What Happened to Anna & Mursel from 90 Day Fiancé? (2025 Update)
When Anna Campisi and Mursel Mistanoglu first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé Season 7 in 2019, they were both 38 and united by a love of beekeeping that blossomed through a Facebook group. Their storyline quickly turned into one of the season’s most dramatic arcs — torn between cultural differences, a steep language barrier, Mursel’s family disapproval, and the ticking clock of the K-1 visa. At one point Mursel even left for Turkey, seemingly ending everything, only to return in a rare visa twist that allowed them to marry just hours before the deadline.
From there, viewers saw them struggle to blend Anna’s three children into their new household, face tense conversations about modesty and lifestyle, and fight to keep their relationship afloat. Yet their resilience carried them forward into marriage, parenthood through surrogacy, a growing business, and personal transformations. With so many twists and milestones behind them, the question remains: what has life really looked like for Anna and Mursel since those early days on reality TV, and where are they now in 2025?
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Early Struggles on 90 Day Fiancé
Anna, a Nebraska-based mother of three who was 38 years old at the time, met Mursel, a 38-year-old Turkish beekeeper from Antalya, through a Facebook beekeeping group. Their romance blossomed online, but once on the show, they faced major challenges:
- Language barrier: As seen on the show, Anna admitted, “The language barrier is gonna be pretty tough. We can have really basic conversations but if we want to get into a more serious conversation we do have to use a translator app.” Mursel would sometimes misinterpret her words, which caused tension early on.
- Family disapproval: Mursel’s family initially disapproved of Anna, especially because she already had children. One of the most dramatic points of their storyline came when Mursel chose to prioritize his family’s wishes over his relationship. Anna was devastated, saying she thought he would pick her over his family. In tense scenes, she told him she was angry that he couldn’t prove his love by standing up for their relationship. Mursel, in turn, expressed his own pain, saying he was suffering too but felt torn. Their heated exchange included emotional statements like Anna telling him not to contact her again, underscoring just how close they came to ending their relationship entirely.
- Meeting Anna’s children: Another major hurdle was introducing Mursel to Anna’s three boys. As Anna herself explained, “We’ve only spent 30 days together in person and I’m starting to get nervous about Mursel meeting the boys.” That limited time together underscored the pressure of merging households so quickly. Their first meeting carried a lot of weight since they would all soon be living together. The boys used a translator app to ask him questions about his trip, pizza, and chocolate. While the exchanges were simple, they reflected the cultural and language barriers the family had to overcome. Anna noted that she wasn’t worried about how her kids would act toward Mursel — instead, she felt it was important for him to create a positive image for himself. This moment highlighted how blending their lives would take patience, communication tools, and time for trust to build.
Visa drama and reunion
Another dramatic chapter came when Mursel initially returned to Turkey under pressure from his family, leaving Anna heartbroken. But soon after, he called with surprising news: his parents had relented and allowed them to marry. Anna admitted she was still angry at him for leaving but also recognized she still loved him. In a rare twist, Mursel was able to have his K-1 visa reissued, giving the couple an unexpected second chance. Scenes captured Anna’s disbelief as she learned he had secured a new ticket and would be flying back to the United States within days. This rollercoaster moment highlighted just how close they were to losing everything — and how unusual it was for a visa process to give them a do-over. Their reunion set the stage for their eventual wedding in Nebraska and gave their storyline one of the most emotional turnarounds in the season.
Wedding dress and final preparations
In the lead-up to their ceremony, Anna went dress shopping and revealed the cultural compromises she was making for Mursel. She explained that if it were up to him, her dress would cover her from neck to wrist, but she wanted something that made her feel beautiful on her big day. After trying on different gowns, Anna chose a beaded wedding dress that she described as the one, saying she felt truly beautiful in it. Friends reassured her that Mursel would love it despite his preference for more modest clothing.
These scenes also showed Anna balancing her own identity with the expectations of her fiancé. She noted that since Mursel’s arrival she had adjusted parts of her lifestyle — such as drinking less and wearing more modest outfits — but ultimately affirmed that her wedding day was her chance to express herself. In quieter moments before the wedding, Anna admitted to feeling nervous, even questioning if she might be making a bad decision. Still, she reassured herself and her friends that Mursel was the one, and the couple pressed forward with determination despite last-minute stress and obstacles.
