News about Eden Wood

On January 27, 2009, TLC's reality series premiered and gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the cuttingthroat world of child beauty pageants, chronicling the contestants and their families. After seven seasons, the controversial show was cancelled in 2016, but it brought together a whole new generation of reality television stars, including Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson and Eden Wood. FEMAIL looks back at the show's most popular stars and where they are now as Toddlers & Tiaras commemorates the 15th anniversary of its premiere this month.

She was first thrust into the limelight at just six months old before becoming one of Toddlers & Tiaras' most popular faces. Eden Wood made a rare appearance on Channel Seven's The Morning Show on Wednesday, and she seemed unrecognizable. The 18-year-old girl appeared to have finished high school and is now studying broadcast journalism.

Earlier this week, the 18-year-old took to Instagram for a slew of celebratory snaps sporting her graduation gown and cap. She posed alongside her friends and family, including mother Mickie, who had also appeared on the TLC reality show. Eden, who gained more than 300 accolades during her tenure as the queen of child beauty, is now attending university in Arkansas to pursue a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.

Eden Wood, a toddler in Tiaras, earned more than 300 awards during her tenure as a beauty queen, but her enviable success came at a price. The young star from Arkansas began competing as a child and took over the pageant world by storm. She appeared on the controversial TLC reality show in 2009 and then abruptly stopped at age six, bringing her to even greater heights of fame at just four years old. And, although mother Mickie didn't earn more than $70,000 during Eden's pageant career, the now 18-year-old hasn't lost her excitement since hinted at a comeback.