'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans sets the record straight about son Jace Vahn’s birthday controversy

'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans was slammed for posting her son Jace Vahn's birthday message late
'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans celebrated her son Jace Vahn's 15th birthday (Facebook/@jenellelevans)
'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans celebrated her son Jace Vahn's 15th birthday (Facebook/@jenellelevans)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans recently clapped back at her critics after celebrating her son Jace Vahn's birthday. The MTV star posted a heartfelt note on her Instagram Stories but faced backlash on Reddit for sharing the birthday post a bit late.

She wrote on her social media, "Everyone wish @jace_vahn a very #HappyBirthday! 🥳🎂." The reality star added, "He's 15 today !!!!😭." However, her late afternoon post faced criticism from some who claimed she had forgotten Jace's birthday. Jenelle, however, was determined not to tolerate any trolling this time.

Jenelle took to her X and clapped back at criticism. She wrote, "Reddit be like "Jenelle forgot jace’s birthday" because I didn't tell the entire world at 12am? 😂 shut up." However, Jenne insisted in another tweet, "This is his day and it’s focused on him, not any of you. #SorryNotSorry."

‘Teen Mom 2’ star Jenelle Evans reveals her son Jace ‘keeps running away’ (Instagram/@j_evans1219)
'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans was accused of forgetting her son Jace Vahn's birthday (Instagram/@j_evans1219)

How many kids does 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans have?

'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans has three children: Jace Vahn, 15, Kaiser Orion, 10, and Ensley Jolie, 7, with her former partners. She was a high school senior when she gave birth to her first child, Jace. Shortly after his birth, Jenelle signed over custody of him to her mother, Barbara.

However, Jenelle later welcomed her son, Kaiser Orion, with her ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith, and daughter Ensley with her estranged husband, David Eason, whom she legally separated from in March 2024.

Jenelle Evans with her children. (Instagram/@j_evans1219)
'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans has three children with her former partners (Instagram/@j_evans1219)

Jenelle Evans moves to Las Vegas without Jace Vahn's wish

'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans wanted to have a fresh start after her divorce from David Eason and decided to move to Las Vegas, leaving her North Carolina life behind. However, reports suggest that her son Jace Vahn was not pleased with the sudden move. A source revealed to The Sun that Jace Vahn was unhappy about the move because he would have to start everything all over again.

The source further emphasized that Jace was happy with his life in North Carolina, especially without his ex-stepdad David. He wanted to continue enjoying his life there, surrounded by close friends and familiar faces. The Vegas move came as a "shock and surprise" to Jace.

'Teen Mom 2’ star Jenelle Evans gets investigated for negligence of kids after son runs away (Instagram/@j_evans1219)
'Teen Mom’ star Jenelle Evans's move to Las Vegas upset Jace (Instagram/@j_evans1219)

Jace Vahn ran away from home after Jenelle Evans' ex David Eason's abuse

Jenelle Evans' son Jace Vahn ran away from home several times, alleging abuse by her ex-husband David Eason. However, in a recent episode of 'Teen Mom: The Next Chapter', Jenelle reflected on these incidents, stating, "Once CPS got involved and Jace ended up at the hospital."

She added, "Jace was like, 'David strangled me.' And then Jace was allowed to come home, but there's criminal charges on David for strangulation and child abuse." MTV star elaborated, "So then I was like, 'David, he's coming home and you've got to leave. I'm sorry.' This was all a blessing in disguise because it put a no contact order between David and Jace."

David Eason currently facing felony assault by strangulation charge for attack on Jenelle Evans' oldest son Jace (Instagram/easondavid88)
David Eason currently facing a felony assault by strangulation charge for an attack on Jenelle Evans's oldest son Jace (Instagram/@easondavid88)

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