Wedding in Nebraska
Anna and Mursel officially married on September 8, 2019, just two hours before his K-1 visa expired, making their ceremony a true race against time. The intimate Nebraska wedding was held outdoors in a backyard setting, with lace‑draped arches decorated with red flowers and yellow floral arrangements on the ground. Anna wore a strapless white gown with a jeweled bodice, flowing lace train, and a red ribbon sash, while Mursel wore a navy blue suit with a red tie. She carried a bouquet of white and yellow flowers, walking down the aisle with her sons by her side, symbolizing her blended family. Guests, including friends and family, gathered closely as the couple exchanged vows under twinkling lights. The ceremony captured both relief and joy after months of uncertainty.
During the vows, the officiant invited them to join hands and asked Mursel if he would love, honor, nurture, and support Anna until death. Anna, referred to as Anna Marie in the ceremony, responded with her own promises, and both exchanged rings before being pronounced husband and wife. Emotional moments followed — from Mursel lifting Anna in celebration to their first dance in the yard — reflecting their determination to start anew despite all the hurdles.
The wedding was especially meaningful for Anna, who reflected on all the obstacles they had overcome: the language barrier, her children’s adjustment, Mursel leaving and returning, and the disapproval of his family. She admitted she hadn’t thought they would make it to this point, but the wedding marked the beginning of the rest of their lives together. This milestone not only provided closure to their televised journey but also cemented their place as one of the franchise’s most resilient couples.
Life After the Wedding
Following their marriage in September 2019, Anna and Mursel settled into a blended family life in Bellevue, Nebraska. Anna’s three sons slowly adjusted to Mursel’s presence, while he embraced his role as a stepfather. The couple leaned into their shared love of bees, launching their small business Beauty and the Bees, which began selling honey and handmade bee products locally and online. This venture became both a livelihood and a symbol of their bond.
Quarantine and Family Adjustments (2020)
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the family spent months in self-quarantine. Anna reflected on how far they had come as a blended family, since Mursel’s early days with the children had been rocky. Over time, they grew more comfortable together, using the long period at home to bond. Mursel admitted that living in a bustling household sometimes felt overwhelming, but he settled into the rhythm of family life.
The pandemic also brought challenges: Anna expressed concern about her sons’ homeschooling, saying they lacked discipline and that she worried about their education. Quarantine moments even included home haircuts, which the boys jokingly criticized. These everyday struggles reflected the reality of their life off-camera — navigating parenting, adapting to new routines, and finding humor in small missteps.
Fertility Journey and Surrogacy
Before surrogacy, Anna and Mursel began a carefully documented fertility process that included hormone injections, blood work, and ultrasounds. When the time came, they drove nearly 17 hours from Nebraska to a clinic in Syracuse, New York, because the costs there were significantly lower than other East Coast centers. The long drive required last-minute planning, childcare arrangements, and store coverage, adding to their stress. Anna admitted she was nervous, fearing she might not produce enough mature eggs. In the end, doctors retrieved seven eggs — just one shy of her hoped-for eight — which gave them optimism about creating embryos and moving forward with surrogacy.
Anna and Mursel even brought gifts of honey, toffee, and lip balm from their business to thank the clinic staff, showcasing how their beekeeping passion was woven into this new stage of life. After fertilization, embryos were created and frozen until a surrogate was chosen in Ukraine. This chapter highlighted the emotional, financial, and logistical hurdles they endured before their successful surrogacy journey.
Parenthood
In April 2022, Anna and Mursel achieved one of their biggest dreams: welcoming their son, Gokhan John, via surrogacy. Born on April 11, 2022, he arrived five weeks early and weighed just over five pounds. He was born five weeks early, weighing just over five pounds. Their surrogate was based in Ukraine, and the couple faced extraordinary challenges due to the outbreak of war. Anna worked with the nonprofit Dynamo Project to safely enter Ukraine, retrieve her newborn, and bring him home. This tense and emotional experience earned admiration from fans worldwide, who praised their perseverance and courage in expanding their family under such dangerous circumstances.
