Kailia Posey

Kailia Posey
Born
Kaila Lexis Posey

(2006-04-19)April 19, 2006
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
DisappearedLynden, Washington, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 2022(2022-05-02) (aged 16)
Birch Bay State Park, Washington, U.S.
Body discoveredMay 2, 2022

Kailia Lexis Posey (April 19, 2006[1] – May 2, 2022) was an American beauty pageant contestant and reality television personality best known for her appearance on the TLC show Toddlers and Tiaras.

Career

Posey competed in child beauty pageants from the age of three until her death at 16.[2] She was five years old when she appeared on the fourth season of Toddlers & Tiaras, during which she additionally became the subject of the "Grinning Girl" internet meme.[3] Posey won the title of Miss Lynden, Washington Teen in 2021 and Miss Springfield, Missouri Teen in 2022.[2]

Death

On May 2, 2022, Posey was found dead at Birch Bay State Park in Blaine, Washington. Her death was ruled a suicide by asphyxia from ligature hanging.[4][5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Eli Agnes Thorne Acting debut

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010, 2011, 2016 Toddlers & Tiaras Contestant

References

  1. ^ "Kailia Posey: ¿Quién era la niña que se volvió meme por su mueca?". El Informador (in Mexican Spanish). March 5, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "In Memoriam: Toddlers & Tiaras' Kailia Posey Throughout the Years". Us Weekly. May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "How was Kailia Posey's legendary 'grinning girl' meme born?". MARCA. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Toddlers & Tiaras star Kailia Posey's cause of death revealed". EW.com. May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "Family of 'Toddlers & Tiaras' star Kailia Posey reveals her cause of death". NBC News. May 4, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.