Honey Boo Boo

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, born August 28, 2005, is a young reality T.V. star and former child beauty pageant. Her unique personality and funny antics made her a viral sensation, gaining her fans worldwide. Honey Boo Boo first appeared on T.L.C.’s “Toddlers & Tiaras,” which showcased her days of being a child beauty pageant. The audience loved the little girl, prompting T.L.C. to give her a reality series deal that blew up. Want to know more? Let’s dive deeper into the world of Honey Boo Boo and get to know her better!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Alana Frances Thompson

Birth date:

August 28, 2005

Age:

18

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

4' 11"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$1 million

Alana's Social Media:

Background

Alana Frances Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo, was born on August 28, 2005. She is the youngest child of June and Mike Thompson. When she was six, Honey Boo Boo appeared in the T.L.C. network show “Toddlers & Tiara.” The show gave viewers behind-the-scenes views of the world of child beauty pageantry. Honey Boo Boo caught the audience’s eye because she ran all around the stage in her flashy pageant dress while drinking a mixture of Red Bull and Mountain Dew called the “go-go juice.” Everybody loved her antics and wanted more, prompting T.L.C. to give Honey Boo Boo a reality T.V. series deal.

Honey Boo Boo’s show “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” launched in 2012 to mostly rave reviews. The show focused on the little girl’s family life and antics, her mom, June; her dad, Mike (“Sugar Bear”); and her sisters: Lauryn (“Pumpkin”), Jessica (“Chubbs”), and Anna (“Chickadee”). People adored the little girl and her family, sharing short videos everywhere to show their interest. The show was popular for two years, but it came crashing down in 2014 when T.L.C. canceled it because of Mama June’s controversial relationship with a sex offender.

Nowadays, Honey Boo Boo is active on her Instagram and frequently appears in her mother’s reality T.V. show “Mama June: From Not to Hot.” In 2018, she appeared in “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors,” in which she survived until the fourth week. Her charismatic personality and good dancing skills made her a fan favorite.

Career timeline

2011
She Debuts on Television

Honey Boo Boo makes her debut T.V. appearance in an episode of “The Screen Junkies Show.”

2012
She Gets Her Own Show

After stealing the spotlight in a child beauty pageant, Honey Boo Boo and her family get their own T.L.C. network show, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.”

2014
She Makes a Talk Show Appearance

Honey Boo Boo appears as a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”

2018
She Competes in a Dancing Show

Honey Boo Boo continues her T.V. career by competing in “Dancing with the Stars: Junior.”

Why We Love Honey Boo Boo

  1. She’s confident

    Honey Boo Boo’s confidence in herself and her likes and dislikes made her the darling of “Toddlers & Tiaras.” Her belief in herself landed her a reality T.V. deal.

  2. She speaks her mind

    Honey Boo Boo has been a victim of body shaming since she was five. As a result, she is very outspoken and not afraid to speak her mind about it.

  3. She’s strong

    With fame comes public scrutiny, and Honey Boo Boo has borne her fair share of it. However, she has remained strong throughout.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She has her own merch

    In 2020, Honey Boo Boo announced through her Instagram that she was releasing a collection of official merchandise, including a phone case, T-shirt, and face mask.

  2. She loves being an aunt

    Honey Boo Boo’s sister, Anna, gave birth to a child in 2012, and the young star adores her.

  3. She had a weight intervention

    In 2015, Honey Boo Boo and her mother appeared in an episode of “The Doctors” in which they discussed their worries about her being overweight.

  4. She has plans other than television

    In an interview, Honey Boo Boo said she wanted to be a nurse or hairstylist.

  5. She has a music video

    Honey Boo Boo released a music video for her song ‘Moving Up!’ in 2015.

Honey Boo Boo FAQs

Who is Honey Boo Boo living with now?

Currently, she lives with her sister Lauryn, also known as “Pumpkin.”

Does Mama June have custody of Honey Boo Boo?”

Lauryn and her husband have custody of Honey Boo Boo.

Who is Honey Boo Boo’s boyfriend?

Her boyfriend is a fellow Georgia resident named Dralin Carswell.

Honey Boo Boo’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024August 28Wednesday
2025August 28Thursday
2026August 28Friday
2027August 28Saturday
2028August 28Monday

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