I Was Honey Boo Boo

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.

Directed by Katie Boland

Top cast

Alana Thompson

Narrator (voice)

I

Isabelle Ayres

Alana Thompson aka 'Honey Boo Boo'

C

Chelsea Larkin

June Shannon aka 'Mama June'

Georgia Small

Lauryn Efird aka 'Pumpkin'

F

Freddie Cohen

Josh Efrid

E

Emily Nevitt

Jessica Shannon

L

Luke Hanson

Tristan Ianiero

Neil Chinneck

Mike Thompson aka 'Sugar Bear'

R

Richard Nicholas Emerson

Geno Doak

K

Keith Alexander

Dralin

K

Kamara Bacchus

Susie

Eoin Lynch

Mark

V

Vale Cooper

Young Alana

M

Mia Turley

Young Lauryn

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