'Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now?': Pageant children make it big outside TV
TLC's reality show 'Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now?' became an instant hit when it first aired in 2008. The delightful yet lowkey horrifying show showcases young girls alongside their overenthusiastic mothers and walks us through their journey on the beauty pageant circuit for children.
The reality series will look back at and focus on how it began when it first aired, and where the cast of toddlers and their families are at present. What's more, we will also get to witness some outrageous tactics by borderline deranged pageant parents, who are solely employed to help their daughters shine and win fame amidst the judges. From questionable wardrobe choices and malfunctions, parlor visits, constant grooming, spray tans, and even cakey makeup, stay tuned to watch the reality show as the former pageant divas get together to recall, relive and reminisce some of the show’s most popular, famous, and spoken-about moments.
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Let's take a look at the cast of the popular reality show.
Eden Wood
Eden Wood was and still is a beautiful blonde, who won over the pageant judges with her green eyes and an infectious smile on the show -- quite the head-turner, no doubts there! Wood's most memorable and talked about moment on the show was a time when she had a solid breakdown at the World Championship pageant and here's why; she wasn't happy with her hairpiece! Wood's dramatic nature naturally brought in a lot of media attention, so much that she eventually got her own spinoff, called 'Eden's World'! The show followed Wood to New York City, while she pursued her progressive career in acting, singing, and modeling!
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson
Honey Boo Boo became popular worldwide after her constant attempts at entertaining the audience during her time on the reality show, 'Toddlers and Tiaras', and also from her own show, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo'. Thompson rose to stardom for her famous one-liners like, "If you fart 12 to 15 times a day, you can lose a lot of weight", and also, "I just look good 'cuz I wanna look good". Today, Thompson is all grown up, and is just as hilarious as she once was, in her toddler days. She has left her pageant days far behind and has moved on to a lot more meaningful pursuits, like doing well in school, working on being the best aunt she can be, sorting out the family drama between her parents, all whilst running her own business!
MaKenzie Myers
MaKenzie Myers was only four when she set out to be the star of 'Toddlers and Tiaras', where she also won the title of Supreme Queen. What's more, she was quite a brat when she was little. In fact, she was pretty unruly and her behavior was often criticized. Similarly, her mom received backlash as well, mostly for not keeping her daughter in check, as a result of which, MaKenzie turned out this way.
Alycesaundra Lyerly
Alycesaundra Lyerly rose to fame as one half of "Tiara Twins", along with her twin sister Giavanna Lyerly, on the TLC reality show, 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. In addition, she also appeared in the movie, 'Kids Take Nashville', in 2014. Today, Alycesaundra is one of the most richest TV actresses and is also listed as one of the Most Popular TV Actresses.
Giavanna Lyerly
Giavanna Lyerly, the second half of the “Tiara Twins”, rose to fame alongside her twin, Alycesaundr Lyerly, during their time on the popular TLC reality series, 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. From her toddler days, Lyerly was always competitive, even grabbing the title 'Little Miss South Carolina'. What's more, Lyerly began competing and winning pageants back to back only a couple of months after she was born!
Isabella Barrett
Isabella Barrett made it big as a child beauty queen. Today, both Barrett and her mother are the founders of a successful luxury clothing and jewelry line, called 'Glitzy Girl'. She is one of the most famous and trending teen celebrities, popular solely for being a reality star on television, and even made it to the list of famous Reality Stars, all at just 14 years old!
SaLiz Anderson
Sarah Elizabeth (also called SaLiz, for short) Anderson had been competing in pageants since she was just 11 months old. The infant beauty queen wasn't originally a part of 'Toddlers & Tiaras', but she was just too damn beautiful to not have gazes averted. Everywhere she went, cameras followed suit. As a result, the producers of the show gave into the soon-to-be star's fame and cast her as a series regular.
Taralyn Eschberger
Taralyn, best known for her appearances on the series, was one of the main cast members between 2009 and 2011. Eschberger is a well-known reality star, and is also one of the most famous and trending celebrities, popular for her role in the acting world. The Texan diva graced all her accomplishments, winning crowns and hearts on 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. What's more, she was also awarded the title of "Ultimate Grand Supreme" several times, during her time on the show. Today, the star is still amazingly active as ever. According to her Instagram bio, she loves pageants, volleyball, cheer, and guitar.
Ava Bartello
Ava Bartello is a pageant competitor who gained fame appearing on Season 6 of TLC’s 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. Like most, Bartello is also one of the successful reality stars. Some things don't change and neither with Bartello, being just as dramatic as she once was. She's amazingly active on her Instagram page, and is also a YouTuber, and posts content related to fashion, lifestyle, and beauty videos.
Paisley Scott Dickey
What put Paisley on the map was when her three-year-old self was dressed as Julia Roberts as a sex worker, in 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. In the infamous episode, Paisley walked along the stage in the iconic outfit from the famous movie, complete with a yellow wig and everything! Even still, her mother seemed a little upset, saying that although Paisley has competed in over 60 pageants, it was definitely the 'Pretty Women' costume that made her create a name for herself. In addition, Paisley appeared on TV shows and movies like 'Red Band Society', 'Beacon Point', and 'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn'.
Destiny Christian
Destiny Christian was the talk of the town on the show, but for the wrong reasons. At four years old, her mother, Lisa, dressed her up as Sandy from 'Grease', and although she had a fake cigarette on her, Lisa instructed her to smoke while on stage, which caught everyone off-guard! The now middle schooler loves to model, sing, and dance, and is her happiest when she is performing on a stage performing.
Alaska Mathews
Alaska Mathews is a famous child pageant queen, and model. Mathews is also one of the famous and trending celebrities, popular for being a reality star. According to her Facebook page, Alaska is an internationally celebrated pageant pro, recording artist, model and actress. Having said that, her pictures seem to indicate that she has switched careers from performing on stage to working in healthcare.
Kylie LaDuca
Kylie LaDuca was known best for her personality on the reality show. She even went on to introduce herself as "little monster" on the show, when she was just five. While LaDuca was a successful pageant girl (winning several "Ultimates"), her main focus was on her modeling career in which she had already earned about a whopping $30,000 dollars! Clearly, LaDuca still loves money, and is working really hard for the same, as a junior entrepreneur. She sells merch (designed and modeled by the "little monster" LaDuca herself).
Alexis Todd
Alexis Todd was one of the show's season finalists, and she lost the grand prize to Eden Wood and was instead crowned "Mini Supreme". Although Todd was disappointed, she was subjected to both a spray tan and a chiropractic adjustment, saying that she'd go to any lengths to win! It makes sense that she had all her adjustments done, since this paved the way for her success in both cheerleading and gymnastics!
Lacey-Mae Mason
Lacey-Mae Mason won media attention as the very first child with dwarfism to appear on 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. Mason was born with achondroplasia, a condition that affected her height for life. Even at eight, she was only as tall as a toddler, when she appeared on the show. The little diva went above and beyond while on the show; her infectious smile enthusiasm and creative costume won her the Overall Best Outfit of Choice award. Today, Mason is an anti-bullying and dwarfism awareness activist. She also heads the Peace By Piece Dwarfism Awareness and Anti-Bullying Facebook page where she regularly posts educational material and inspirational messages.
'Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now?' releases on November 13, 2021, at 8/7c and can be watched on TLC.