Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman Relinquishes Mrs. American Title

Hannah Neeleman, who has nearly 20 million followers on Instagram and TikTok as Ballerina Farm, relinquished her Mrs. American Crown Tuesday.

The Utah-based beauty queen and ‘Trad Wife’ influencer, 34, was seen on social media as she was in Las Vegas at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to turn over her title to Heidi Stephens, who is Mrs. Washington.

‘As Mrs American, I am filled with gratitude and joy to have been able to be a part of this journey,’ Neeleman said in a clip that aired during the event, according to People. ‘What a year it has been.’

Neeleman, a ballet dancer who was trained at New York City’s famed The Juilliard School, expressed her gratitude toward her spouse Daniel Neeleman and eight children in her statement.

‘I am deeply and forever grateful for the unwavering support of my husband Daniel and our children, Henry, Charles, George, Francis, Lois, Martha, Mabel and Flora,’ said Neeleman, who recently defended her traditional lifestyle and marriage. ‘Your love and encouragement has been my greatest strength.’

Hannah Neeleman, 34, who has nearly 20 million followers on Instagram and TikTok as Ballerina Farm, relinquished her Mrs. American Crown Tuesday

Hannah Neeleman, 34, who has nearly 20 million followers on Instagram and TikTok as Ballerina Farm, relinquished her Mrs. American Crown Tuesday 

The Utah-based beauty queen and 'Trad Wife' influencer was seen on social media as she was in Las Vegas to turn over her title

The Utah-based beauty queen and ‘Trad Wife’ influencer was seen on social media as she was in Las Vegas to turn over her title

In an Instagram Stories clip on Mrs. American’s official Instagram account, Neeleman spoke about her agenda for the occasion, clad in a red gown with her crown and Mrs. America sash.

‘OK, tonight is the night that I will be crowning the new Mrs. American,’ Neeleman said. ‘Big day today.’

Neeleman said that the festivities she was slated to attend included the swimsuit competition, evening gown competition, state costume competition, naming of the top 15 finalists and crowing of the winner.

In a post on her Instagram account earlier Tuesday, Neeleman shared a montage of clips from the past pageant and her current trip to Las Vegas. 

Neeleman, who represented the state of South Dakota in the victory, captioned the post, ‘Tonight I will be handing off the title as Mrs American. What a year.’

Stephens, representing Washington state, won first place in the pageant, while contestants from Colorado and Utah finished in second and third respectively, the magazine reported. 

Neeleman made her initial return to the Mrs. American pageant in Vegas on Saturday, a year after winning the title while 20 weeks pregnant with her eight child.

Over the weekend, Neeleman took to her Instagram Stories to share her journey as she prepared for the pageant where she would crown her successor.

Neeleman said in a clip on Instagram Stories, 'OK, tonight is the night that I will be crowning the new Mrs. American ... big day today'

Neeleman said in a clip on Instagram Stories, ‘OK, tonight is the night that I will be crowning the new Mrs. American … big day today’

In a post on her Instagram account earlier Tuesday, Neeleman shared a montage of clips from the past pageant and her current trip to Las Vegas

In a post on her Instagram account earlier Tuesday, Neeleman shared a montage of clips from the past pageant and her current trip to Las Vegas 

Neeleman, who represented the state of South Dakota in the victory, captioned the post, 'Tonight I will be handing off the title as Mrs American. What a year'

Neeleman, who represented the state of South Dakota in the victory, captioned the post, ‘Tonight I will be handing off the title as Mrs American. What a year’

Neeleman expressed her gratitude toward her spouse Daniel Neeleman and eight children as she prepared to hand off her crown

Neeleman expressed her gratitude toward her spouse Daniel Neeleman and eight children as she prepared to hand off her crown

Neeleman in 2023 won the title while 20 weeks pregnant with her eight child

Neeleman in 2023 won the title while 20 weeks pregnant with her eight child 

Heidi Stephens, who is Mrs. Washington, was crowned the winner at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Heidi Stephens, who is Mrs. Washington, was crowned the winner at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 

Neeleman started off the day fresh-faced while getting ready for rehearsal and  shared a clip while holding one of her babies as she documented the process of getting glam for the day. 

‘Today is just rehearsal, so we’re going to do a very fresh face, glowy, beautiful,’ Neeleman said. 

The next clip saw her in her final look, wearing full glam, a white button-up top, a gold pleated skirt, as well as a ‘Mrs. American’ sash and her crown; she wrote over the video, ‘And I’m off…’  

Neeleman then shared a sweet video with her baby Flora, as she touched her face, writing, ‘Trying to figure out the “mom with parent makeup.”‘

Another clip showed Neeleman joined by her baby, her two daughters, as well as her mom, while going for a shopping trip. She also shared a photo of a souvenir yearbook featuring her stunning image as Mrs. American. 

Neeleman went on to re-share a clip posted by makeup artists Kelly Tull showing the back of an incredible gown she wore on day one.

Despite all the glam, Neeleman admitted that being a mom was her favorite ‘look’ of the week.

The influencer posted a snap of herself with her baby strapped to her chest writing, ‘Out of all the “looks” I have this week…. This one is always my favorite. Just a mom, ya know?’

