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Last year, Alana Thompson made the news when she confronted her mother, June Shannon, about stealing money from her. Alana, better known as “Honey Boo Boo,” was owed money that her mom took out of an account that was supposed to be protected. Following that revelation, many people have been wondering, what is Honey Boo Boo’s net worth? And how much money did Mama June steal? Here’s what you need to know.
Alana Thompson’s Career
Alana Thompson was born on born on August 28, 2005. She is the daughter of “Mama June” Shannon and Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson. When Alana was young, she performed in various beauty pageants. Eventually, she earned some screentime on TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras. She became a favorite on the show, which led to her landing a program of her own.
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TLC picked her up and launched Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. It aired on August 8, 2012. However, it only aired for two seasons before being canceled. It was taken off the air due to her mother’s association with a known sex offender. The family didn’t stay off the small screen for long though.
In February of 2017, they were featured on an all-new reality TV show called Mama June: From Not To Hot. The show is still airing today on weTV and has had specials, like the last season Mama June: Family Crisis.
Outside of appearing on reality TV with her family, Alana Thompson has also appeared on various talk shows for interviews. She was also featured as a contestant on Dancing With The Stars and The Masked Singer.
Much of her life has been in the spotlight, but you may actually be surprised to find out Honey Boo Boo’s net worth.
What is Honey Boo Boo’s Net Worth?
In 2025, it is estimated that Honey Boo Boo’s net worth is about $100,000. When you consider the fact that she’s spent more than a decade of her life on television, this figure seems low. It’s important to keep in mind that Alana was a minor for much of the time she was on TV. So, her mother claimed the earnings from the show until she turned 18 unless filming took place in California.
California has a law that stipulates that 15% of any earnings a child star makes has to be put into a trust for the child. It is called the Coogan Act. Unfortunately, only a couple of Alana’s appearances were filmed in California (Dancing With The Stars). That means her mom didn’t have to set aside a dime for Alana when it was all said and done.
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June Shannon struggled with addiction for a long time, which is something that was discussed on the show. It is believed that she likely spent a lot of Alana’s money on drugs. In the latest season of Family Crisis, she revealed that there was nothing left in Alana’s Coogan account either, which means she stole money from her. What makes that unfortunate is that Alana likely made quite a bit of money from that appearance. Contestants on DWTS make $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two weeks of the competition. Earnings increase for every week you last. She made it to week four. If her mom followed the 15% law, that means she likely had $40,000 stolen out from underneath her. Not to mention, all of the money her mom got when she was a minor.
That said, Alana Thompson is now attending college and studying to become a nurse. She also still appears on Mama June: From Not To Hot on a regular basis. Now that she’s of age, all of that money goes directly to her. So, it is possible that Honey Boo Boo’s net worth will increase in the years to come.
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