Alana Thompson, known as Honey Boo Boo, is making headlines with her upcoming Lifetime biopic 'I Was Honey Boo Boo,' premiering on May 17. The film narrates her life, including her rise to fame on TLC's 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,' her family struggles, and her personal growth. Thompson, now 19 and a college student at Regis University, reflects on her challenging past, including her mother's drug addiction, her sister Anna's death in 2023, and her efforts to persevere and pursue a better life. She also discusses her relationship with boyfriend Dralin Carswell, whom she would consider doing a reality show with, and her plans for a watch party for the biopic. Thompson emphasizes her desire to show her true story, contrasting her bubbly childhood persona with her current maturity. Her mother, Mama June, has been sober for over five years, and they are working towards reconciliation, though financial issues and past conflicts remain. The biopic aims to shed light on her personal journey, overcoming adversity, and her ambitions for the future.