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I Was Honey Boo Boo
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I Was Honey Boo Boo

2025-05-17 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.5

Drama · TV Movie

While on the kids' pageant circuit, Alana Thompson became known as "Honey Boo Boo," as the world discovered her and her colorful family, led by her mother, Mama June. Alana's dynamic persona captivated audiences and caught the attention of producers, catapulting her and her family to meteoric stardom as reality TV stars. But behind closed doors were forced smiles, silent tears and the lingering sense of uncertainty for what the future held for Alana and her family. After a series of scandals and legal troubles, Alana's world was turned upside down and she was ultimately placed in the care of her older sister, Pumpkin. Now in college, Alana is determined to shake off the labels that have followed her, shed light on the darker side of child stardom and forge a path to overcome generational trauma and challenges.

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Directors
Katie Boland
Production companies
Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alana ThompsonAlana ThompsonNarrator (voice)
Isabelle AyresAlana Thompson aka 'Honey Boo Boo'
Chelsea LarkinJune Shannon aka 'Mama June'
Georgia SmallGeorgia SmallLauryn Efird aka 'Pumpkin'
Freddie CohenJosh Efrid
Emily NevittJessica Shannon
Luke HansonTristan Ianiero
Neil ChinneckNeil ChinneckMike Thompson aka 'Sugar Bear'
Richard Nicholas EmersonGeno Doak
Keith AlexanderDralin
Kamara BacchusSusie
Eoin LynchEoin LynchMark
Vale CooperYoung Alana
Mia TurleyYoung Lauryn

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