Biography / Wiki
Anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and self-belief, this line is very well proved by Gary Shirley who is an American TV Personality. Moreover, he gathered huge public attention for starring in the MTV series “16 and Pregnant”. He is also widely known as the ex-fiance of “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” star, Amber Portwood.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on 17 November 1986, this eminent TV personality has turned 36 years old. He seems very tall with his perfect height which is 165 centimeters and 5’5” in feet & inches. He is very conscious about his physique and maintains perfect weight measurements. His personality is enhanced by his brown eyes and brunette hair.
Net Worth
According to the sources, Gary’s estimated net worth is $600K approximately.
Education / Family
Born and grew up in Noblesville, Indiana, the USA, Gary belongs American-British ethnicity. His father’s name is Michael Jackson (not a dancer) while his mother’s name is Carol Zizak. His mother has also served as an essential employee at an assisted living facility.
However, he first met his biological father through the show’s reunion in the year 2018. Apart from that, he grew up with his brother named Robert McCoy. As for his education, he never shared any details about his educational background.
Name |
Gary Shirley |
| Nick Name | Gary Shirley |
| Birth Place | Noblesville, Indiana, USA |
| Date of birth | 17th November 1986 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Height | In feet & inches: 5’5”
In centimeters: 165 cm |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Brunette |
| Profession | TV Personality |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Home town | Noblesville, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Fathers name | Michael Jackson |
| Mothers name | Carol Zizak
|
| Brothers | Robert McCoy Gary |
| Sisters | Not Known |
Career / Fashion and Style
Talking about his career, Gary first came into the limelight in the year 2009 when he made his appearance on MTV’s reality TV series, 16 and Pregnant along with his ex-girlfriend, Amber Leann Portwood. Moreover, during that time, Amber was pregnant with Gary’s daughter, Leah. Apart from that, Shirley has also worked for the CNA.
Besides this, he also began his T-shirt business and launched his own clothing line online in the year 2011. However, he closed his project of the T-shirt business when complaints regarding his shirts began to flow on a very large scale.
Furthermore, he started his own condom brand in the year 2015. Later, he also got appeared in the spin-off show of 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom. Other than this, Gary started his job as a policeman in the year 2019.
Girlfriend, Affairs, Wife, and More
Gary is a married man who got married to Kristina Anderson in September 2015. Later, he became a father for the second time when her wife, Kristina gave birth to their daughter named Emilee. Moreover, Kristina is also a very renowned reality TV star.
Currently, this sweet couple is living a happy and blissful life. Previously, Gary has dated Amber Portwood for more than two years. In fact, the duo was also blessed with a lovely daughter named Leah Leann Shirley.
Later, the couple called off their engagement. However, Amber was arrested on domestic assault charges due to hitting Gary so badly he was left permanently scarred. His daughter, Leah Leann Shirley also lives with Gary after he won custody.
| Girlfriend | Amber Portwood,
 Kristina Anderson |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Kristina Anderson
|
| Children | Daughters: Emilee with Kristina and Leah Leann Shirley with ex-fiancé, Amber Portwood
|
Favorite Things
Here we are providing the list of favorites of Gary Shirley:
| Favorite Actor | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Destination | Not Known |
| Favorite Musical instrument | Not Known |
| Favorite sports | Not Known |
| Favorite food | Not Known |
| Favorite color | Not Known |
Some Interesting Facts About Gary Shirley
- His Zodiac Sign is Scorpio.
- Gary is also very popular on Instagram having more than 238K followers.
- On 10th May 2020, he shared through Instagram that his mother was diagnosed with COVID-19.
- MTV has also aired footage of Portwood’s violent behavior towards her child’s father Gary Shirley.
- He loves to spend his time with family.
- He calls his wife, Kristina “glue that holds this family together”.
