Hannah Neeleman
Ballerina Farm
Ballerina Farm is a farm in Kamas, Utah and the social media name of influencer Hannah Neeleman (born June 25, 1990). Known for sharing content on homemaking, farming, and raising eight children, the farm sells beef, pork, baked goods, homewares, and imported products.[1] In 2024, The New York Times described Ballerina Farm as "wholesome and bucolic," highlighting it as both a brand and a person.[2] Neeleman is associated with the tradwife aesthetic.
Social Media
By 2024, Ballerina Farm had over 8.6 million followers on Instagram[3] and 6.9 million on TikTok.[4] Hannah posts about milking her cow Tulip, cooking, and farming. She often wears floral dresses and skirts, and her aesthetics have been compared to Little House on the Prairie.[1] Although often labeled a tradwife, Hannah stated in 2024 that she wasn't familiar with the term.[2]
In January 2024, less than two weeks after giving birth, Hannah competed in the international Mrs. World competition.[1][2]
The New York Times noted Ballerina Farm's popularity and the criticism it receives. Hannah has been criticized for not acknowledging the farm's hired help and the family's financial privilege.[1][5]
Daniel Neeleman posts on Instagram as @HogFathering.[6]
Farm Operations
The farm is a 328-acre ranch purchased in 2018.[5]
The farm sells beef, pork, baked goods, homewares, and imported products.[1][5] In 2024, plans were announced to expand with a dairy operation, store, and cafe.[2]
Personal Life
| Hannah Neeleman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hannah Wright June 25, 1990 Springville, Utah, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Social media influencer |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Daniel Neeleman (m. 2011) |
| 👶 Children | 8 |
Hannah Neeleman (née Wright) grew up in a Mormon family in Springville, Utah. At 14, she attended a Juilliard School summer ballet program and later received a scholarship to Brigham Young University’s theater ballet program, finishing her studies at Juilliard School.[7] She met Daniel Neeleman, son of David Neeleman who founded JetBlue, while in Utah. The couple got engaged after three weeks.[5]
The Neelemans spent several years in Brazil for Daniel's job before returning to the U.S., where they purchased Ballerina Farm in 2018.[5]
Hannah and Daniel have eight children and are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.[1]
Pageants
Hannah competed in the Miss New York pageant as a student and later in the Mrs. America competition, being crowned Mrs. Utah in 2021.[1] In 2023, she was crowned Mrs. American and competed in Mrs. World.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Why Does Ballerina Farm Make Moms So Mad?". Glamour. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Kircher, Madison Malone; Bennett, Bridget (2024-01-30). "She Gave Birth Two Weeks Ago. Now She's in a Beauty Pageant". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ "TikTok - Make Your Day". www.tiktok.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Land Ho | Gaby Del Valle". The Baffler. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ "2023 Mrs. American goes viral saying motherhood makes her feel empowered". Deseret News. 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Hargreaves, Matt (December 9, 2021). "Pageants, Plies, and Pork: Tales of Connection on the Ballerina Farm".
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