The 5 Shortest-Lived Teen Mom Marriages Ranked & Some Names Will Surprise You

Finding lasting love has never been easy for the stars of Teen Mom. While some couples have built strong marriages despite growing up in the spotlight, others watched their relationships fall apart almost as quickly as they began. From whirlwind weddings to shocking breakups, the franchise has seen several marriages come to an end in record time.

Some of these splits made headlines for months, while others were so brief that many fans have forgotten they even happened. A few names on this list may genuinely surprise you. Here’s a look at the five shortest-lived marriages in Teen Mom franchise history and what ultimately led each relationship to fail.

Number Five: Leah Messer & Jeremy Calvert, 36 Months

Leah Messer married Jeremy Calvert in April 2012. The couple welcomed daughter Addie during their relationship, but their marriage ended after roughly 36 months when Jeremy filed for separation in April 2015. Their divorce became official in June 2015.

At one point, Leah seemed convinced the marriage would last. In 2013, she got a large tattoo honoring Jeremy. The design featured his initials, “J.L.C.,” the phrase “Sometimes you’ve gotta fall before you fly,” and several birds. Okay, but that tattoo aged badly.

The pair reportedly argued over Leah’s spending and alleged drug use. There were also allegations that Leah had been involved with former boyfriend Robbie Kidd. Those claims were disputed and shouldn’t be treated as proven facts. Still, the reported conflicts added to the pressure surrounding the marriage, and Jeremy ultimately started the separation process.

Number Four: Ashley Jones & Bar Smith, 23 Months

Ashley Jones and Bar Smith had a long, troubled relationship before their April 2021 wedding. The Teen Mom couple share daughter Holly, but their relationship included serious arguments and repeated tension well before they exchanged vows.

The problems continued after the wedding. In September 2022, Bar’s mother, Shen Williams, claimed that Ashley and Bar drank and partied together even though Ashley knew Bar struggled with alcoholism. The claim became another public point of conflict around the couple.

Ashley filed for separation in March 2023. More legal trouble followed in July 2024, when Bar was arrested after an incident at Ashley’s apartment. He faced four felony charges, including kidnapping and residential burglary, and later received an eight-month jail sentence. These were reported legal events and charges, not speculation.

The divorce was finalized in April 2025. Based on the wedding and separation dates, Ashley and Bar’s marriage lasted about 23 months. Their long history together makes the short marriage especially surprising.

Number Three: Madisen Beith & Christian Wilson, About 21 Months

Madisen Beith and Christian Wilson married in Arkansas in July 2024. Their split came in April 2026, putting the marriage at about 21 months. The couple shares daughter Camille, and their relationship had already gone through several breakups before the wedding.

Christian appeared reluctant to marry, so Madisen proposed to him herself. Her stepmother defended the choice after fans criticized Madisen for taking the lead. She argued that a woman should pursue the future she wants, whether that means a career or a husband.

Madisen later announced the breakup in a TikTok video. She said Christian had threatened to leave if she returned to school. Madisen also explained that she had stopped attending school after becoming pregnant at 15.

Her announcement gave fans a glimpse into why the marriage ended. The couple had already faced instability before walking down the aisle, and the repeated breakups clearly didn’t disappear after the wedding. Twenty-one months later, the marriage was over.

Number Two: Leah Messer & Corey Simms, Eight Months

Leah Messer married Corey Simms in October 2010. Corey is the father of Leah’s twin daughters, and the couple divorced in June 2011. That puts their marriage at roughly eight months, making Leah’s second appearance on this list a major surprise.

Their relationship reportedly suffered from arguments about money and caring for the twins. Allegations involving Leah’s former boyfriend Robbie Kidd also surfaced before the split. Those claims were reported at the time, but disputed allegations shouldn’t be presented as established fact.

Leah and Corey’s marriage ended long before Leah married Jeremy Calvert in April 2012. That later union lasted much longer, but it still ended in separation after three years. Corey found more stability in his next marriage and wed Miranda in 2013.

So yes, Leah holds two spots in the ranking. Her marriages to Corey and Jeremy both ended within the time frame used for this list, even though the relationships themselves lasted longer than the ceremonies suggest.

Number One: Jenelle Evans & Courtland Rogers, Four Months

Jenelle Evans and Courtland Rogers had the shortest marriage on this list. They married in December 2012 and separated in April 2013, giving them a marriage that lasted only four months. Their courthouse wedding had an unusually chaotic timeline. The couple was already at court because Courtland had a felony case when they decided to get married. After saying “I do,” they celebrated with a meal at Olive Garden. We can’t even make this up.

The relationship also unfolded alongside drug-related legal trouble. Both Jenelle and Courtland faced drug-related issues, and their marriage quickly became unstable. Jenelle later learned she was pregnant, but she chose to have an abortion while Courtland was incarcerated.

Jenelle filed for divorce after the separation. The divorce wasn’t granted until June 2014, but this ranking uses the April 2013 separation date. That distinction keeps Jenelle and Courtland at number one, with the shortest marriage among the five couples.

Which Teen Mom Marriage Surprised Fans The Most?

Leah’s two appearances may be the biggest shock, especially because her marriages happened only a short time apart. Ashley and Bar dated for years before their 23-month marriage ended, while Madisen married Christian after several breakups and even proposed to him herself. Jenelle and Courtland’s four-month union remains the wildest timeline. Did you expect this ranking?

Which Teen Mom couple had the shortest marriage?

Jenelle Evans and Courtland Rogers had the shortest marriage on this list. They married in December 2012 and separated in April 2013, lasting about four months.

Why does Leah Messer appear twice?

Leah married Corey Simms in October 2010 and Jeremy Calvert in April 2012. Both marriages ended within the period used for this ranking, giving her two spots on the list.

How were the marriage lengths calculated?

The list counts from each wedding date to the separation or filing date. It doesn’t count the time couples dated before marriage or the later date when a divorce became official. Did the dates change your expected ranking?