| Full Name | Farrah Lynn Abraham |
| Birthday | May 31, 1991 |
| Age | 32 |
| Born | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube |
Farrah Abraham is an American reality television personality, author, singer, and entrepreneur best known for her appearances on the MTV shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. Over the past decade, Farrah has developed herself into a multi-talented businesswoman with ventures across many industries.
Early Life
Farrah Abraham was born on May 31, 1991 in Omaha, Nebraska to Debra Danielsen and Michael Abraham. Her parents divorced when she was young and Farrah had a tumultuous childhood, facing issues like bullying and abuse. At age 16, she began dating Derek Underwood and became pregnant with their daughter Sophia. Tragically, Derek passed away in a car accident before Sophia‘s birth on February 23, 2009.
As a single teen mom, Farrah relied on her family for support in raising baby Sophia. She worked hard to build a future for her and her daughter despite the challenges. In 2008, MTV recruited a pregnant 16-year-old Farrah for a new documentary series called 16 and Pregnant which would follow nine teenage girls as they navigated pregnancy and motherhood.
Reality TV Superstardom
16 and Pregnant premiered in June 2009 with Farrah Abraham as one of the cast members. Her episode documented her pregnancy journey, relationship troubles, and Derek‘s devastating car accident. Due to the show‘s success, MTV launched a spin-off reality series Teen Mom in December 2009 with Farrah part of the cast. For seven seasons until 2017, fans got an inside look at Farrah‘s life as a single mom to Sophia.
During her time on Teen Mom, Farrah stood out as the most controversial cast member. She ruffled feathers by being unapologetically open about her sex life, getting plastic surgery, and clashing with producers. While some viewed her as confrontational, Farrah‘s supporters admired her determination to live life on her own terms.
Aside from Teen Mom, Farrah appeared on numerous other reality shows to boost her fame. Some notable appearances include:
- Couples Therapy (2013) with boyfriend Daniel Alvarez
- Celebrity Big Brother UK (2014) – finished 5th place
- Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars (2015) with boyfriend Simon Saran
- Teen Mom OG (2018-2019) before controversial firing
Farrah also starred in her own MTV spin-off specials like Being Farrah (2013) and Farrah Abraham: Backdoor Teen Mom (2013) which gave fans an even closer look into her life.
Memoirs, Music, and Entrepreneurship
Eager to leverage her fame beyond reality TV, Farrah expanded into other business ventures like publishing, music, and owning companies:
- Published memoirs – My Teenage Dream Ended (2012) and Driving for Success (2021)
- Released 2 studio albums – My Teenage Dream Ended (2012) and Badder Than My Haters (2018)
- Launched children‘s boutique – Sophia Laurent Children‘s Boutique (2013)
- Opened furniture store – Furnished by Farrah (2014)
- Founded frozen yogurt shop – Froco Fresh Frozen Yogurt (2016)
Farrah‘s impressive drive as an entrepreneur at just 16 has inspired many fans to also chase their dreams.
Controversies and Scandals
While an astute businesswoman, Farrah has been embroiled in many controversies throughout her career including:
- Stormy feuds with Teen Mom co-stars like Amber Portwood
- DUI arrest in March 2013
- Battering an Uber driver in January 2018
- Appearing in adult film Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom (2013)
- Launching NSFW webcam business on CamSoda in 2020
While some viewed these scandals negatively, Farrah has owned up to her mistakes. She continues looking ahead to grow her entrepreneurial ventures and spend more time with daughter Sophia.
What‘s Next for Farrah Abraham?
Now 32, Farrah Abraham is focused on being the best mom she can be for Sophia while also running her businesses. She continues to make TV appearances and host her podcast as opportunities arise. Mental health advocacy is also important to her after bravely sharing her own struggles.
Given all she has achieved by age 32, Farrah Abraham will undoubtedly continue chasing new endeavors. Her fans eagerly await what she accomplishes next!