Honey Boo Boo Then & Now: Photos Of Her Transformation From Child Star To Teen

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Honey Boo Boo

Honey Boo Boo — Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson is a former child pageant star turned reality star. She got her start in the spotlight when she was just five years old and she starred on TLC’s show, ‘Toddlers and Tiaras.’ Fans fell in love with and were fascinated by by with Honey Boo Boo and her family, so they eventually got their own spin-off show, ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.’ However, the show was canceled in 2014 amidst controversies with Alana’s mom, June Shannon.

Honey Boo Boo and her family members starred in various other reality shows over the years, but faced a lot of ups and downs during their time in the spotlight. Amidst June’s issues with drug addiction and the law, Honey Boo Boo began living with one of her sisters. In 2021, she turned 16 years old, and has definitely transformed from the little girl who was first on reality television. Keep scrolling through the gallery to see more photos of Honey Boo Boo through the years.

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Honey Boo Boo In 2012

Honey Boo Boo In 2012 — Honey Boo Boo appears in a shot for ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ in 2012. She was just seven years old at the time she was first on the show.

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Honey Boo Boo On ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’

Honey Boo Boo On ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ — Honey Boo Boo lounges on a porch chair during her time on ‘Toddlers & Tiaras.’ The episode aired in 2012.

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Honey Boo Boo Showing Off Her Town

Honey Boo Boo Showing Off Her Town — Honey Boo Boo gives viewers a glimpse at her town during an episode of ‘Toddlers & Tiaras.’ The show depicted a behind-the-scenes look at the pageant world.

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Honey Boo Boo For ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’

Honey Boo Boo For ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ — Honey Boo Boo is all smiles while promoting her new reality show, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” in 2012. It was her family’s spin-off show after they appeared on “Toddlers & Tiaras.”

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Honey Boo Boo Filming ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’

Honey Boo Boo Filming ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ — Honey Boo Boo poses with her dog while filming for ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ in 2012. The scene was filmed in Los Angeles.

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Honey Boo Boo Out In NYC

Honey Boo Boo Out In NYC — Honey Boo Boo hit the streets of NYC with her mom June Shannon in April 2013. They were in town to do promo for ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.’

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Honey Boo Boo Heading To GMA

Honey Boo Boo Heading To GMA — Honey Boo Boo heads to an appearance on Good Morning America in Feb. 2014. She bundled up in the NYC cold for her trip.

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Honey Boo Boo At ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” Premiere

Honey Boo Boo At ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” Premiere — Honey Boo Boo walks the red carpet at the premiere of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” in Nov. 2015. She was ten years old at the time.

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Honey Boo Boo At HollywoodLife

Honey Boo Boo At HollywoodLife — Honey Boo Boo poses for exclusive photos at the HollywoodLife portrait studio. She was in town to promote season two of “Mama June: From Hot To Not.”

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Honey Boo Boo In NYC With June Shannon

Honey Boo Boo In NYC With June Shannon — Honey Boo Boo poses for pics with her mom, June Shannon, in New York City in June 2018. The ladies were there to promote their show, and Alana was 12 years old at the time.

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Honey Boo Boo At ‘Bridezillas’ Premiere

Honey Boo Boo At ‘Bridezillas’ Premiere — Honey Boo Boo attends the premiere of “Bridezillas” in New York City on March 13, 2019. She was 13 years old at the time the event took place.

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