About Toddlers & Tiaras

"Toddlers & Tiaras" is an American reality television series that originally aired from 2008 till 2013 on TLC. The narrative is fixated on the controversial world of child beauty pageants, primarily observing the lives of the contestants and their parents.

Making / Production

This drama-filled series was produced by Authentic Entertainment and was broadly criticized for its portrayal of young girls in beauty pageants and the potentially damaging effects on their emotional and mental health.

Actors

• Brooke Breedwell: Played herself, a former child pageant star whose experiences highlighted the potential consequences of this intense competition.
• Eden Wood: Played herself, Eden became the face of the show as a repeat competitor known for her charisma and high-energy performances.
• MaKenzie Myers: Another prominent competitor, known for her sassy demeanor and comedic relief.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The term "Go-Go Juice", a mixture of Mountain Dew and Red Bull, was made famous by this show.
• Some contestants wore false teeth, known as "flippers", to cover their missing baby teeth.
• Several past contestants have condemned the show and the pageant industry for their intense and often damaging experiences.

Quotes

• "Pretty is better than ugly." – A controversial quote from a mother on the show essentially summarizing the mindset of many involved in the pageants.
• "You're not a stripper, but shake your butt a little bit." – A dance coach's advice to a contestant during a rehearsal reflecting the provocative nature of some routines.

Music, Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the show is largely constituted of upbeat pop music to keep the tone of the competition lively and energetic. This includes a number of pageant-specific songs choreographed for participants' performances. Unfortunately, no commercial soundtrack was not released for the series.