Growing Their Beekeeping Business
By 2023, Beauty and the Bees had grown beyond local sales, gaining traction with online orders and social media marketing. They expanded their product line to include honey, beeswax candles, soaps, and skincare items, while also using their platform to educate the public about pollinators and sustainable living. This entrepreneurial success highlighted their resilience and ability to turn a shared passion into a thriving brand.
Health and Weight-Loss Journey
Anna has been candid about her health transformation, undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey in April 2023 — a pivotal step in improving her long‑term wellness. By August 2023, she updated fans: “Here is my monthly update on my gastric sleeve surgery I had April 15th! I’m down 65 pounds… Looking back on this photo of the day I had surgery gives me so many feelings! I can’t believe I let myself get to this point. I knew I had to do something.” She recalled how her body once ached daily and how difficult it was to keep up with baby Gokhan. After surgery, her energy returned, and she was finally able to wear clothes she had saved for years. Anna admitted the process was mentally challenging but described it as the best decision for her health, her family, and her marriage.
By December 2023, she proudly announced reaching what she called “Onederland,” celebrating a drop from 284 pounds to 190. She told followers, “I’ve lost 94 pounds since April 15… I’m no longer in pain when I walk or out of breath. I can keep up with Gokhan.” Along with more energy, she noted her hair was growing back — a sign of her improved health. Since then, Anna has surpassed the 100‑pound milestone.
In Feb 2025, she confirmed on Instagram that she had lost about 100 pounds and maintained it, while still aiming to shed another 25 pounds. Media outlets also described her as “unrecognizable” after her transformation. Her gastric sleeve journey has become a central theme in her 2024–2025 updates, resonating with fans who admire her determination, transparency, and focus on balancing health with family life.
Blending Cultures at Home
At home in Nebraska, Anna and Mursel actively blended their American and Turkish backgrounds. Mursel has worked to improve his English since moving to the U.S., while Anna has taken steps to learn Turkish so she can better communicate with his family and preserve his cultural heritage. This bilingual approach also benefits their son, Gokhan, who is being raised in both languages.
Their shared beekeeping venture, Beauty and the Bees, became another cultural bridge — combining Mursel’s Turkish beekeeping roots with Anna’s Midwestern entrepreneurial spirit. Honey, beeswax balms, and other products symbolized how their personal traditions merged into a joint livelihood.
Together, they celebrated American and Turkish holidays, and incorporated family rituals from both backgrounds. What was once a language barrier early in their relationship became a strength, as their daily practice of speaking both languages and honoring each other’s customs solidified their home as a space of cultural harmony.
Over time, Anna also introduced Mursel to everyday aspects of Midwestern living — from family barbecues to local school events with her boys — while Mursel shared Turkish meals, traditions, and stories with their extended family. This exchange of traditions allowed both sides to feel included and helped their children experience the richness of two cultures under one roof.
Where They Are Now (2025)
As of 2025, Anna and Mursel remain happily married and focused on raising their son, Gokhan. They continue to run Beauty and the Bees, which in August 2025 relocated to a larger retail shop in Bellevue, Nebraska. The new location features their familiar offerings — raw and whipped honey, jams, teas, toffee, and beeswax candles — while also preparing to introduce authentic Turkish ice cream (dondurma) and Italian gelato, a nod to Mursel’s heritage. Their expansion shows how their passion project has evolved into a community fixture.
Beyond the business, Anna has embraced new personal hobbies, such as taking tennis lessons with friends, which she shares on social media as part of her ongoing journey of self‑growth.
Conclusion: What’s Next for Anna & Mursel?
By September 2025, Anna and Mursel are not only thriving as parents and business partners but also as a cross‑cultural couple who continue to integrate both Turkish and American traditions into their home and community life. Will their journey inspire more 90 Day Fiancé couples to overcome cultural barriers and build lasting relationships? Fans will certainly be watching to see what comes next.
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