Kailyn Lowry, once a prominent figure on the Teen Mom franchise, may have stepped away from the cameras, but her personal life remains anything but quiet. With seven children and four different fathers in her family dynamic, Kailyn has always been in the public eye. Despite being married only twice, her relationships have often been marked by challenges, misunderstandings, and conflict.
Kailyn’s most notable marriage was to Javi Marroquin, whom she wed in 2012. While their union began with hope, it quickly unraveled after the birth of their son due to trust issues and the strain of Javi’s military deployments.
Tensions escalated during their marriage, with heated on-camera arguments that included physical confrontations. Javi accused Kailyn of cheating with Chris Lopez, who later became the father of two of her children, while Kailyn claimed Javi had also been unfaithful. These mutual accusations, coupled with their rocky history, have continued to fuel drama even after their 2017 divorce.
Nearly a decade has passed since their separation, but Kailyn and Javi’s relationship has remained far from amicable. Their disputes, which have played out publicly both on and off-screen, range from co-parenting disagreements to conflicts over new romantic partners.
Kailyn’s recent actions suggest she is still willing to bring unresolved issues into the spotlight, even at the risk of disrupting her current relationships or Javi’s.
Kailyn’s Social Media Post Reignites Past Drama
Earlier this month, Kailyn shared a controversial post on her Instagram Story that caught the attention of many. In it, she called out Wawa, a convenience store chain, questioning its advertising practices.
“Does your company look into who you’re paying for advertising and promotions?” Kailyn wrote. She added, “I’m very well-known for the correlation with Wawa, right? But I don’t get paid to advertise them. But they’ll do Jersey Shore, they’ll do Alix Earle, things like that… I’m just curious to know.”
While the post might seem like a simple attempt to gain a promotional deal, Kailyn’s connection to Wawa brings deeper meaning. The store became a focal point of drama during a 2020 episode of Teen Mom when Kailyn alleged Javi had propositioned her for a hookup in a Wawa parking lot while he was still in a relationship with Lauren Comeau.
During the episode, Kailyn was upset that Javi refused to meet her halfway for a custody exchange. In a heated moment with her producer, Kailyn claimed Javi had made inappropriate advances earlier that week. “Is that why you tried to f**k me on Tuesday in the Wawa parking lot while your girlfriend’s home with your son?” Kailyn said on camera.
She elaborated further, recounting the incident. “He pulled into the Wawa parking lot while I was getting gas,” she said. “He was like, ‘Hey, what’s up?’ And he opened [his car] door and was like, ‘I wanna f**k you, plain and simple.’”
Kailyn’s comments exposed Javi for allegedly attempting to cheat on Lauren, although she claims she turned him down. Following the episode’s airing, Kailyn publicly apologized to Lauren, acknowledging the pain and humiliation her statements caused.
“I want to publicly apologize to Lauren in regards to tonight’s episode. She didn’t deserve the humiliation she was put through due to a situation between Javi and me,” Kailyn wrote on Twitter. “I’ve been in her shoes and I’ve felt that pain, however, I have never experienced that being exploited on TV.”
Despite the apology, the damage was done, and the incident remains a contentious point in Kailyn and Javi’s history.
Kailyn and Javi’s Complex History
Both Kailyn and Javi have accused each other of infidelity during their marriage. However, their alleged romantic entanglements didn’t stop after their divorce. The Wawa incident is one of several instances where the lines between their co-parenting relationship and their personal lives became blurred.
Lauren and Javi’s relationship has also faced significant challenges. In 2019, Javi publicly apologized for cheating on Lauren shortly after she gave birth to their first child. Although the couple tried to work through their issues, Kailyn’s claims in 2020 added further strain. Despite these challenges, Lauren and Javi stayed together for a while, welcoming a second child and even getting engaged.
However, their relationship finally ended in 2021. Lauren later took to social media to express her heartbreak, claiming Javi’s infidelity had caused their split. She also accused him of having an affair with Kailyn.
Lauren’s allegations prompted a swift denial from Kailyn, who stated that no affair had taken place. “While I have tried to avoid a he said/she said situation [by] staying quiet, the accusations Lauren made against me this afternoon on Instagram are false,” Kailyn said at the time. She added that her focus was on fostering healthy co-parenting relationships for the sake of her children.
Potential Fallout from Kailyn’s Actions
Despite their history, Javi and Lauren appeared to have reconciled, and their engagement signaled a fresh start. Kailyn’s recent comments about Wawa, however, may threaten the delicate balance of their relationship.
Javi and Lauren’s relationship remains fragile, and Kailyn’s remarks serve as a reminder of past indiscretions. Publicly referencing the Wawa incident not only dredges up old wounds but also risks creating new tensions in their lives.
Kailyn’s decision to revisit the situation seems self-serving, as it coincided with her attempt to gain a promotional deal with the convenience store chain. Her actions suggest a disregard for how her words might affect Javi, Lauren, and even her own relationship.
Kailyn is currently engaged to Elijah Scott, the father of her three youngest children. The couple has already postponed their wedding once, and ongoing drama involving her exes could strain their relationship further. If Elijah perceives Kailyn’s actions as unresolved feelings for Javi or sees her prioritizing drama over their relationship, it could lead to serious consequences.
What Motivates Kailyn’s Behavior?
Kailyn’s reasons for referencing the Wawa incident remain unclear. Some speculate that she may not have considered the impact her comments would have. Others believe her actions could stem from unresolved feelings toward Javi.
Fans have theorized that Kailyn might still view Javi as “the one that got away.” Despite his past mistakes, Javi has consistently been present for his children, which Kailyn has acknowledged. Comparatively, her relationship with Chris Lopez, the father of two of her children, has been tumultuous. She has accused Chris of being absent and has even obtained a protective order against him.
Kailyn may feel that her life would have been more stable had her marriage to Javi succeeded. Even if she no longer harbors romantic feelings for him, lingering resentment or regret could explain her willingness to stir up old drama.
Additionally, Kailyn’s departure from the Teen Mom franchise has left her without the platform and financial benefits of reality TV. Revisiting past conflicts could be her way of staying relevant and maintaining public interest in her life.
Moving Forward
Kailyn Lowry’s history with Javi Marroquin continues to be complicated, and her recent actions suggest that their story is far from over. By revisiting the Wawa incident, Kailyn has reignited tension in her co-parenting relationship with Javi, as well as in his relationship with Lauren.
If Kailyn wishes to create a peaceful environment for her children, she may need to focus on resolving her own feelings and avoiding unnecessary drama.
Both Javi and Lauren deserve the opportunity to move forward without past conflicts being brought back into the public eye. Similarly, Kailyn’s relationship with Elijah depends on her ability to prioritize stability and leave past relationships where they belong.
