Before MTV made him a familiar face, Ryan Edwards was just a typical Tennessee teenager preparing to graduate high school. However, some “Teen Mom” fans may be surprised to learn that Edwards is now approaching his 20-year high school reunion.
In celebration of the occasion, Edwards’s mom, better known to fans as Mimi Jen, shared a rare throwback photo from that milestone moment. The photo not only gives fans a glimpse of Ryan before his time on “16 & Pregnant,” but also adds a nostalgic layer for longtime viewers who have followed his journey throughout the “Teen Mom” franchise and beyond.
Read on to see what Mimi Jen and “Teen Mom” fans had to say.
Mimi Jen Shares Ryan Edwards’s Graduation Photo Ahead of Reunion
MTV reality star Ryan Edwards graduated from high school in 2006. He first rose to fame on “16 & Pregnant,” alongside his former girlfriend, Maci Bookout. A few years younger than Ryan, Maci was still in high school when she gave birth to their son, Bentley Edwards, in October 2008.
Now, two decades later, Mimi Jen has taken to social media to share a rare throwback photo with fans. The photo features her and Ryan in his high school graduation gown. The former reality star captioned her post, “20 year class union made me dig up old pics.”
Longtime ‘Teen Mom’ Fans Weigh In on Mimi Jen’s Nostalgic Post
As soon as Mimi Jen shared the nostalgic photo, fans flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.
One fan wrote, “Aww, Jen, it’s like we blinked right! You look super here and even better now! What a great Mimi and mama you have been to yours and who they chose to share their life with!”
A second fan wrote, “Wow, Ryan looks identical to his Dad in this picture.”
Another fan agreed with the sentiment, commenting, “Wow, Ryan looks just like Larry!”
Many longtime fans of “Teen Mom” focused on how much Ryan resembled his father, Larry Edwards, in the graduation photo. Others reflected on how quickly time has passed since Ryan first appeared on MTV alongside Maci Bookout during the early days of the franchise.
Ryan Edwards’ Son Bentley Will Soon Reach the Same Graduation Milestone
What might be even more shocking to “Teen Mom” fans than Ryan Edwards’s 20-year class reunion is that Bentley Edwards will soon be graduating high school himself. Ryan and Maci’s son is currently a junior in high school and will graduate in the spring of 2027. Now, that’s a full-circle moment for longtime fans who watched Bentley grow up on-screen before their very eyes.
Along with his 17-year-old son Bentley Edwards, Ryan also has three other children. He shares a son and a daughter, Jagger and Stella, with his ex-wife, Mackenzie Standifer. His son, Jagger Edwards, is seven years old, while his daughter, Stella Edwards, is six years old.
While in rehab, Edwards met his current wife, Amanda Conner. While helping each other navigate sobriety, the couple welcomed their daughter, Presley Edwards, into the world in February 2025.
For longtime fans, Mimi Jen’s graduation throwback served as more than just a nostalgic photo. It offered a reminder of how much time has passed since Ryan Edwards first entered the reality TV spotlight and how the next generation of the family is already approaching similar milestones.
