Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, is back in the spotlight ...

The 'Toddlers & Tiaras' alum has been building her brand since her first television appearance in 2012 Noel Vasquez/Getty ; Alana Thompson/ Instagram Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson is long past her ...

Alana Thompson is reclaiming her story. The former child star, famously known as "Honey Boo Boo," is returning to television to narrate her own Lifetime biopic, I Was Honey Boo Boo, premiering on May ...

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson admitted she is worried about what her mother, “Mama June” Shannon, will think of her upcoming Lifetime biopic. “I’m a little nervous,” the 19-year-old told People on ...

When Honey Boo Boo—a.k.a. Alana Thompson—first appeared on Toddlers & Tiaras in 2012, people were quick to notice how much star power she had. She then went on to have her own show later that same ...

Narrated by the “Toddlers & Tiaras” and “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” star herself, the new Lifetime biopic, “I Was Honey Boo Boo,” explores Alana Thompson’s life and family dynamic, specifically with ...

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson is stepping back into the spotlight in Lifetime’s dramatic new biopic “I Was Honey Boo Boo.” The movie premieres Saturday, May 17 (5/17/2025) at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and “Mama June” Shannon found themselves in an awkward situation after being asked to join a popular reality show — only to be ghosted. The “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” ...

Alana Thompson was just 6 years old when she was plunged into a life of fame in “Toddlers & Tiaras.” She became known as “Honey Boo Boo.” Thompson narrates a new biopic, “I Was Honey Boo Boo,” coming ...

Alana Thompson was just 6 years old when she was plunged into a life of fame in “Toddlers & Tiaras.” She became known as “Honey Boo Boo.” Thompson narrates a new biopic, “I Was Honey Boo Boo,” coming ...

The iconic 2010's reality star is now all grown up and living life on her own terms. When it comes to iconic 2010s pop-culture figures, no list would be complete without Alana Thompson, the adorable ...

You can watch the special live on Lifetime for free on multiple streaming services including Philo, DirecTV Stream and Frndly, each of which offer free trials to new subscribers. The special biopic ...