The reality star (a.k.a. Honey Boo Boo) appeared on the show from 2009 to 2012 and documented her time as a child beauty pageant contestant. Fans got to know Alana and her now-famous mother, Mama June Shannon, on season 5.
Despite leaving her days as a pageant contestant in the past, Alana has remained in the spotlight as a reality TV star on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: Family Crisis.
Life & Style shares photos of her transformation from a young child to a college student.
Coming Into Her Own Alana – who began studying at Regis University in 2023 – has grown up to be a confident young woman. John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust John Nacion Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust
Body Confidence Alana opened up about her journey to finding body confidence during an interview with Us Weekly in May 2025. "For the most part, I'm very confident in myself and what I wear. I'm kind of just like, ‘Who gives a damn?'" she said at the time. "A lot of people look at bigger girls and they're like, ‘Oh, they're not healthy.' But I feel like healthy bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. I'm completely healthy. I may be a little bit bigger, but I'm completely healthy." Michael Simon/Getty Images Michael Simon Getty Images
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This story was originally published May 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM.
