Honey Boo Boo at 19: From Pageants to Campus—Her New College Life and Look
Oh, splendid—yet another former reality star decides to “reinvent” herself by enrolling in college, as if nobody saw that coming. Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, famous for her whirlwind pageant days on Toddlers & Tiaras, is now a 19-year-old undergrad tackling marketing textbooks instead of tiaras. According to People Magazine, the pint-sized powerhouse officially started classes at Kennesaw State University this fall, majoring in business marketing with an eye on launching her own brand. I told you so: the girl who once sashayed across stage floors will probably strut the corporate world next.
In a recent Instagram Story snapped by E! News, she’s sporting shoulder-length blonde waves—way more polished than the pigtails and pageant curls of yesteryear. Makeup is minimal but deliberate, swapping glitter blush for a subtle bronzer glow. Her wardrobe? Think athleisure meets thrift-store chic: a cropped hoodie layered over vintage tees, high-waisted jeans that scream “budget-friendly find,” and white sneakers sturdy enough for campus walks. She captioned one post, “Lecture hall ready,” like it’s groundbreaking.
Her family, who once made weekly headlines for splashy pageant drama, seems content to let Alana carve her own path. On a video call with US Weekly, older sister Pumpkin mentioned her little sis “actually studies now,” which apparently counts as newsworthy. No more on-camera tantrums over snacks or costume malfunctions—just focused note-taking and caffeine-fueled library sessions. Sources say Alana even joined a study group with pre-law aspirants, though I wouldn’t bet my last dollar on a law career from our resident pageant queen.
Behind the scenes, she’s quietly bolstering her social-media clout. Posts about time management apps and budget meal prep have replaced the usual pout-and-sparkle selfies. She teased a possible mini documentary on “life after reality TV” for her YouTube channel, but so far it’s just another pitch until we see actual footage. If you ask me, swapping a 10-wheel pageant trailer for a commuter beetle was inevitable.
Of course, she’s not totally off the radar: tabloids still speculate about a rumored spring break island trip with friends, though no credible evidence has surfaced. When asked about dating, Alana shrugged in one Snapchat clip and tagged a “mystery boy.” Classic move—keep ’em guessing, stay in the headlines.
She’s even launched a small jewelry line called “Sweet Thorns,” retailing handmade beaded bracelets that she “designs in between classes.” It’s cute, it’s on-brand, and it probably won’t bankrupt anyone—win-win. Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so.
Check back when BuzzFeed or another outlet finds Alana’s first midterm meltdown or her debut “Honey Boo Boo Campus Tour.” And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! News, US Weekly
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