Honey Boo Boo is one of a kind. The former pageant princess turned Reality-TV star has made herself into a household name. For better or for worse, everyone knows who Honey Boo Boo is.
As crazy as it may seem, on August 28th she’s celebrating her 15th birthday! Join in the fun and check out these 10+ random facts about Honey Boo Boo that fans didn’t know!
Her real name isn’t Honey Boo Boo.
It’s Alana Thompson ! Kind of boring by comparison, don’t you think?
Also, is there a parent alive who could get away with naming their child Honey Boo Boo? I guess maybe Kanye and Kim, but besides that — nobody.
Alana’s big break came on the reality TV series *Toddlers & Tiaras*.
As you can probably imagine, Toddlers &Tiaras was an inside look at the crazy world of child pageants and competitions.
Honey Boo Boo (Alana) became immediately infamous and almost overnight a (reality TV) star was born.
She’s not a baby anymore!
Believe it or not, Alana is celebrating her fifteenth birthday on August 28th 2020! Which I have to say makes me feel so incredibly old I can’t even begin to describe it.
Oh, how the time does fly.
Alana was a contestant on *Dancing With The Stars Juniors*!
In this video, Alana dances the Foxtrot to a Disney classic from Beauty and the Beast . I’m no expert, but from my vantage point, she moves pretty gracefully across the dance floor!
Sadly, the judges didn’t agree.
She has her own official merchandise.
There’s a wide array of items available for purchase in Alana’s web store .
You can outfit your phone with a Honey Boo Boo case, pick up a t-shirt, heck — Alana even has her own branded PPE!
Alana is a proud aunt!
Three times over! Her sister Anna gave birth to her first child back in 2012.
Alana’s youngest niece, Ella , was born in 2017. Alana’s Instagram is plastered with adorable pictures of all three girls.
*Here Comes Honey Boo Boo* was canceled because of Mama June.
At the time, she was rumored to be dating an ex-boyfriend who also happened to be a sex offender.
Upon hearing the news, TLC swiftly canceled the series — not wanting to invite controversy.
Alana has dreams beyond reality TV.
In an interview with E Online , Alana said “I want to be a nurse and a hairstylist and a mama.”
She also said that she’d work at McDonald’s, so long as they were willing to pay her in chicken nuggets.
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She’s an Insta influencer!
Alana has sponsorship deals with a number of different companies. Recently, she posed with a bag of Homestyle Harvest Chicken Nuggets.
“My new love @Homestyleharvest brand new @jurassicworld Chicken Nuggets. You can get them now at @Walmart so try them today (You’ll love them).”
Alana was making $50,000 per episode of *Here Comes Honey Boo Boo*.
Can you freaking believe that? Bear in mind that the show ran for 55 episodes.
If my math serves me right, that means that Alana would have made roughly $2.75 million before taxes.
She’s made her rounds on the late night TV circuit!
When she was first breaking into Reality TV, Alana appeared on multiple talk shows as a way to promote the show and herself.
During a memorable appearance on The Tonight Show , Alana taught Jimmy how to cheer with pom-poms!
Doctors called an intervention to address Alana’s weight issues.
The Doctors were especially concerned when it came to Alana’s sugar intake, as well as the excess amounts of processed foods she ate.
At only nine-years-old, Alana weighed more than 125 lbs.
Her net worth is close to $1 million!
Alana Thompson knows how to turn a dime into a dollar. As of 2019, her net worth was reported to be hovering around $500,000. Now, it’s closer to $800,000 .
Not bad for a former reality TV pageant princess.
Alana had to live with her sister Lauryn for a period of time.
Regardless of your opinion on Honey Boo Boo, there’s no denying that Alana Thompson has had a pretty hard life.
Her mother was arrested and sentenced to jail time for possession of illegal substances .
She has her own music video!
Alana recorded and released the track ” Movin’ Up .” I know that sometimes I might exaggerate things or speak in hyperbole but please listen when I tell you that this is the worst “song” I’ve ever heard.
Sorry, Alana — I’m just being honest.
