Reality show fans first tasted Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson in the TLC series “Toddlers & Tiaras” in 2012. Since then, this nickname has become synonymous with Georgian families, who share their rural lifestyle with the world.
On Saturday, Alana will celebrate her 16th birthday and welcome a new year full of opportunities. See what happens next to the reality star below.
She no longer wants to be called Honey Boo Boo.
After Alana and her family had their own show “Dear Boo Coming”, the audience began to call her “Honey boob child. “However, when she was about to celebrate a milestone birthday, she hoped that people would stop calling her by nicknames.
“My mother didn’t name me Honey Boo Boo. My name is Alana,” she told Teen fashion In an interview.
She insists that she is no longer the child of the beauty contest driven by “decisive juice.”
“They are two completely different people,” she said. “I want to say that I do like this Alana now, not the young Alana.”
Alana is repairing her relationship with her mother
In the interview, Alana revealed that she is working hard to establish a relationship with her Mother, Joan Shannon, “Back on track.”
“When my mother treated her very badly [drug use], I don’t know where I am going,” she said. “I am proud of how far I have gone. “
In 2019, June was arrested on charges of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substances. After Alana’s sister was arrested, Laurin “Pumpkin” Shannon, Was granted legal guardianship of minors.
“Many people in this world don’t realize how many people are really affected by drugs and alcohol. [use],” Alana explained. “It’s very, very difficult. This is what I don’t want anyone to get, really. “
She will stick to the reality show now
When she grows up, Alana wants to be a nurse. However, before she started her career in the medical field, she wanted to graduate high school, move out at the age of 18, buy a car, buy a house, and then go to college.
Although she has plans for the future, Alana will continue to appear in reality TV shows due to her high salary.
“I want to have my own life, do you know? When I have children or something, I want to be able to support my children,” she said. “This is definitely a temporary advantage. [and] Good for future life. “
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