Chelsea DeBoer Was Born to Supportive Parents — Also Meet Her Siblings

American TV personality Chelsea DeBoer received steadfast support from her parents, Randy Houska and Mary Kneip, throughout her life.

DeBoer’s mom and dad were there for her in every step of her life, especially when she got pregnant as a teenager and her boyfriend, Adam Lind, didn’t want to accept the baby.

As she gained fame through Teen Mom, her father emerged as a fan favorite. Houska played a pivotal role as DeBoer’s voice of reason and a comforting presence during her 16 & Pregnant episode and the early days of Teen Mom 2.

In an exclusive interview with Heavy, the television personality revealed why she thinks fans adore her dad. She explained that viewers first got to know Houska during the early days of Teen Mom when he offered invaluable advice amid her relationship with ex-boyfriend Adam Lind.

She also believed his advice has not only been beneficial for her in the show but has also proven valuable in navigating similar challenges in the future.

Similarly, in September 2019, the television star’s father appeared in a series called Losing Randy, where he openly talked about his daughter’s ex-boyfriend.

He stated, “I can’t tell you how hard it is as a parent to watch your child love someone who doesn’t deserve an ounce of their time. Not only someone who doesn’t deserve an ounce of their time but someone who takes the sweet, happy person you raised & crushes them down until they feel like nothing.”

Houska added, “My daughter met her first love when she was young. I knew he was an ass from the start but I trusted that since.”

Chelsea Deboer shares a close bond with her father, Randy Houska. (Source: )

Hearing those words, DeBoer , “It’s hard to hear my story through my dad’s point of view. I pretend those years never happened, but I still have issues that are a direct result of what I went through back then.”

Despite the challenges, the television personality commended her father for explaining gaslighting and providing ways to help someone facing physical or mental abuse.

Unfortunately, on April 4, 2020, DeBoer’s fan page announced her father’s passing. The page shared a photo of the television personality with her dad, captioned, “#RHONJ #RIP Teresa reveals her father has passed away.”

Following the post, many people expressed condolences, with comments such as, “RIP Nonno. Sending peace and comforting vibrations to both Teresa and Joe,” and another saying, “So sad! May he RIP, and lots of prayers to the family.”

However, DeBoer herself has not made any public statement about her father’s death, so it remains uncertain whether her father has indeed passed away or not.

Chelsea DeBoer grew up with her three siblings

DeBoer has three older sisters – Melissa, Angie, and Emily. Her sister Emily appeared to be a correctional officer. She proudly announced her graduation from correctional officer training on Instagram in November 2020.

She expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m super proud of myself and love my job! It’s definitely always interesting, and I’m so excited for this to be my career!”

Apart from her professional success, Emily is a loving mother to three children: two daughters, Braylee (who shares a striking resemblance with her cousin, Aubree!), and Malea, and a son named Kysen, born in 2019.

Moreover, in 2020, Emily celebrated another significant chapter in her life by tying the knot. She has generously shared numerous pictures from her wedding, capturing moments with all her siblings on her Instagram.

DeBoer’s other sister, Angie, is a mom to a son named Noah and an adult daughter. Her adult daughter welcomed a baby boy named Elijah in August 2017.

On August 6, 2017, she posted a heartwarming picture that beautifully captured Noah’s role as an uncle. In her heartfelt caption, she expressed, “It wasn’t in God’s plan to make Noah a big brother. But being an uncle is pretty darn special.”

Meanwhile, Melissa, another sister, has been on quite an adventure due to her husband Eric’s military service in the Army. They’ve experienced extensive moves, including a period living in Germany.

Currently, she and her husband have established their home in Virginia. Looking ahead, it seems they’re gearing up for an exciting journey, making preparations to fully embrace RV living. The family also plans to explore the entirety of the U.S. once Eric retires, and their daughter completes her education.

While the four sisters lead their own family lives, they also share a strong bond with each other. Fans often find it remarkable how DeBoer and her sister Emily resemble each other so much that some mistake them for twins.

Fans believe that Chelsea DeBoer and her sister Emily share a strikingly similar appearance. (Source: Reddit)

This confusion reached new heights on April 1, 2021, when Emily took to Instagram to share a full-glam selfie. The photo left fans in awe, prompting them to express their shock and admiration on Reddit.

One fan reshared the image and titled the Reddit thread, “I never noticed how much Chelsea’s sister Emily and her look alike! Strong genes in their family for sure.”

After seeing the post, one person said, “Yes they do!!,” while another added, “She looks a lot more like their mom, whereas Chelsea is Randy.” Likewise, one individual confessed, “I’ve always thought she and Chelsea looked alike.”

Chelsea DeBoer’s real name

Chelsea originally carried the last name, Houska, representing her family heritage. Later, she opted to change her last name to DeBoer following her marriage to Cole DeBoer in 2016.

This decision wasn’t just a legal formality but a symbol of her dedication to her husband and marked the beginning of a significant new chapter in her life.