Most recently, in February 2026, Brooke Hyland officially tied the knot with Brian Thalman in a ceremony in Fort Myers, Florida, with her sister Paige and former teammates by her side.

As she entered her teens, Brooke began to outgrow the rigid world of dance. She famously expressed a desire to "be a normal kid" and try out for cheerleading, which led to significant friction with Abby.

Today, the Hyland sisters are viewed by fans as "survivors" of the reality TV machine, having built successful, happy lives independent of the teacher who once claimed they would fail without her.

In 2024, the sisters participated in a Dance Moms reunion, where they reflected on the trauma of their experience while celebrating their enduring friendship with former castmates like Chloe Lukasiak and Nia Sioux.

Brooke Hyland was once the "gold standard" at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC). A prodigy known for her incredible flexibility and acro-dance skills, she was Abby Lee Miller's favorite long before the cameras started rolling. Her younger sister, Paige, brought a bubbly energy and "sparkle" to the stage, often cast in upbeat musical theater roles. For years, the ALDC was their second home, and the other dancers were like sisters. The Pressure Cooker of Dance Moms