Fans of MTV’s “Teen Mom” have watched Ryan Edwards navigate many ups and downs over the years, from his struggles with addiction to his complicated relationships and growing family life. In recent years, much of the attention surrounding Ryan has focused on his relationship with Amanda Conner, whom he later married after the pair met during recovery.
While Amanda Conner has become a familiar face to longtime MTV viewers through “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter,” many fans are still curious to learn more about Ryan Edwards’ wife and her surprising connection to the franchise long before the couple ever started dating. Read on to discover five fast facts about Amanda Conner and her life both on and off-screen.
1. Amanda Conner Married Ryan Edwards In 2025
Teen Mom alum Ryan Edwards started dating Amanda Conner in 2023, while still legally married to his first wife, Mackenzie Standifer. Ryan and Amanda met in rehab after both struggling with substance abuse. Ryan proposed to Amanda in January 2025. They tied the knot on September 3, 2025, just two weeks after Ryan’s divorce from Mackenzie was officially finalized.
2. Amanda Conner Is a Mother of Two
Before officially tying the knot, Amanda and Ryan welcomed their daughter, Presley Sage Elianna Edwards, on February 12, 2025. Along with Presley, Amanda is also a mom to her son, Brandon, who she welcomed in 2013.
In addition to her two biological kids, Brandon and Presley, Amanda is a stepmother to Ryan Edwards’ three children: Bentley, Jagger, and Stella. As “Teen Mom” fans are well aware, Ryan shares his son, Bentley Edwards, with his ex-girlfriend, Maci Bookout McKinney. Ryan and Maci were stars on the first season of MTV’s “16 & Pregnant” in 2009, becoming series regulars on subsequent seasons of “Teen Mom.”
Along with Bentley, Ryan is also a father to Jagger and Stella, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Mackenzie.
3. Amanda Conner Appeared on ‘Teen Mom: The Next Chapter’
After starting a relationship with Ryan Edwards, Amanda Conner began appearing on MTV’s “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” in 2024. Ryan and Amanda shared their journey of sobriety with MTV fans, as the duo worked on building a new life for themselves and their children. The series aired from September 2022 to May 2025.
4. Amanda Conner Was On Ryan and Maci’s Episode of ’16 & Pregnant’
While “Teen Mom” fans will remember Amanda Conner from her appearances on “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter,” what some fans might not realize is that Amanda actually appeared on Maci Bookout’s 2009 episode of “16 & Pregnant.”
Maci and Amanda were both high school students at an alternative school. While the pair were not close friends, Amanda was in one of Maci’s classes. During filming, Amanda asked Maci, “You know what you’re naming him?” To which Maci responded, “Bentley.” At the time, neither teen could have predicted that one day Amanda would become Bentley’s stepmother.
Since Ryan and Amanda became official, Maci has been very supportive of the couple and their journey toward sobriety.
5. Amanda Conner Has a Social Media Following
Since appearing on the “Teen Mom” franchise, Amanda Conner has amassed quite a large social media following. While she has over 115,000 followers on Instagram, Conner has been most active and vocal on TikTok, where she has gained over 425,000 followers.
While Amanda Conner first appeared in the “Teen Mom” world years before fans knew her name, she has now become one of the franchise’s most talked-about newer personalities. From appearing briefly on “16 & Pregnant” as a teenager to eventually marrying Ryan Edwards years later, Amanda has become an increasingly familiar face within the MTV universe. Now, fans continue following her journey through motherhood, sobriety, and married life with Ryan both on social media and beyond.
It’s interesting to see how much her journey with sobriety has been a focus – it’s a really important part of her story.