I Was Honey Boo Boo

May 17, 2025

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Lifetime

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Alana Thompson

Alana Thompson / "Honey Boo Boo"

Isabelle Ayres

June Shannon / "Mama June"

Chelsea Larkin

Lauryn Efird / "Pumpkin"

Georgia Small

Josh Efrid

Freddie Cohen

Jessica Shannon

Emily Nevitt

Tristan Ianiero

Luke Hanson

Mike Thompson / "Sugar Bear"

Neil Chinneck

Geno Doak

Richard Nicholas Emerson

Dralin

Keith Alexander

Susie

Kamara Bacchus

Mark

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