Born name

Amber Leann Portwood

nickname

Bernstein

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Anderson, Indiana, USA

Residence

Anderson, Indiana, USA

nationality

training

Amber dropped out of school when she found out she was pregnant. She was a high school senior at the time. She studied for her GED and earned her high school diploma while in prison for drug possession.

In 2015, she enrolled in a college program with a behavioral science major that consisted primarily of online courses in sociology and psychology. Her intention behind this course was to gain the competency to run your own rehabilitation program.

occupation

Reality TV Personality, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor

family

• Father – Shawn Edwin Portwood Sr. (expired in 2014)
• Mutter – Tonya Leanne Portwood
• Siblings – Shawn Portwood Jr (older brother) (former US military infantryman, professional babysitter), Candace Portman (younger sister) (died due to SIDS)
• Other – Eli Portwood (nephew), Frank Edwin (paternal grandfather), Harlean Portwood née Hutchinson (paternal grandmother)

Manager

unknown

Build

Average

Height

157,5 cm (5 ft 2 in)

weight

62 kg or 136.5 lbs

friend/spouse

Amber Portwood dated –

1. Gary Shirley(2007–2012) – Amber first met Gary at her school’s library. He studied in a higher class and was her brother’s friend. Her unexpected pregnancy at the age of 17 and the troubled life that followed was documented on an MTV reality show. The unexpected start of fame that came on a major TV show caught the attention of several women and he eventually gave in to the temptation to cheat on Amber. Amber gave birth to Gary’s daughter Leah Leann Shirley in November 2008. During filming of the series, the MTV camera crew captured footage of Amber punching and choking Gary in a fit of anger that led to domestic abuse charges against her. Gary dropped the restraining order against Amber in 2011 to retest their relationship,
2. Clinton Yunker (2010) – During a brief period of acrimonious breakup with Gary, Amber Clinton, a hometown MMA fighter, met Anderson for a while.
3. Jessie Stone (2011) – Amber has dated a local man she met for a month at a red-throated pub in Anderson, but has not gotten along with him due to his flirtatious nature with other women.
4. Matt Baier (2013–2016) – The Boston native was introduced as Amber’s new boyfriend in Teenage Mom Season 5 renamed as Teenage Mom OG (Original Girls). The couple first met on Twitter. They got engaged in 2015 and were scheduled to marry in mid-2016. Amber called off her wedding after finding out Matt had a shady past.
5. Andrew Glennon (2017–Present) – Amber first met cinematographer Andrew Glennon on the set of Marriage Boot Camp in mid-2017 when Andrew was part of the camera crew. She befriended Andrew and invited him to visit her in her hometown after filming was over. Sure, Andrew visited her in August 2017. In November 2017, Amber unexpectedly became pregnant for the second time. She released a statement explaining that she was expecting a baby boy, Andrew Glennon, and was pleased with the surprise event.

race/ethnicity

White

Her father may have been of Hispanic descent.

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

She often tends to dye her hair “blonde”, “pink” and “purple”.

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Broad, round face
• Small, deep-set ice blue eyes

brand promotion

• Frequently promotes FabFitFun hoops on social media.
• Promotes and markets her own online brand called Forever Haute Boutique and makeup on social media.

Religion

Christianity

Known for

As a regular cast member of Teenager Mama.

First TV show

In 2009, she made her television debut on the reality show 16 and Pregnant .

Personal trainer

• At birth, Bernstein’s heaviest body weight was 72.5 kg (160 lbs). In the summer of 2015, she managed to lose 30-36 pounds in weight by cutting out sugar and simple carbs like pasta. At her leanest she weighed 59 kg. That same year, Amber bought an elliptical trainer to stay active.
• In 2016, Amber began to feel depressed and inexplicably sluggish again. Aside from anxiety and bipolar disorder, she has also been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The medication for these conditions gave her an unbearable craving for food and she regained most of the weight she had lost.
• After a few months of indulgence, Amber realized that the no-sugar, no-carb diet wasn’t proving to be sustainable.
• She visits a gym at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes of cardio.
• In nutrition, her focus is on healthier and fresher foods while consuming controlled portions of high-calorie foods. She started training in MMA to feel stronger and is particularly fascinated with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Amber Portwood favorite things

• Hobbies – kickboxing
• Water Park – Wilderness by the Smokies
• Luxury Foods – Macaroni and Cheese

Amber Portwood Facts

1. She has many pets, both cats and dogs.
2. When Amber found out she was pregnant, she worked at Wendy’s in hopes of being promoted to a managerial position.
3. Amber told Dr. Phil during a television interview that she was high profile before her prison sentence during the filming of all episodes of 16 and Pregnant and Teenage Mom .
4. Amber was jailed in March 2012 and served 17 months to 5 years in prison. Amber was let out early for good behavior.
5. Since the reality show’s revival in 2015, Amber has successfully maintained her sobriety.
6. In 2011, Amber turned down an offer from Lively Entertainment to star in an X-rated movie for $500,000.
7. As a responsible mom, she already has a college fund for her daughter, Leah.
8. She published a book about her life called Never Too Late (2014) in collaboration with writer/editor Beth Roeser.
9. She has a massive tattoo on her daughter’s face next to a purple rose.
10. To learn more about the reality star, follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.