Parents' Guide to

Little Women: LA

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Little people-themed reality has innuendo, drinking.

TV Lifetime Reality TV 2014
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Based on 20 parent reviews

vmays5
vmays5 Adult
May 15, 2021
age 18+

Cancel Terra

The show could be enjoyable EXCEPT every 2 mins. it's a scene with the self centered, obnoxious Terra. It is also disgusting to watch Tonya kiss this witches ass, all the while being thrown under the bus constantly by her BFF. It is equally disgusting to watch the other 2 (Elena & Jasmine) rarely call one of the "executive producers" out on her ish FOR REAL. They should be less "caty" and just be real friends or not. Cut the fake ish and remove Terra from the show.
R.CHILDC
R.CHILDC Adult
April 27, 2020
age 18+

Terra has made lil people look disgusting

This show had me shaking in anger I hate bullying how can they allow this disgusting person on the show. Terra cries because her daughter has issue But guess what it’s never gonna be over for her bad karma will make you pay and it’s gonna hurt you. This might be the reason her kids are paying the price. The show would be better without tera.

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What's the Story?

LITTLE WOMEN: LA is a reality series that features six women, all of whom were born with dwarfism, as they live their lives in Los Angeles. It stars Terra Jole, the self-proclaimed leader of the gang, her friend Tonya Banks, and the rather raucous Christy McGinity. Joining the group is recently divorced Briana Manson, the conservative Traci Harrison, and Elena Grant, a Russian-born Lady Gaga impersonator who's trying find her place in the group. Life as a little person poses some challenges, especially when it comes to being taken seriously as an individual and professional. But ultimately, these women show that they can do almost anything an average person can do.

Is It Any Good?

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Little Women: LA highlights some of the day-to-day challenges that the tight-knit little people community deals with, including coping with stereotypes that come from a history of being featured in sideshows at carnivals and circuses. It also shows some of the challenges that come with navigating a world that is created for average-size people. But the women also discuss how they empower themselves by being proud and unapologetic about their dwarfism.

There are some positive themes here, but they are often overshadowed by the catty interactions among cast members, most of which are a result of their jealous, competitive behavior in their personal and professional lives. The endless discussions about men and relationships gets a little tiresome, too. Some folks may find it interesting or entertaining, but ultimately it's an unscripted series that offers traditional reality fare.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why these women agreed to appear on a reality show. Did they do it to show how they live like average-size people? To bring attention to the little people community?

  • The women featured here argue that they're like everybody else except for their size. Would they be starring in their own series if they were like the average-size person? Does their appearance on this show undermine the message they say they're trying to send?

  • What exactly is dwarfism? Why are some people born with it, even if their parents are average-size? Why are terms such as "midget" not used anymore to describe little people?

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