Avery Mills and Omar Albakour have recently announced several exciting life updates and fans are thrilled to see the couple thriving. Avery may have only been 19 years old when she married Omar on season 3 of TLC's90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, butshe has displayed maturity and ambition in the face of many of life's challenges.
The couple has navigated Avery's move to Dubai, Omar's visa process, college, a joint move to the United States, and many cultural miscommunications, all while remaining committed to strengthening their relationship. As a result of her tenacious personality and impressive personal growth, Avery hasbecome a fan favorite. Now that Avery is coming into her own, there are plenty of interesting things tolearn about the reality star.
She Converted To IslamPrior To Meeting Omar
Contrary to popular belief, Avery, who was raised Christian, did not convert to Islam in order to marry Omar, nor did he force her into converting. She became interested in the religion when she was 18 years old and, after learning more about it, decided to convert on her own.
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After she converted, Avery's Muslim coworker and friend showed her a marriage app for people following the faith and it was there that she first connected with Omar. Sheis now proudly Muslim and enjoys helping others learn about Islam. Avery recently called out Islamophobic Walmart employees on her Twitter account and has remained committed to educating her fans about the religion.
She Now Lives In New Jersey
Avery and Omar are living in New Jersey. Avery is originally from Ohio, but she's moved around quite a bit since she and Omar began their relationship.
Initially, Avery had planned to move to Syria to be with Omar when they realized he would not be able to come to the U.S. on account of the travel ban. However, the young married couple ended up living together in Dubai instead. After Omar's visa approval, they quickly moved to New Jersey where he has family. It is unclear whether the couple will remain in New Jersey long-term, as they've talked about moving elsewhere in order to better pursue their career goals.
She's Still Close With Her Family
Avery married Omar shortly after converting to Islam. She was only 19 years old when they wed and following the ceremony, she announced that she planned to move to Syria to be with him. Not surprisingly, her supportive mother Teri, often seen in90 Day Fiancé, was concerned.
According to fans, many 90 Day stars are the worst parents, but Teri is easily one of90 DayFiancé'smost supportive mothers, even traveling to Lebanon for her daughter's wedding. Teri and her former cheerleader daughterstill have a strong bond and are likely able to spend more time together now, since Avery is living in the U.S. again. Additionally, Avery brought her little brother, Ethan, to Dubai and took him to the World Expo, posting a video collage of the bonding experience on her Instagram page.
She Became Engaged To OmarBeforeMeetingHim In Person
After meeting Omar on a Muslim marriage app, the young couple began a long-distance relationship. However, Omar was living in Syria at the time, and, because of the travel ban, he could not come to the United States.
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The couple became engaged before actually meeting, and married in Lebanon less than a week after meeting in person for the first time.After tying the knot, Avery and Omar spent a year and a half living apart from each other before they were able to reunite in Dubai, where they lived until Omar's U.S. visa was approved.They've been happily married for three years now.
She Loved Living In Dubai
Avery enjoyed her time in Dubai with Omar. In a Q&A session on their YouTube channelAvery even said, "In all honesty, I prefer living in the Middle East. It's extremely more safe than the USA." She continued by pointing out, "Abu Dhabi is the safest city in the world."
While living in Dubai, Avery regularly took to the couple's Instagram page to post pictures showcasing the beauty and rich history of the city, which is part of the United Arab Emirates. The couple explored the desert, enjoyed thebeautiful city and its architecture, and even rode camels.
She Has A Strained Relationship With Her Father
During an episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Self QuarantinedAvery admitted that her father, Dusty, is currently in jail. She also mentioned that her father has been in and out of prison for most of her life. During the episode, Avery and Omar spoke to Dusty on a video call. Dusty is not the only 90 Dayfranchise member to be convicted of a crime, but it is clear his absence has been hard on Avery.
Omar, whose father passed away when he was young, encouraged Avery to foster a relationship with Dusty. Now, the couple appears excited about the possibility of her father's future release. Hopefully, they will be able to remain in contact with Dusty during this challenging time.
SheDefended Another 90 Day Franchise Alum
Avery did not appreciate the way fellow franchise alum Yazan's family treated Brittany on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. The young reality star took to Twitter to express her disgust for the way the family acted. Yazan and his family are Muslim and he seemingly pressured Brittany to convert before they could marry.
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When Brittany visited his family's home in Jordan, her future-father-in-law called her a "prostitute," and berated her for the way she dressed on her Instagrampage.Avery was very vocal about the fact that Yazan's family could have used their meeting as an opportunity to encourage Brittany to learn more about Islam, instead of verbally attacking her.
She & Omar Don't Plan On Making Any Future 90 Day Franchise Appearances
Even though Avery and Omar have become fan favorites, Avery insists their time with the franchise has come to an end. It doesn't seem like there's any bad blood between the couple and the show, but it is likely the show doesn't align with their values. 90 Day Fiancé has garnered much criticismover the years, so it's possible the couple has more than one reason for wanting to distance themselves from the series.
The couple seems to be focusing on their careers, schooling, and their relationship. They can hardly be faulted for their ambition. Fans, on the other hand, have been vocal about wanting to see outspoken Avery on Pillow Talk,but it doesn't look like that's going to happen any time soon.
She Enjoys Traveling
Avery lovesexploring new places and seems to have found a travel buddy in her husband, Omar. While many cast members have been deemed the worst partners on 90 Day Fiancé,Avery seems to have found someone who shares her values and enjoystravelingas much as she does. The couple has documented their travels to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lebanon, Canada, The Bahamas, Washington D.C., New York City, and West Virginia, among other destinations.
While vacationing, the couple always makes sure they learn as much as they can about the place they are visiting and they often share that information with their Instagram followers. Now that the couple is thinking about moving out of New Jersey, it is likely they will consider a city filled withculture and interesting tourist attractions.
She & Omar Both Work In Healthcare
Omar is one of a small handful of 90 Daystarswho had successful careers before the show. He is a trained dentist who was practicing in Syria when he met Avery. Omar recently passed the U.S. dentistry examand just needs to complete some schooling before he can officially practice in the United States. He is now pursuing a Masters in periodontics.
Avery also appears to be interested in a career in healthcare. She is currently working as a medical assistant while in college earning a degree in Healthcare Management. Fans have applauded Avery and Omar for continuing to work towards their education and career goals instead of getting caught up in celebrity antics, as some cast members have.
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