They do not have sex, but she spends the evening talking with him and allowing him to confess his frustrations. Constance Marie portrays Mrs. Virginia Molina, Mr. Molina's new wife. The Secret Life of the American Teenager is a television series created by Brenda Hampton. Anne intends to get a job to replace the loss of her husband George's income as they prepare for divorce. On TV, Ken Baumann plays sensitive, wholesome Ben Boykewich on the ABC Family hit, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." In real life, Baumann also runs a publishing house, designs book . Even so, Leo decides to stick with the marriage because he believes that is the right thing to do. The Secret Life of the American Teenager dealt with teen issues in a way perhaps never seen on a TV show before it. He eventually resigned because he needed a better job to support his growing family. It was later revealed that he left to get married. After Amy tells her parents, she contemplates having an abortion, as she is afraid of her peers' perceptions. Of course, one must suspend disbelief while watching a fictional program, but how much can you hold back the urge to scream BULLS**T when a teenage boy tells his girlfriend that he wants to "have sex" for the fourteenth time in one episode. Dylan is furious with Henry, but they still kiss. Amy tells everyone that Ricky and her eloped in the season 5 premiere, keeping the fact they changed their minds at the last minute and are in fact not married a secret. Philip Anthony-Rodriguez portrays Ruben Enriquez, Adrian's father and the ex-boyfriend of Cindy. However, Woodleys opinions about the story lines changed as in later seasons she saw her characters pregnancy become a cautionary tale while abstinence was encouraged. Jack tells her that he is fine with waiting. In the second season opener, she and Jack decide to have sex. When Amy's mother Anne, tells her that she must support her baby on her own, she changed her mind and decides to marry Ben, as his family is financially stable. She is in 12th grade and an ex-cheerleader. The actor later appeared on The Flash, iZombie, Chicago P.D., Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She stays away from Ricky, for benefit of Amy and Ricky, but is told to back down by Amy so that she and Ricky can see if they can try to be a couple. He even supported Ben's decision to marrying Amy since he met Ben's mother when they were in high school. They are parents of daughters Bria and Ciara. Jeff later joins a medical team working for an extended period in Africa, where Grace visits him and meets Daniel. She is very proud of Ricky's accomplishments in spite of his shaky childhood. Originally, she was in a relationship with Jack, but they had a lot of disagreements over whether or not to have sex. Here's our roundup of the best TV shows and movies to stream this week. Before Amy reveals her pregnancy to her two best friends, Lauren and Madison, they gab about the new counselor, asking if she has something better to talk about than him. Log In. Watch Essential Guide to Shailene Woodley, Watch Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume 6, Watch The Secret Life of the American Teenager: The Complete Third Season. Madison quickly recants and tells Jack that she is interested in a family and children, but not for a long time. She gives birth to their son, John, whom she lets Ashley name, and begins to struggle with motherhood. This causes Jack to rethink the relationship because, as he tells her, the whole idea of dating is to find someone that you might want to marry. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. He became Lauren's boyfriend in season 2. George is a comically blunt, somewhat immature and often oblivious man, but one who loves his family and tries hard to protect them and keep them together. India Eisley - then During the season's run, India starred in the 3D action horror film,Awakening along with actress, Kate Beckinsale. Ben is insistent, however, so Leo purchases a condo for the newlyweds. S1 E3 - I Feel Sick Amy is scared her secret may be revealed to her parents. Later he proposes at their graduation, where he is also valedictorian. Sam Stone, Jack's stepfather and the minister at the local church. No teenage boy EVER got what he wanted by whining "I wanna have sex", yet this clown is climbing off of her in the very next scene. Allen Evangelista portrays Henry 'Hank' Miller, who has been Ben's friend since the third grade. In her endeavors to become a doctor, she visits Africa with her doctor stepfather, where she cheats on Grant with Daniel, a college student. The adoption fails due to Ricky's interference, and she ultimately decides to keep the baby due to the love and support of her family and friends. The series also made a household name out of one of the most sought-after actresses working today. She later on becomes involved with Grant, the cousin of Griffin. When I signed onto Secret Life, I read [three] episodes and I signed a contract for six years, she revealed in an April 2020 interview with Bustle. The pregnancy produces a son, John Juergens. Adrian finds out about the kiss, and sleeps with Ben in order to get back at both of them (however, Adrian believed it was more than a kiss until Ricky informs her after Adrian and Ben's one-night-stand). While in the hospital, Amy reprimands Ricky for getting her pregnant, but then realizes that she was equally responsible for what had happened. Cindy got pregnant with Adrian as a teenager on purpose because she wanted the love of a baby, but her guilt of trapping Ruben Enriquez, Adrian's father, into being a father caused her to keep Ruben out of their lives. Portrayed by Francia Raisa, Adrian is the daughter of Ruben Enriquez and Cindy Lee, and the ex-wife of Ben. Amy and Ben marry with fake ID's, but discover that their marriage is null and void because they are both minors. George and Anne still feel a spark for each other, but Anne seems intent on seeing the divorce go through. Grace later confesses to Adrian that she thinks she may still be in love with Jack. Ricky attempts to care for John all on his own while Amy finally realizes how . Now married to Cindy. After a moment of anger, Cindy shrugs and she and Ruben are married, with Adrian as a witness. It is revealed in season 4 that like Ben and Adrian, she lost a child when her baby died of SIDS. Leo locates her husband, only to find that he has died, and he proposes. He disappeared before the season break, with people saying