Honey Boo Boo: Toddler in a Tiara to Teenage Reality Star

These days, reality television has become incredibly successful. Perhaps it’s because there is something for everyone: Learn how to model on America’s Next Top Model, sing on American Idol, test your business skills on The Apprentice, or find love on The Bachelor. The choices are endless, but appearing on one of these shows can be your big break. Take the Kardashians, for example, or the One Direction boys who started on X-Factor. Another reality star sensation is Alana Thompson, also known as Honey Boo Boo.

Alana in full pageant dress, hair, and makeup at the young age of 5/ Alana

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The sassy 5-year-old made her reality show debut on Toddlers & Tiaras and was immediately a fan favorite. Many people thought the excitement surrounding her would wear off, and so would her 15 minutes of fame. However, she was so popular that TLC created a reality show focused on the pageant queen and her family called, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. It followed the youngster navigating the world of pageantry, but the focus quickly shifted to the rest of the family. Like everyone in the public eye, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the family, but one specific scandal got the show canceled.

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