Kailia Posey

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 & Tiaras.

Kailia Posey
Born	Kailia Lexis Posey (2006-04-19)April 19, 2006 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Disappeared	Lynden, Washington, U.S.
Died	May 2, 2022(2022-05-02) (aged 16) Birch Bay State Park, Washington, U.S.
Cause of death	Suicide
Body discovered	May 2, 2022

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