that he ran off with Adrian, but no one really knew why he was gone. They later make up and support Adrian's decision to have the baby. His mother died earlier in his life, and then he was adopted by the Bowmans. Much to Cindy's consternation, Ruben's mother has sent a completely inappropriate wedding dress to wear an ugly red, flouncy dress several sizes too large. The following is a list of characters that appear on the show, but usually do not add to the overall plot or story line of the series. Pictured: the cast (from left) Ken Baumann, Greg Finley, Daren Kagasoff, India. TV-14 | 07.02.2008 43:42 He used to see a therapist, Lauren's father Dr. Ken Fields, who he occasionally visits for advice as an adult. After the stillborn death of Ben and Adrian's daughter, Amy and Ricky begin a sexual relationship. He fixes Ashley up with his cousin, Grant, and brings his date, Michael, to Leo and Betty's wedding. Jack cheats on Grace with Adrian, who's really in love with Ricky. After Ashley uses Grant, Griffin decides to introduce him to Grace Bowman. Adrian finds out she is pregnant with Ben's baby after a one-night stand essentially ruining Ben's chances of a relationship with Amy and they eventually get together. Ben's father and Dylan's parents catch Dylan and her friends smoking pot in Ben's room. When Amy finds out she's pregnant after a fling at band camp, she faces a number of challenges. Amy finds messages left by Adrian, after telling her she's in love with Ricky. When this doesn't work, she decides he should leave. The actress started as a teen model in the early-to-mid 2000s, working with brands such as Christian Dior and Victoria's Secret. Amy plans to go live with her grandmother Mimsy, but is unable to go after discovering that Mimsy is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and is moving into assisted care living. Jack's room is next to Grace's which makes Madison even more nervous about their relationship. She then completes summer school and shows signs of still being in love with Ricky. Welcome back to First Episode/Last Episode, where I, Farrah, watch only the pilot and finale of a television show and give you my honest thoughts. He also owns Sator Press, a nonprofit publishing company. She dated Lauren's brother, Jason, and unintentionally spread the news of Amy's pregnancy. They resume their relationship, and while Madison is seriously considering having sex with Jack, she confesses that she isn't quite ready, wanting the occasion to be special and wearing a pretty dress and having her make-up done. So, to get around having actual sex, Madison and Jack often have oral sex. When Adrian reveals that she's pregnant, Cindy tells her daughter that she will stand behind Adrian, whether or not she decides to have an abortion. Her father ended up marrying her mother after 16 years of being apart from each other. He's always helping people, especially Ben and Adrian. Goals Sell his own grandson to human traffickers to pay for his drug habit (failed). Adrian and her best friend Grace are fed up with boys, and decide to enroll in summer school together. His mother was both a drug addict and an alcoholic who never helped him out of fear. She and Jesse break up, but then get back together when they realize they still care for each other. India Joy Eisley (born October 29, 1993) is an American actress.She is known for her role as Ashley Juergens in the ABC Family television series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Eve in the 2012 film Underworld: Awakening, Sawa in the 2014 film Kite, Audrina in the 2016 television film My Sweet Audrina, and Fauna Hodel on the 2019 TNT series I Am the Night. Secret Life runs over you with a steamroller. She also has strong feelings for Ricky despite claiming she doesn't anymore since they stopped speaking to each other. The Secret Life of the American Teenager TV review by Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Common Sense says age 14+ Heartfelt drama tackles teen sex, pregnancy, parenthood. He eventually breaks up with Grace and moves in with Tom in Grace's family's guest house, even though he still loves Grace. In Season 1 during one episode he comes back to find Ricky, and wants to sell Ricky and Amy's baby. [1] In 2021, Park made her feature directorial debut with The Fallout, which won three awards at South by Southwest and was later released on HBO Max . Jack is chosen to give the invocation at the graduation ceremony, and Grace helps him write it. After she asks him if all he wants is to have sex with her, Griffin tells Ashley that he is gay. [jwplayer 920VIMAN-l3ahXupL] She met her second husband at grief counseling. One evening, Kathleen is at Jeff's house and Jeff decides not to answer a phone call from his mother. Adrian gives birth to their daughter Mercy, who is tragically stillborn due to heart failure. But Ricky had other plans - he ended up proposing to Amy at their graduation. The series also made a household name out of one of the most sought-after. Josie Bissett portrays Kathleen Bowman, who is the mother of Grace Bowman, adoptive mother of Tom Bowman, the ex-wife of George Juergens, and new wife of Jeff Tseguay. Grant Harvey portrays Grant, Griffin's awkward but engaging cousin, who is not gay and is interested in Ashley. Mercy Boykewich - Adrian's daughter who was born a stillborn. In the process, she meets Dante's brother, Omar, and begins dating him, because Dante left the country without an explanation. Woodley was not a novice when she landed the role that would propel her to stardom. Published Sep 5, 2020 The Secret Life of the American Teenager can be entertaining with its drama, but plenty of its plots and characters don't make sense. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Secret_Life_of_the_American_Teenager_characters&oldid=1092858421, Lists of American television series characters, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles to be expanded from October 2016, Wikipedia articles with style issues from November 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 June 2022, at 01:49. She feels ignored by Amy because she is spending more time with Ben than with her. He tried, unsuccessfully, to make Grace see that she and Jack having sex had nothing to with her father's death. The Secret Life of the American Teenager ended more than two years ago, but that doesn't mean we've stopped wondering what happened to its characters after the final episode. 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