June Shannon is more famous today for her name Mama June, the matriarch of the Shannon family. She rose to fame with her family on the hit TLC reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
So, take a look at Mama June’s life, career, and net worth after experiencing success in the entertainment world.
Mama June’s Career
The 43-year-old has four kids, Anna, Jessica, Lauryn, and Alana. The latter often wins in children’s beauty pageants.
Her beauty, wit, and outgoing personality paved the way for her to have her own reality TV series, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, along with her mom, siblings, and other extended family members.
Other shows that the famous family appeared in are MamaJune: From Not to Hot, Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, Dr. Phil, and The Doctors.
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Aside from success, the Shannon family has faced a number of controversies. One of the biggest scandals they have faced is Mama June’s rekindled romance with a man who had molested one of her daughters, resulting in the cancellation of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
Despite the show’s fame, the family wouldn’t get royalties and earn from its syndication.
Thankfully, they got another shot at fame when We TV aired Mama June: From Not to Hot, featuring Mama June’s weight loss journey after her bariatric surgery.
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After her arrest and drug addiction, it was later rebranded as Mama June: Family Crisis and Mama June: Road to Redemption.
With her fame, Mama June has amassed a net worth of $50,000.
Mama June’s Daughter, Anna, was Diagnosed with Cancer
Mama June’s eldest daughter, Anna, was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January, per People. After a series of tests, the cancer was seen in her liver, kidney, and lung following her complaints of stomach pains.
Anna, who also appeared in Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, had her first round of chemotherapy last month.
A source told TMZ, which broke the news, that Anna’s family remains “very hopeful” that she will pull through with the diagnosis.
Her doctors are reportedly waiting to see how Anna will react to the chemotherapy before they take the next step.
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