Comment Section for ‘Ballerina Farm’ Gave Birth Two Weeks Ago. Now It’s Time For a Beauty Pageant. - The New York Times

The New York Times article is a profile of Hannah Neeleman - known online as "Ballerina Farm" - who participated in the Mrs. World beauty pageant in Las Vegas, only two weeks after giving birth to her eighth child. The Utah homemaker, a Juilliard-trained former ballerina, has a massive social media following who watch her daily videos showcasing her rural life. The article discusses Neeleman's role as a social media influencer, a lifestyle brand, and a figure who is both loved and criticized. Some see her as a commendable woman dedicated to her family and farm, while others view her as a person promoting traditional gender roles. Neeleman also monetizes her popularity through brand partnerships and selling products related to her lifestyle, like sourdough starters. Despite not winning the Mrs. World pageant, Neeleman garnered attention for her participation so soon after childbirth.