Alabama Luella Barker (born December 24, 2005) is an American media personality. She is the daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and his ex-wife, actress Shanna Moakler.[1][2] In 2022, her father married Kourtney Kardashian, making Alabama her step-daughter.[3][4][5]
Alabama Barker was born during the last season of her family's television show, Meet the Barkers.[6][1]
Life and career
Alabama Luella Barker was born December 24, 2005 in Calabasas, California,[2][1] during the second and final season of her family's TV show, Meet the Barkers.[6][1] She was named after the character Alabama Whitman of the 1993 film True Romance. Less than a year after her birth, in 2006, her parents Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler divorced.[7][1] Through Moakler, she is the half-sister of Atiana de la Hoya.[8] Her father re-married in 2022 to reality star Kourtney Kardashian and Alabama was a bridesmaid at their wedding.[6][5][9]
In 2021 it was reported Alabama and her mother, Shanna Moakler, had little to no contact with each other. Alabama publicly stated "My mom has never completely been in my life."[10] Alabama's brother, Landon Barker, also confirmed this saying their mother "isn't in (their) lives".[11][12] Alabama released her first single "Our House" when she was 12, followed by "Heartbreaker" and then several holiday songs in 2018.[6] She has cited influence from rap and punk rock.[6]
Personal life
In August 2023, Barker revealed she struggles with autoimmune disease and thyroid disease in response to online criticism about her weight and body shaming.[13][14] TMZ reported in December 2024 that she had been was taken to hospital after calling 9-1-1 herself over having nicotine withdrawal, prompting her to state that her hospitalization had occurred some time earlier and that the hospital had given her a nicotine patch and an inhaler.[15]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's Relationship: A Look Back". People.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Wabwile, Alice (November 24, 2024). "Alabama Barker's age and bio: Key facts about Travis Barker's daughter". Briefly. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Relationship Timeline". People.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Kourtney Kardashian Shares Holiday Pics With Travis Barker and Baby Rocky". ELLE. December 30, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Get Legally Married". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "All About Travis Barker's Daughter Alabama Luella Barker". People.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama & Travis Barker: True Romance Inspired Her Name!". YouTube. October 23, 2017. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Sacks, Hannah (February 8, 2024). "Atiana De La Hoya Shares the Sweet Notes Travis Barker Leaves Around Her Apartment: 'Call Me'". People. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Daughters Are the Sweetest Bridesmaids at Italy Wedding". People.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Dugan, Tara (November 5, 2022). "What Is Alabama Barker's Relationship With Mom Shanna Moakler Like Today?". TheThings. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ Marcos, Gia (December 30, 2024). "What Is Alabama Barker's Relationship Like With Her Mother Shanna Moakler?". TheThings. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ Swan, Allison (May 19, 2021). "Travis Barker's Daughter Alabama, 15, Says She's 'Cut Off Family' Amid Feud With Mom Shanna Moakler". Hollywood Life. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Barker shares autoimmune, thyroid disease struggle amid body-shaming comments". The Independent. August 22, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Barker Reveals She Has an Autoimmune Disease amid Body-Shaming Comments: 'Keep Your Opinions to Yourself'". People.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Barker Responds to Rumors She Was Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal". People.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.