90 Day Fiancé has captivated audiences through its stories of romance separated by thousands of miles. Specifically, the show focuses on marriage, a union that almost always involves a great deal of family.
Some 90 Day Fiancé couples have to defy family members, so actual support from loved ones serves as a massive comfort. Many cast members wouldn't be able to see their spouses without their family's support, while others simply lean on their shoulders when things get rough.
Elizabeth Potthast's Dad, Chuck
Elizabeth Potthast and Andrei Castravet married after several seasons and have certainly had their fair share of mishaps. Elizabeth's family is almost always involved in every disagreement the couple has. Usually this is because Elizabeth's father Chuck is a great 90 Day Fiancé supporting player as he continues to help the couple out, while Andrei is often out of work.
Chuck pays for the couple's second wedding in Moldova after being insulted time and time again by his son-in-law. Even when Elizabeth's brother Charlie and Andrei almost get into a physical fight, Chuck continues to stand by his daughter's side and treat Andrei with respect.
Kalani Faagata's Dad, Low
90 Day Fiancé introduced audiences to Kalani Faagata and Asuelu Pulaa during its sixth season. The couple met while Kalani was vacationing in Samoa, where her family is from and Asuelu was born and raised. Asuelu experienced a major culture shock when he moved to Utah with his spouse, but he wasn't the only one who had to make adjustments.
Kalani's father Low didn't respond to his daughter's engagement with resounding support. However, despite being critical of Asuelu and his ability to support his family, Low continues to help the couple financially. He gives Asuelu the benefit of the doubt as his daughter's relationship meets its ups and downs.
Tania Maduro's Mom, Rojana
It's one thing to for a parent to support their adult child's international marriage, but it's quite another to let them and their spouse move in. Tania Maduro and Syngin Colchester fell for each other when they were both traveling abroad, but the fantasy of life together was turned upside down when the couple decided to make a serious go of it on the East Coast.
Tania's mom Rojana went above and beyond by letting her daughter and son-in-law live on her property. The two had the opportunity to make a tiny home out of Rojana's shed in her backyard while using her main house for necessities like cooking and bathing. Rojana's mom put Syngin to work when Tania was away, but it was a small price to pay for room and board. Furthermore, Syngin had a good sense of humor about it.
Jihoon Lee's Mom, Jung
Jihoon Lee and Deavan Clegg first came to audiences during season 1 of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. Fans quickly responded to their quirky romance that brought the couple back and forth between rural Utah and South Korea. It seemed they had plenty of work ahead of them, starting with the language barrier between Jihoon's parents and Deavan.
Despite Jihoon's worries, his parents responded well to Deavan, unfazed that she is from hundreds of miles away and has the responsibilities of a child from a prior relationship. Jihoon's mom Jung even takes Deavan's side in an argument about the couple's financial issues.
Darcey Silva's Sister, Stacey
Darcey Silva quickly became a fan favorite. The Connecticuter fell for multiple European men fon-screen as fans got to know the inner workings of her life, from dinner with her two daughters to trips to New York City. Furthermore, Darcey soon introduced fans to her twin sister Stacey.
Darcey and Stacey seemed to be two peas in a pod on the show, both dating Europeans as they worked on business ventures together and played off each other's similar styles. Although there appears to be sporadic competition between the siblings, Stacey always returns to Darcey's side in support. The sisters' chemistry is so great that they eventually got their own TLC spinoff series, Darcey and Stacey.
Corey Rathgeber's Dad, Gary
Audiences first saw Corey Rathgeber and Evelin Villegas's romance in season 1 of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. The couple came together from Washington state and Equador respectively, and Corey appeared willing to give up everything for his bride to be. The most telling sacrifice is showcased when Corey tells his parents he'll be leaving rural Washington for good, in favor of heading south to be with Evelin.
Any fans watching Corey and Evelin's debut season could clearly tell how close Corey was with his family. Despite his disapproval and concern, Gary wished nothing but the best for his son upon his leave. Corey's story turned tragic when Gary passed away soon after he started living in Ecuador, but Gary proved to be a loving father to the very end.
Jenny Slatten's Daughter, Christina
Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh have one of the most shocking stories of all the 90 Day Fiancé couples. Jenny met Sumit, who is about half her age, via the internet. She uprooted her life in Palm Springs to be with him in New Delhi. However, when the two began to spend time together in India, everything went awry.
The couple's relationship faced some major challenges after it was revealed Sumit's parents had no knowledge of their engagement, and when Jenny found out Sumit was already married. Before Jenny left for India, her daughter Christina shared some serious doubts. However, Christina still traveled to see her mother and get to know Sumit, giving him the benefit of the doubt and supporting her mother — even if things didn't go as planned.
Chantel Everett's Mom, Karen
Chantel Everett might have the most famous family to ever come out of 90 Day Fiancé. She and Pedro Jimeno were determined to stay together on the show, despite the rocky moments they often found themselves facing. Pedro may not be 90 Day Fiancé's biggest troublemaker, but has his share of drama with Chantel's family, and one time he even left their home after a brawl at dinner.
However, despite Pedro and Chantel's challenging relationship, Chantel's mom Karen has maintained support for her child. Karen helped Chantel navigate the ups and downs of her relationship with Pedro, and stayed by her daughter's side. Furthermore, she supported Chantel's foray into reality TV, co-starring in Chantel's spinoff The Family Chantel.
Paul Staehle's Mom, Mary
Paul Staehle faced different challenges in his relationship with Karine Martins each season he appeared on. From gathering up enough money to find a place to live for his family to facing his legal past in order to travel internationally, things were seldom easy for Paul. As such, he required plenty of support.
Paul's mom Mary is there for her son, but she is certainly not a pushover. She warned Paul about everything he was risking when he first travels to see Karine. However, after the couple's relationship developed, she supported Paul and Karine's decision to be together. Mary showed Paul tough love, eventually cutting off his financial support, but she continues to stand by his side and guide his search for a better life for his family.
Tiffany Franco's Son, Daniel
Tiffany Franco and Ronald Smith have plenty stacked against them in their relationship as they figured out a way to build a family and compromise where they'll settle. The vastly different worlds of the U.S. and South Africa made for a difficult decision. Things got even more challenging between the couple when Ronald's past gambling addiction threatened their relationship.
To make things more complicated, Tiffany was going into her new marriage with her young son Daniel. But although many children have difficulting adjusting to a new father figure, Daniel embraced Ronald from the outset. He rarely complained and he supported Tiffany's decision to marry. Furthermore, Daniel did it with a smile on his face.