What is Honey Boo Boo Child's Net Worth?
Honey Boo Boo Child, also known as Alana Thompson, is an American reality television star and child beauty contestant with a net worth of $100,000. Her rise to fame began with her appearance on the TLC show 'Toddlers and Tiaras,' where the quirky nature of her family led to several spinoffs, including 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' and 'Mama June: From Not to Hot.'
TLC Salary
The Thompson family earned $50,000 per episode for 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,' totaling $2.75 million by the end of the show's run.
TV Fame
Alana Frances Thompson was born on August 28, 2005, in McIntyre, Georgia. She is the fourth daughter of June 'Mama June' Thompson and Mike 'Sugar Bear' Thompson. Her journey in beauty pageants started at a very young age, which led to her stint on 'Toddlers and Tiaras,' a show that attracted mixed reviews and criticism from children's advocacy groups.
Known for her quirky catchphrases, Alana's popularity earned her a spinoff show, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.' The series followed Alana, her mother, and her family members, focusing on their lives within and outside the pageant world. However, the show was criticized for exploiting the family and promoting an unhealthy lifestyle. After airing 55 episodes, it was canceled following a controversial incident involving Mama June. TLC later aired 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo: The Lost Episodes' in 2017.
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Other TV Appearances
In 2015, Alana and her sister Lauryn recorded the song 'Movin' Up' with singer/songwriter Adam Barta, sparking the 'honey boo boo bop' craze. Alana has appeared on several other TV shows, including 'Dancing with the Stars: Juniors' in 2018, where she and her partner were eliminated in week four. She’s also appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' 'The Doctors,' 'The Wendy Williams Show,' 'The Screen Junkies Show,' 'Steve Harvey,' 'Good Morning America,' and 'Live with Kelly and Ryan.' Additionally, she was featured in 'Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012' and competed on 'Family Feud' in 2013. Alana also appeared on 'The Masked Singer.'
Personal Life
Honey Boo Boo Child's parents separated in 2014. After her father married Jennifer Lamb in 2017, Alana walked him down the aisle. In March 2019, Mama June was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, leading Alana’s sister Lauryn to obtain legal guardianship of her at the age of 20. In April 2020, Lauryn, her husband Josh, and Alana were evicted from their home due to overdue rent payments amounting to $1,242.
