‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ TV Show Cast: Where Are They Now? Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson, Eden Wood and More

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‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ TV Show Cast: Where Are They Now? Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson, Eden Wood and More

Finding fame. When Toddlers & Tiaras debuted on TLC in January 2009, viewers were concerned about the lengths that parents went through to put their children in the beauty pageant world. Even though the reality series ran for seven seasons — and inspired several spinoffs — the controversy about the children's provocative clothing and behavior slowly became the show's legacy. The contestants, however, found a sense of accomplishment from joining the pageant circuit community. Danielle Kirby, who appeared on Toddlers & Tiaras more than a decade ago, previously reflected on the achievements that came from her love of pageantry. "15 years of competing in pageants...being featured on Toddlers and Tiaras, learning to respect others as well as myself, gaining a passion for community service, and most importantly learning to love myself," she wrote via Instagram in April 2021. "Pageants have made me into the women I am today. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way...the best is yet to come😉 #internationalpageantday 👑." Another Toddlers & Tiaras alum that found success since her time on the show was Eden Wood. The now-teenager scored a short-lived spinoff titled Eden's World and later discussed her history with reality TV during the Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now? Special on Discovery+ in January 2021. [jwplayer rHzkr7ag-zhNYySv2] Wood, who boasts a large social media following, has continued to explore a future as an actress and model while balancing school. “After hanging up her crown on Toddlers & Tiaras, Eden got her own network show entitled Eden’s World. However, her biggest opportunity would come as an [acting] audition for the role of Darla Hood in Universal Entertainment’s reboot of The Little Rascals Save The Day!" Wood's website bio detailed. "She won the role of this iconic character Darla Hood and moved to Los Angeles." The statement continued: "Though Eden Wood may spend a large amount of time in front of the cameras, she is an Honor Student with a 4.0 GPA where she attends High School, has been inducted into the National Beta Club, is a member of FBLA, FCA, is a Flyer with her Varsity Cheer-leading Squad, plays drums in the band and sings soprano in choir!" One year after the Discovery+ special checked in on the Toddlers & Tiaras alums, Kailia Posey's mother confirmed her daughter's shocking death at the age of 16. "I don’t have words or any thoughts," Marcy Posey Gatterman wrote via Facebook in May 2022, alongside a photo of Posey at her prom. "A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever." Her family later confirmed that Posey died by suicide. Scroll down to see what the stars of Toddlers & Tiaras have been doing since the series came to an end: [podcast_block]

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Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson

Thompson rose to fame alongside her mother, June "Swamp Mama" Shannon, after they appeared on Toddlers & Tiaras in 2011. Thompson's family was later given their own reality show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, and the pageant contestant also made appearances on Mama June: From Not to Hot. 

Thompson also competed on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors before being eliminated four weeks in.  

The Georgia native moved in with half-sister Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon after her mother was arrested in March 2019 for possession of a controlled substance. Her sister was later granted legal guardianship. In August 2021, Thompson revealed that she hopes to become a neonatal nurse. 

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Kailia Posey

Following her time on Toddlers & Tiaras, Posey booked a role in the 2019 Netflix horror film Eli. The TLC personality continued to participate in pageants with plans to appear in the 2022 Miss Washington Teen event as a contestant.

Posey, who previously won Miss Lynden Teen 2021, died by suicide at the age of 16. Her mother confirmed the news via Facebook in May 2022.

Her family later released a statement to TMZ about the late beauty queen's death. “Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahead of her, unfortunately in one impetuous moment, she made the rash decision to end her earthly life,” they told the outlet. “She won countless crowns and trophies after competing on the pageant circuit her entire life,” the family added. “Her highly acclaimed talent as a contortionist had already led to professional touring job offers, and she had recently been selected to be a cheerleader at her high school next fall.”

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Eden Wood

After her 2009 appearance in Toddlers & Tiaras, Wood branched out with her own show titled Eden's World.

The Arkansas native currently works as an actress and gamer.

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Mattie 'Tootie' Berg

Following her time on TV, Berg moved on to college life and has left the pageant world behind.

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Liana Pirraglia

Pirraglia has continued to explore the life of a performer with singing, modeling, dancing and acting. After getting hired at Hooters, Pirraglia revealed that she was named a Hooters Calendar Girl of 2022.

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Alycesaundra and Giavanna Lyerly

The Lyerly siblings have found new hobbies to get involved in after Toddlers & Tiaras, including knives and crossbows.

Giavanna, for her part, is still modeling on the runway while sister Alycesaundra pursues her love for designing clothes and the fashion industry.  

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Danielle Kirby

Although Kirby is still competing in pageants, the former reality star is focused on getting her psychology degree in order to become a therapist. Kirby uses her social media as a platform to be a mental health advocate.

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Ava Perez

After wrapping up her time on Toddlers & Tiaras, Perez has moved on from the pageant circuit and is focused on being a regular child. 

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Isabella Barrett

The former child star has stayed in the limelight with her work as a model. Barrett is also a self-described millionaire after creating her own jewelry line. She uses her YouTube channel to share her experiences about starting a business with aspiring entrepreneurs.