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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mama June Shannon says her family has been 'brought together' by the death of her daughter
Mama June's family has been "brought together" by the death of her daughter. The 45-year-old reality star went through a custody battle against her former son-in-law Michael Cardwell following the death of her daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell - who passed away in December 2023 at the age of 29 following a battle with cancer - and has now admitted that her granddaughter is a "constant reminder" of what she has lost. She told UsWeekly: "Kaitlyn is a constant reminder of Anna. "When we say attitude, looks, [the way she] talks, the way she laughs. [You'll be listening to her] and you'll be like, 'Damn, it's Anna. "I feel like Anna passing has brought us all together as a family, just because we see that life is not as long as we think. Sometimes it can end a lot faster than we were hoping. We're not trying to take a day for granted anymore." Mama June - who is also mother to Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson', 19, as well as Jessica Shannon, 28, and 25-year-old Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird - will be seen alongside her family addressing the tragedy on the upcoming season of 'Family Crisis'. The family all shot to fame when they appeared together on 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' in the early 2010s, but now that Alana is a college student, she is keen to show others that she is not the child star she once was. She said: "I just feel like people are going to see me grow more into being a grown adult and actually being on my own now in Colorado. "'I think that will be a big shift and, hopefully, people will now look at me as like, 'Oh, she's grown now. She's not six anymore."
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson reveals reality TV earnings and financial struggles
Alana Thompson, better known as "Honey Boo Boo," recently spoke out about her reality TV earnings and financial difficulties. Despite her long-running presence on shows like Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Toddlers & Tiaras, and Dancing with the Stars Juniors, Alana revealed in an interview with People that she has never seen the money she earned from her initial TV success. Alana stated, "I have never, ever received the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo money. I don't know what happened to it." She also accused her mother, Mama June Shannon, of taking $35,000 of her earnings from Dancing with the Stars Juniors in 2018. Although June reportedly returned the money, Alana claims she never received an apology. The issue of Alana's earnings has been a major storyline on Mama June: Family Crisis, where the family drama surrounding the money continues to unfold. Alana mentioned she considered suing her mother but hesitated because 'by law, she did what was right,' explaining that 20% of her earnings were placed in a Coogan account—a trust designed to protect minors' earnings. Alana is currently working on a Lifetime film, I Was Honey Boo Boo, which she says has helped her pay for college. Since her sister Pumpkin gained custody in 2022, Pumpkin has set up a Coogan account for her, though Alana has yet to access the funds, preferring to save them for future needs. Fans can watch I Was Honey Boo Boo to learn more about her rise to fame and ongoing journey.
Buzz Feed
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Honey Boo Boo Says Mama June Stole Money From Her
You know Alana Thompson — and if the name isn't familiar to you, maybe "Honey Boo Boo" is. Alana was and has been a reality TV staple across the last decade and change — from her appearances in Toddlers and Tiaras and Dancing with the Stars to the TV show that launched her to fame, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Of course, reality TV fame doesn't always translate to tangible wealth — and in a new interview with People, Alana revealed that she hasn't seen much money at all from her television stardom. "I never had gotten all the money," she said. "I have never, ever received the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo money. I've never seen it. Never ever even heard of it, if I'm being completely honest. I don't know what happened to it." What's more, Alana claims that her mother, Mama June Shannon, effectively stole $35,000 of her earnings from appearing on Dancing with the Stars' "Juniors" season in 2018. People also points out that the issue of what happened with Alana's reality TV earnings played out on the previous season of Mama June: Family Crisis as well. June, for her part, told the publication that she "can't talk" about Alana's allegations regarding her money because it continues to be a part of the upcoming season. 'I let my mama drag me through a lot of shit, but I think my breaking point was when she stole my money,' Alana alleged, further claiming that June recently returned the money to her but didn't directly apologize to her for taking it. Alana went on to claim that, to this day, she doesn't know how much money she actually made from TV. "It was just so long ago," she said. "At that time, Mama always just stressed to us like, 'Oh, I'm setting you up for your future. You have Coogan accounts.' And it's like, 'Where are the Coogan accounts now?'" A Coogan account is a trust that's set up for minors who generate earnings from their work in entertainment or sports. Alana also says she considered suing June at one point, but hesitated to because "I wouldn't probably get anything out of the end of the bargain because by law, she did what was right." "By law, she at least put 20 percent in my account. And the other 80, she said that she used to take care of me. So the law, I feel like wouldn't see really a problem with what she did, I guess." In case you didn't know, Alana also narrates a Lifetime dramatized film about her rise to fame, I Was Honey Boo Boo. In the interview, Alana also says that her work on the film has helped her pay for college. "I'm hoping that there's more work coming for me in the future, but with this movie plus filming on the [Mama June: Family Crisis] show, I've just kind of been saving and making sure that I don't get to the end of my pot," she says, before noting that her sister Pumpkin also set up a Coogan account for her when she obtained custody of Alana in 2022. "I've yet to even go and get that, if I'm being honest, because I'm in the mindset of — if I don't actually need it, I might as well just let it save up," she said. "And when I do actually need it, it'll be there for me." You can watch I Was Honey Boo Boo here.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Honey Boo Boo Reflects on Mama June's Struggle With Drug Addiction and Where They Stand Today
