Mama June and Honey Boo Boo came into the spotlight when Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson appeared on the TLC series Toddlers and Tiaras as a child beauty pageant contestant. The then 5-year-old won the hearts of the viewers with her feisty spirit and outgoing personality. The youngster's mother, June "Mama June" Shannon sustained an overwhelming fascination for being on the big screen and sought all opportunities to be on TV.

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After Honey Boo's stint on the TLC series, the family started their reality TV show called Here Comes Honey Boo Boo featuring Alana's family. Following the success of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, the spin-off, Mama June: From Not to Hot, which chronicled Mama June's weight loss journey was born. The family appeared perfect until June's struggle with drug addiction strained the relationship between the once close-knit family. Here is what Mama June and Honey Boo Boo's relationship looks like in real life.

8 Drug Addiction Came Between The Mother-Daughter Duo

Mama June and Honey Boo Boo became estranged after the former was arrested in March 2019 alongside her then-boyfriend, Eugene ‘Geno’ Doak on drug possession charges. At the time of the arrest, Mama June and her boyfriend were in possession of controlled substances.

Mama June’s drug addiction became a thorn in the flesh of the mother-daughter relationship. Eventually, Alana moved out after Mama June’s decision to remain with her crime-ridden boyfriend.

7 Where Has Honey Boo Boo Been Living?

Following Alana’s fallout with Mama June, the reality TV star took shelter in the house of her sister Laura ‘Pumpkin’ Shannon. Months after she had left the house, Honey Boo Boo remained firm in her decision to stay away if Mama June’s Boyfriend didn't leave.

What was meant to be a temporary arrangement turned out to be long-term as Alana ended up living with her sister years after her mom’s arrest.

6 Mama June Lost Custody Of Honey Boo Boo

Mama June and Pumpkin had a legal row in December 2021 when the 22-year-old mother of 4 filed for custody of her sibling. Mama June lost custody of her 16-year-old after the judge ruled that Pumpkin was a better mother figure for the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star.

Mama June will be allowed daily phone contact with her youngest daughter, with visitation rights as decided by Pumpkin. The Mama June: From Not to Hot star was ordered to pay $800 for child support until Alana turns 18.

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5 Mama June And Honey Boo Boo Were Masked Singers

Mama June and Honey Boo Boo reunited on TV in the sixth season of The Masked Singer with a rendition of Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA.” The duo appeared as Beach Ball and brought the beach to the stage with their beach-inspired theme but were knocked off the contest with the lowest votes after their performance. Appearing on the celebrity singing reality show was emotional for Mama June as it was their first project outside their reality TV show.

4 Honey Boo Boo Didn’t Know Her Mom Was Getting Married

Fans of the reality TV star were pleasantly surprised when news of Mama June getting married to her lover Justin Stroud broke out in June. On the family front, Mama June’s daughters were also shocked by her surprise wedding.

Mama June had earlier denied tying the knot after Laura received a receipt for her mother’s application for a marriage certificate in her mailbox. Alana and Laura felt left out of their mother’s life for keeping them in the dark about her marriage.

3 Honey Boo Boo And Mama June Are Trying to Mend Their Relationship

Mama June is giving her all to mend her relationship with her youngest daughter. In an exclusive with E! News, the mother-daughter duo revealed that being on The Masked Singer show helped them in repairing their strained relationship.

Mama June expressed her desire to spend more time with Alana. In a bid to further cement their broken relationship, Mama June moved closer to her children as they shoot the next season of their WE TV series, Mama June: Road to Redemption.

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2 Mama June Supports Honey Boo Boo’s Relationship

Honey Boo Boo and her older boyfriend Dralin Carswell became Instagram official in late 2021. Since becoming public, the couple has come under heavy criticism for their age difference.

Mama June came to the rescue when she defended Honey Boo Boo’s relationship with the older college student. “Dralin is older but, at the end of the day, Alana’s not that 6 or 7-year-old child y’all fell in love with 11 years ago,” Mama June told Access Daily.

1 Is Mama June Sorry?

Mama June is taking giant steps in salvaging her relationship with her daughter after their rocky history. Although she was notably absent on the teen’s birthday, the Mama June: From Not to Hot star apologized via a birthday text on the eve of Alana’s birthday, admitting to being imperfect. In the text, the reality star expressed contrition about her absence with a promise to be present in her life.