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About
Online content creator and Instagram star best known for posting motherhood, faith, and lifestyle content on her melissamaecarlton Instagram account. Following the loss of two of her daughters, she uses her platform to advocate for grief awareness and openly share her life after loss.
Before fame
She launched her Instagram account in August 2019 and became verified in November 2023.
Trivia
One of her most popular Instagram reels, with over 6.2 million views, is a tribute honoring her daughter Abigail. She has received 20,000 likes on TikTok. She has amassed over 150,000 followers on the platform.
Family life
She married her husband, Tom Carlton, at the age of 20. Together, they had four children, a son, Harry, and three daughters, Abigail, Lily, and Molly. Abigail passed away in April 2024, and Molly passed away in December 2025.
Associated with
She posted an Instagram reel set to "Paris, Texas" by Lana Del Rey.