Neeleman made her return to the Mrs. American pageant in Vegas on Saturday, a year after winning the title while 20 weeks pregnant with her eight child

Neeleman made her return to the Mrs. American pageant in Vegas on Saturday, a year after winning the title while 20 weeks pregnant with her eight child

The entrepreneur famously won the 2023 Mrs. American pageant, in which married state title holders from across America compete for the top title

The entrepreneur famously won the 2023 Mrs. American pageant, in which married state title holders from across America compete for the top title

The popular 'Trad Wife' influencer and Ballerina Farm founder took to her Instagram Stories to share her journey as she prepared for the pageant where she would crown her successor

The popular ‘Trad Wife’ influencer and Ballerina Farm founder took to her Instagram Stories to share her journey as she prepared for the pageant where she would crown her successor

'Today is just rehearsal, so we're going to do a very fresh face, glowy, beautiful,' she stated

‘Today is just rehearsal, so we’re going to do a very fresh face, glowy, beautiful,’ she stated

Her final in her final look for the day consisted of a white button-up top, a gold pleated skirt, as well as a 'Mrs. American' sash and her crown

Her final in her final look for the day consisted of a white button-up top, a gold pleated skirt, as well as a ‘Mrs. American’ sash and her crown

The entrepreneur famously won the 2023 Mrs. American pageant, in which married state title holders from across America compete for the top title.

At the time she was 20 weeks pregnant with her eighth child, daughter Flora Jo.

She later went on to compete in Mrs. World 12 days after giving birth to Flora. 

Earlier this week she shared a montage video from the last pageant, writing, ‘A night I will never forget.

‘This year has flown by. Heading to Las Vegas next week to crown my successor! I was 20 weeks pregnant with miss Flora Jo during this pageant,’ she added.

The video shows her in a sequin mini dress, as struts down the runway. Her husband, JetBlue heir Daniel Neeleman joins her, escorting her across the stage. 

She later wears a plunging swimsuit and platform heels, then a glittering ball gown. The video concludes with her being crowned the winner.

Hannah recently defended her traditional farming lifestyle and marriage after a Times of London article scrutinized it.

Hannah went on to re-share a clip posted by makeup artists Kelly Tull showing the back of an incredible gown she wore on day one

Hannah went on to re-share a clip posted by makeup artists Kelly Tull showing the back of an incredible gown she wore on day one

She later shared a photo of a souvenir yearbook featuring her stunning image as Mrs. American

She later shared a photo of a souvenir yearbook featuring her stunning image as Mrs. American

She effortlessly balanced motherhood with her work

She effortlessly balanced motherhood with her work

She introduced her youngest child Flora to another glamorous contestant

She introduced her youngest child Flora to another glamorous contestant

She also posted a sweet video with Flora, as she touched her face, writing, 'Trying to figure out the "mom with parent makeup"'

She also posted a sweet video with Flora, as she touched her face, writing, ‘Trying to figure out the “mom with parent makeup”‘ 

Readers were in shock over the in-depth piece, which detailed moments of her husband speaking over her, and revealed she was left so exhausted from her hectic lifestyle that she was bedridden for days.

Fans took to social media to share their thoughts, with many declaring they must ‘save her.’

In a recent Instagram clip, Hannah addressed the Times article, admitting she and her husband were ‘shocked’ when they read it.

‘A couple of weeks ago, we had a reporter come into our home to learn more about our family and business,’ the beauty pageant competitor began. ‘We thought the interview went really well. 

‘We were taken [aback], however, when we saw the printed article – which shocked us, and shocked the world by it being an attack on my family and my marriage,’ she added.

She added that she was inaccurately portrayed as ‘oppressed, with my husband being the culprit.’

‘This couldn’t be further from the truth,’ she clarified, noting she believes the profile’s angle was predetermined.

‘Together we have built a business from scratch,’ she affirmed. ‘We’ve brought eight children into this world, and have prioritized our marriage all along the way.’

Hannah was once an aspiring ballerina, moving to New York City at 17 to study at Juilliard. She met her now-spouse Daniel shortly after.

Another clip showed her joined by her baby, her two daughters, as well as her mom, while going for a shopping trip

Another clip showed her joined by her baby, her two daughters, as well as her mom, while going for a shopping trip

Despite all the glam, Neeleman admitted that being a mom was her favorite 'look' of the week

Despite all the glam, Neeleman admitted that being a mom was her favorite ‘look’ of the week

Hannah also famously competed in Mrs. World, just 12 days after giving birth to Flora

Hannah also famously competed in Mrs. World, just 12 days after giving birth to Flora

The influencer recently defended her traditional farming lifestyle and marriage to JetBlue heir Daniel Neeleman after a Times of London article scrutinized it

The influencer recently defended her traditional farming lifestyle and marriage to JetBlue heir Daniel Neeleman after a Times of London article scrutinized it 

Readers were in shock over the in-depth piece, which revealed she was left so exhausted from her hectic lifestyle at times that she was bedridden for days

Readers were in shock over the in-depth piece, which revealed she was left so exhausted from her hectic lifestyle at times that she was bedridden for days

The couple – who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints –  often share glimpses of their idyllic life on social media, posting under the handle @BallerinaFarm, the name of their shared company.

They launched their brand, which sells an array of products made from their livestock including meat, desserts and produce, in 2019.

The homemaker has amassed millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube from her ‘Trad Wife’ content, a term short for ‘traditional wife.’

It refers to a woman who carries out conventional domestic duties like cooking, cleaning and raising children.

At the end of her video, the blonde beauty assured viewers, ‘We are co-parents, co-CEOs, co-diaper changers, kitchen cleaners and decision makers, we are one.’

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