I Was Honey Boo Boo (2025)

  • NR
  • 05/17/2025 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie

Overview

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.

Katie Boland

Director

Emily Silver

Writer

Cast

Alana Thompson's headshot

Alana Thompson

Narrator (voice)
Isabelle Ayres's headshot

Isabelle Ayres

Alana Thompson / "Honey Boo Boo"
Chelsea Larkin's headshot

Chelsea Larkin

June Shannon / "Mama June"
Georgia Small's headshot

Georgia Small

Lauryn Efird / "Pumpkin"
Freddie Cohen's headshot

Freddie Cohen

Josh Efrid
Emily Nevitt's headshot

Emily Nevitt

Jessica Shannon
Luke Hanson's headshot

Luke Hanson

Tristan Ianiero
Neil Chinneck's headshot

Neil Chinneck

Mike Thompson / "Sugar Bear"

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