15 Things You Might Not Know About Tyler Baltierra
Teen Mom OG's Tyler Baltierra has grown up before the fans' eyes, from the sweet high school kid we met on 16 and Pregnant to the amazing family man he is today. But there are still some things you might not know about our dude Tyler...
Read on for 15 things you might not know about Tyler Baltierra -- and let us know, which fact surprised you most?
Love at First Sight
Tyler made quite the admission in the 2015 book he wrote with Catelynn, Conquering Chaos. When discussing what initially attracted him to Cate in middle school when they started dating, he recalled his thoughts were along the lines of, "She's got bigger tits than any other girl in the 7th grade." Well, at least he's honest!
Young Love
But Tyler admitted there was something else that attracted him to Catelynn, beyond just the physical aspect. They met in music class when they were 12, and in Conquering Chaos, Ty wrote about how he liked Catelynn's badassness: "I have loved her since the moment I saw her. Her punk rocker hair and attitude matched perfectly for my edgy, hyper personality."
Too Young
In Conquering Chaos, Ty -- who had a turbulent childhood -- said he was only 8 years old when he first tried alcohol, cigarettes, and weed.
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A Novel Idea
Tyler has said that he loves writing and would like to write a novel. When talking to Radar Online in 2015 about a novel he was working on, he said, "I enjoy writing. It's one of my favorite things to do. I like to be creative. I don't have a set plan. I don't want to be pressured to finish it. I want to write freely and at my own pace."
Creative Writer
Speaking of Tyler's writing skills: Ty was a student at Baker College studying psychology and -- you guessed it -- creative writing.
The Batman
Tyler is a fan of the dark knight himself, Batman -- and even has the ink to prove it. He's got two tats of the Caped Crusader, including one dedicated to his daughter Nova.
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Chop Chop
Tyler apparently wanted to get snipped after three kiddos! Cate once said, "I try talking him into to giving me four, and he's like, 'uh-uh, after three I am getting chopped.'"
Baby Boy
Tyler's fingers are crossed for a son. Carly and Novalee's dad is apparently eager to have a baby boy one day!
Acting Chops
Did you know Tyler makes quite the good actor? That's right, he showed off his impressive thespian skills in a commercial he shot with Cate and Nova as a promo for Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
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MTV Probs
Tyler hasn't always been happy with MTV, even if they are the ones who help pay his bills. In fact, he's called them out a few times on what he felt was unfair editing, making him look like "the POS baby daddy," as he called it.
In Hot Water
Tyler landed in some hot water when he was accused of fat-shaming Catelynn on an episode of Teen Mom OG, telling his wife in a joking voice, "Obviously, I don't want no heifer for a wife."
Cate & Ty's Song
Did you know Ty's a Jason Mraz fan? He tweeted back in 2012, "I won't give up Jason Mraz mine & @CatelynnLowell song! #1stdancesong? #wedding."
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Family Man
In 2013, Tyler and Catelynn became legal guardians of Tyler's teenage sister. Writing on Twitter at the time, Ty said: "Raising a teen is not easy! But I love my lil sister & will stop at NOTHING to make sure she is well prepared for her future #FamilySupport"
Speaking Out
Did you know Catelynn and Tyler have spoken at universities about adoption, pregnancy, and other important issues for young people?
Clothes Minded
Turns out Tyler's a bit of a fashionista of sorts! Maci and Farrah aren't the only Teen Mom stars getting into the clothing business -- turns out Tyler and Catelynn are starting their own kids' line as well.
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