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson's upcoming Lifetime biopic, I Was Honey Boo Boo, brought some closure to the period in her life where she watched her mom battle drug addiction. 'That was a really hard time for me and I was trying to transition into high school and there was just so much going on in my life at that time,' Thompson, now 19, tells Us Weekly exclusively. 'Plus, everything my mom was doing on top of that was very hard for me. So that was probably one of the hardest things to just revisit.' 'But in a way I think it kind of brought me closure just because being able to finally just say it out loud, kind of just let it get off my chest a little bit and in a way it was light closure for sure,' she added. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo aired on TLC from 2012 to 2017, following the life of Thompson, then a child beauty pageant contestant, and her family, led by mom, June 'Mama June' Shannon. When the spinoff series, Mama June: From Not to Hot, started on WeTV, Shannon began struggling with drugs. She and then-boyfriend Geno Doak were arrested in 2019 on felony drug possession just days after her family staged an intervention for her. 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' Stars: Where Are They Now? As her mom's addiction worsened, Thompson noticed a change. 'I just noticed her locking her door and when she locked her bedroom door, it threw me off,' she said. 'But when she started locking her bedroom and bathroom door, that threw me off even more. My mom has always had an open door policy and we can come in and talk about anything to her.' And while Thompson said she never went hungry, she was often left fending for herself for dinner. 'When she got really bad in her addiction, there wasn't home cooked meals,' she said. 'I had to figure it out on my own or I was eating a bowl of cereal or noodles or whatever it was that I could cook at that time.' 'Dark Side of Reality TV' 1st Look Explores Honey Boo Boo's 'Toddlers and Tiaras' Rise to Fame Thompson admitted that for the 'first year or two' after her mom got sober, she worried about her relapsing. Now, Shannon has a few years of sobriety under her belt and it's no longer a worry. 'Now it's like I don't think it's even a thought in my mind just because of how anti-drug she is now,' Thompson explained. 'She doesn't like any drugs. She doesn't smoke cigarettes, she doesn't do alcohol, literally nothing. She doesn't do it. She hates it. So I'm very proud of her and I don't even think that's a concern for me anymore.' 'We're in a really good spot right now,' she added. 'I mean, honestly, I can't put into words how good of a spot we are in right now. It is just perfect. I mean, we don't talk every single day, but we do make sure to communicate with each other.' I Was Honey Boo Boo premieres Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'I Was Honey Boo Boo' - Stream Alana Thompson's story anywhere across the world
Perhaps we should let 19 year old Alana Thompson introduce "I Was Honey Boo Boo", it is the biopic about her life after all. "Beyond the glitter, the pageants, and the catchphrases, there was a lot going on behind the scenes. I'm narrating the film myself because nobody can tell it like I can. From family struggles and hard truths to finding my own voice, 'I Was Honey Boo Boo' shows the side of child stardom the cameras didn't always catch." Here's how to watch 'I Was Honey Boo Boo' from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE. "I Was Honey Boo Boo" premieres in U.S. on Saturday, May 17 at 8.00 p.m. ET on Lifetime.• U.S. — Lifetime via Sling. Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free Fans of reality TV will probably know about her rise to fame as a child pageant contestant on 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and then her huge and sudden moment of fame via the show 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo'. Since then she has had the difficult personal journey navigating the challenges of growing up under intense public scrutiny. You could also add the difficulties of growing up in a family with its own particular set of issues, particularly demanding mother Mama June (played by Chelsea Larkin), before a set of scandals and legal problems led to Alana being placed into the care of Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird (Georgia Small). Now almost 20 and looking to put herself through college, Alana is ready to reclaim her narrative. "America's favorite redneck little girl" to the present day, Thompson says she hopes that the movie "brings some healing, not just for me, but for anyone who's ever felt misunderstood or unheard." Read on to find out how to watch "I Was Honey Boo Boo' online and from anywhere around the world. In the U.S., "I Was Honey Boo Boo" will air in the U.S. on Lifetime with the premiere set for Saturday, May 17 at 8.00 p.m. ET. If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch Lifetime on a live TV service, like Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, and DirecTV Stream. Traveling outside the States? You'll need to use a VPN to unblock your usual streaming service when abroad. Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV services on the market. The Sling Blue package includes more than 50 channels including Fox and NBC (in select cities), TLC, AMC, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV, Lifetime and USA. Right now get 50% off your first month! Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "I Was Honey Boo Boo" on your usual streaming service? You can still watch "I Was Honey Boo Boo" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market: There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Try the $3.99 per month plan for the best value Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Fire up your website or streaming service of choice and tune in to "I Was Honey Boo Boo" just as you would at home. Unfortunately there is no confirmed release date for "I Was Honey Boo Boo" in the U.K. but if that changes you'll read it here first. It is most likely to drop on Discovery Plus. A Discovery Plus subscription starts at £3.99 per month. For sports fans, the £30.99 premium tier will get all things TNT Sports, such as Champions League and Premier League football. If you're outside of the U.K., you can try using a VPN to catch the show on your regular domestic streaming service. Despite Canadian residents having access to Lifetime, their scheduling is different and "I Was Honey Boo Boo" will not be available on the platform. A release date for it is currently unknown, but you can be certain that Lifetime will broadcast it when accessible. Americans on vacation in Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home as you will be geo-blocked when in the Great North. We recommend NordVPN. There is no release date announced yet for "I Was Honey Boo Boo" in Australia but if and when that changes you'll read about that here first. Visiting Australia and don't want to wait? 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