Honey Boo Boo is all grown up.
Read on to see where Thompson is today, becauseHoney Boo Boo has grown up quite a bit.
Thompson became the show’s breakout star thanks to her sheer confidence and total bluntness on camera.
to help her stand out.
Clearly Thompson was more than just an adorable little girl in a tiara.
At just 6 years old on the show, she had more attitude than most grown women.
It was…equal parts hilarious and cringe-worthy, and yet, somehow, oh so respectable.
Of course, the family had plenty of drama that made watching the show addictive.
Sometimes, it was so bad it was good.
The kid always spoke her mind, never holding back her blunt and often unsolicited opinions.
Like the time shepretended to sleepwhile Dr. Drew was interviewing her.
Or the time she just startedsinging during an interview on CNN.
Or when shecouldn’t sit still with Jimmy Kimmel.
“Supporting the health and welfare of these remarkable children is our only priority.
TLC is faithfully committed to the children’s ongoing comfort and well-being.”
“So, I guess I was sa-happy.”
Well, she’s (shocker) pretty darn good at rehearsed comedy!
“How many dancers does it take to install a lightbulb you ready?”
she asked the crowd at a comedy club.
“Five, six, seven, eight!
You get it?”
The spin-off ofHere Comes Honey Boo Boofirst premiered in 2017.
She shed pounds, got a new boyfriend named Geno Doak, andseeminglyturned her life around.
Subsequently,Mama June: From Not to Hothas a much different vibe fromHere Comes Honey Boo Boo.
Additionally, Thompson is more complex on the show, often taking viewers on an emotional journey.
Shannon ended up having to go to rehab after getting arrested for possession of crack cocaine.
Clearly, it was not the best idea for Thompson to remain in her mother’s home.
“It’s not about choice,” she says of staying with her sister.
Additionally, in an Instagram Q&A, Thompson told her followers that life is good.
It seems that the former pageant star isn’t just a beauty queen; she has beautyandbrains.
Besides, school probably offers a much-needed respite from the chaos of her home life.
Mainly, Thompson has had to watch her mother spiral with substance abuse while in a toxic relationship.
Butnot everyone is laughing, asHoney Boo Boo’s sisters have grown up quite a bit.
Magazinethat the only time she sees him these days is when she’s filming with him.
What’s the reason for the distance?
Thompson thinks that her father doesn’t have a close relationship with her because she’s a girl.
She even moved in with Shannon when things hit the fan with her mother.
Shannon also has a daughter of her own, whom Thompson is extremely fond of.
Additionally, Thompson said that being an aunt is super fun.
That’s probably why she totally rocked it onDancing with the Stars: Juniors.
“I mean this is such an amazing experience.
I had so much fun and [met] so many amazing people.”
It’s obvious that she was born to be famous!
She also has her ownCameoaccount, which apparently pulls in some serious cash, according toThe Blast.
The shirts and other clothing items that Thompson sells read “Back it up, Boo Boo.”
She also sells dog bandanas, face masks, mugs, and more.
Thompson markets her merch on social media, where she’s always posting selfies rocking her own clothes.
In other words, Thompson has been keeping herself quite busy, you know, building her empire.
She certainly has the attitude to be one, anyway.
And her caption couldn’t be truer.
She is, and has always been, shamelessly herself.
In a reality TV world that’s often far fromreality, that’s a rarity.
We appreciate her for it.
Nowadays, Thompsonposts selfieson social media.
Shegushes about her best friends.
And she lives her best life despite all of the challenges she faces.
Thompson may have changed a lot over the years, but her sass and admirable confidence have remained.
