Alana Thompson’s relationship with her mom and dad look different than when 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' ended 8 years ago McKinley Franklin is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been ...

“While on the kids’ pageant circuit, Alana 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 ...

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson is long past her pageant days. Alana made her television debut during season 5 of TLC’s child beauty pageant reality series Toddlers & Tiaras. Alongside her ...