isn't the only Teen Mom kiddo to dance the night away at their prom this year. Farrah Abraham's daughter, Sophia, posted pics on Instagram, showing off her glam goth look, and Leah Messer shared snapshots of her mini-me, Aleeah Grace, going to her first prom.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM.