Abby Lee Miller: See Photos Of The ‘Dance Moms’ Star

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Abby Lee Miller

Abby Lee Miller — Abby Lee Miller is perhaps one of the most contentious and outrageous reality television personalities ever. She founded the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and rose to fame on the Lifetime TV show, ‘Dance Moms,’ which premiered in July 2011. She became known for her strict and controverisal, albeit successful, teaching methods, and she often feuded with the mothers of her dancers on the show. In Oct. 2015, Abby was indicted for fraud after she allegedly created a secret bank account to stow income she received. She pleaded not guilty, and her case was delayed for several months. In June 2016, she struck a plea deal, and was sentenced to one year and one day in prison in May 2017. She began serving her time in July 2017, and missed the second half of season 7 of ‘Dance Moms.’ She was transferred to a halfway house to complete her sentence in March 2018, but was released on May 25 after being diagnosed with cancer. She did the rest of her time in a hospital, and remains in a wheelchair as she continues to re-learn how to walk. Click through to see more photos of Abby Lee MIller!

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Abby Lee Miller in her wheelchair at the Santa Monica beach

Abby Lee Miller in her wheelchair at the Santa Monica beach — Abby Lee Miller moves around the Santa Monica, Calif. beach in her wheelchair on Aug. 31, 2021. Abby Lee, who has been in a wheelchair since 2018 due to spinal surgery, dressed casually in a black shirt and sweatpants for the beach outing.

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Abby Lee Miller chats with beachgoers in Santa Monica

Abby Lee Miller chats with beachgoers in Santa Monica — Abby Lee Miller stops to chat with beachgoers in Santa Monica, Calif. on Aug. 31, 2021. At one point, the shirtless male beachgoer did some incredible somersaults over Abby Lee’s head as she leaned over in her wheelchair.

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Abby Lee Miller at the National Film & Television Awards

Abby Lee Miller at the National Film & Television Awards — Abby Lee Miller flashes a huge smile while attending the National Film & Television Awards in Dec. 2018. After being diagnosed with cancer, Abby has been confined to a wheelchair, and she was seated in it on the red carpet.

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Abby Lee Miller the National Film & Television Awards

Abby Lee Miller the National Film & Television Awards — Abby Lee Miller poses with Mackenzie Sol at the National Film & Television Awards in Dec. 2018. Abby showed off her tan skin and rocked an all-black outfit for the event.

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Abby Lee Miller rocks a casual black outfit

Abby Lee Miller rocks a casual black outfit — Abby Lee Miller promotes her Abby Lee Miller Dance Company in a t-shirt for the studio while out and about. She kept it comfy in sweats and sunglasses to complete the look.

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Abby Lee Miller steps out in LA

Abby Lee Miller steps out in LA — Abby Lee Miller steps out in a wheel chair in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2019. Despite her recent health struggles, the realty star was all-smiles and glam as ever with a perfect red manicure, blowout and dressy green top.

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Abby Lee Miller At ‘The Book of Henry’ film premiere

Abby Lee Miller At ‘The Book of Henry’ film premiere — Abby Lee Miller is seen attending an after party for the ‘The Book of Henry’ film premiere on June 14, 2017. Abby opted for a mauve top, long feathre necklace and gold watch for the outing, showing off a nude manicure.

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Abby Lee Miller arrives at the Teen Choice Awards

Abby Lee Miller arrives at the Teen Choice Awards — Abby Lee Miller strikes a pose at the Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California. The ‘Dance Moms’ star opted for a sequin top, black pants and sandals for the festive occasion.

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Abby Lee Miller poses with Chippendales dancers

Abby Lee Miller poses with Chippendales dancers — Abby Lee Miller and four shirtless Chippendales dancers snap a photo in Las Vegas on July 18, 2013. The ‘Dance Moms’ star was all-smiles for the occasion, and opted for a chic black ensemble, blow out and seductive red nail.

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Abby Lee Miller arrives at A&E’s upfront

Abby Lee Miller arrives at A&E’s upfront — Abby Lee Miller poses with one hand on her hip at the A&E Upfront event in New York City on May 9, 2012. Abby was so chic in a neutral cream sweater and jeweled top, paired with a sequin clutch. The reality star kept her glam on point with a red lip gloss.

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