Brooke Hyland

Brooke Marie Hyland (born January 30, 1998, Murrysville, Pennsylvania) is an American social media personality, former child dancer, and actress (The Famous People). A core cast member of Lifetime's Dance Moms from 2011 to 2014, she was known for acrobatic skill and contemporary technique. After leaving the series she built a digital career across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with additional acting roles and a 2012 single.

She married Brian Thalman on February 21, 2026, at La Casa Toscana in Fort Myers, Florida (Parade), followed by a Catholic convalidation ceremony in October 2026 (People).[edit]

Born to Kelly and Randy Hyland with younger siblings Paige and Josh (Famous Birthdays). Began serious dance training at nine. Her mother Kelly — a dancer and longtime friend of Abby Lee Miller — brought Brooke and Paige into the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, where both entered the competitive circuit with emphasis on acrobatics and contemporary.

The family joined Dance Moms' original cast in 2011. Brooke entered as a teenager with years of regional competition behind her: a seasoned competitor ready for televised dance battle.[edit]

2011–2014: Dance Moms seasons 1–4. Central figure in the Abby Lee Miller pressure-cooker narrative; three top-performer finishes across two seasons on flexibility-and-strength routines.

2012: debut single 'Summer Love Song' hits #9 on iTunes. Post-2014: pivot to social media and acting — a YouTube channel (vlogs, lifestyle, milestones), TikTok growth into the millions, and a film role in The Man in the White Van. Previously stated TikTok follower and like totals could not be verified against live tracking and are dropped; see Fame & Fandom.[edit]

Competitive-dancer roots under a polished lifestyle-influencer finish: soft feminine aesthetic, dancer's discipline underneath. The 'Dance Moms alum' label functions as nostalgic credential. Content themes: marriage, travel, personal growth — an audience aging alongside her.[edit]

No formal fandom name; a decentralized Instagram-and-TikTok following reacting organically to milestones. The February 2026 wedding drew People, NYT, and E! coverage, amplified by Maddie Ziegler's absence and subsequent explanation (Just Jared). The iFANN Global Fame Engine ranks Hyland #40,444 globally and #30,245 in her category as of October 19, 2026. Live iFAMOUS YouTube figures: 883,000 subscribers and 302,764,236 total views as of October 13, 2026.[edit]

Full-circle marriage: Thalman grew up watching Dance Moms; met Brooke seven years after her final season. Kelly's breast-cancer diagnosis confirmed to ABC News, February 2026. Social aesthetic: hearts, cherries, butterflies, sushi emoji. Dancer's physique meets relatable fashion — the noted style signature.[edit]

Eldest of three children of Kelly and Randy Hyland; siblings Paige (Dance Moms co-star) and Josh. Tight-knit; joint public and social appearances. In February 2026 Brooke confirmed to ABC News that Kelly had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Married Brian Thalman February 21, 2026; no children reported.[edit]

Kelly Hyland, Paige Hyland, Josh Hyland, Abby Lee Miller, Chloe Lukasiak, Maddie Ziegler, Kenzie Ziegler, Kalani Hilliker, Nia Sioux, Brian Thalman[edit]

Nolan Betts (early 2010s, private). Tristen Rose (2017–2018) (Famous Birthdays). An unnamed boyfriend appeared in posts from March 2022. Brian Thalman: met 2021, engaged May 2024, married February 21, 2026 at La Casa Toscana (attendees included Kenzie Ziegler, Chloe Lukasiak, Kalani Hilliker, Nia Sioux; Maddie Ziegler absent). Church convalidation October 2026.[edit]

Undisclosed. No credible outlet has published a verified figure; earlier unsourced estimates are dropped from this page. Income contexts include TikTok/Instagram sponsorships, YouTube revenue, music sales and streaming, acting fees, and potential Dance Moms residuals. No audited totals are public.[edit]