Whitney Purvis has been making headlines recently, specifically for her late son Weston’s death and her subsequent arrest in July 2025. The former cast member of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant has kept a low profile over the years, but now that she’s behind bars once again, fans are curious about her current career, financial standings and her overall net worth.
Learn where Purvis is now and how much money she made from the show.
How Did Whitney Purvis Make Her Money?
It depends how long a reality TV star stayed with MTV and the Teen Mom universe, but some stars reportedly made thousands of dollars per season. So, it’s likely that Purvis made some of her money from the 2009 reality TV series, but it’s unclear how much of an income she earned.
Whitney Purvis’ Career After Starring in 16 and Pregnant
Shortly after starring on 16 and Pregnant, Purvis kept a low profile but ran into multiple legal issues over the years.
What Is Whitney Purvis’ Net Worth Now?
Purvis’ exact net worth is unclear, but multiple outlets estimated that she had between $50,000 to $100,000.
How Many Times Has Whitney Purvis Been Arrested?
As of 2025, Purvis has been arrested at least four times in her life. Before her July 2025 legal issue, the former reality TV star was arrested in past years for allegedly stealing a pregnancy test from a local Walmart, vandalizing electronics and failing to pay child support.
In July 2025, Purvis was arrested for felony involuntary manslaughter involving a fatal overdose, per TMZ, which was first to report the news. She was accused of intentionally distributing a drug called “Tranq” — a combination of Fentanyl and Xylazine — which allegedly caused the victim John Mark Harris to suffer a fatal overdose.
How Many Children Does Whitney Purvis Have?
Purvis shares one child with ex Weston Gosa Sr.: son River. They also shared their late son, Weston, who died in June 2025.
According to an unverified Instagram account in Purvis’ name, she appeared to welcome a third son in 2023.
What Happened to Whitney Purvis’ Son Weston?
Purvis’ late teen son, Weston, died at the age of 16 on June 2, 2025. Initially, the family didn’t know Weston’s cause of death, but Purvis spoke to People later that month to point out that Weston “had a lot of medical problems, more than what a kid should go through.”
“He was born with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency when he was a baby, but then when he got older, he was diagnosed with Addison’s disease, and then that’s what brought out the diabetes,” Purvis told the publication that month. “He hated having diabetes, and he hated the needles. He would cry and ask, ‘Why did that have to happen to him? Why did he have to have diabetes?’ It was just something hard for him to accept.”
Purvis announced her son’s tragic death in a Facebook post earlier that month. “This is so hard to write,” she began. “My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just dont understand. Oh, my baby is gone, and I don’t know what to do with myself. He was so perfect. This is really my worst nightmare come true. How do you go on in life after losing a child? I’m in disbelief, this cannot be happening. I don’t want it to be real. I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can’t describe the pain I am feeling. I love you so much, Weston Owen Gosa. God, I love you so much. You are my heart. I was so proud of the young man you were becoming. I just can’t go on without you. Rest in Peace, my angel. You are gone too soon. April 2, 2009 – June 2, 2025.”
Where Is Whitney Purvis Now?
Purvis was arrested on July 7, 2025, by officers in Floyd County, Georgia, according to online jail records by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office viewed by Hollywood Life. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter in addition to two other charges related to controlled substances, including a charge on the possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
According to the online jail records, Purvis’ bond was denied by Judge Lorie Hughes. At the time of publication, it appears that Purvis is still in police custody in Floyd County.
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