Who are Maggie Thurmon’s parents? All about Dan Thurmon and Shay Thurmon amid daughter’s split with Benson Boone

Maggie Thurmon has gone viral after her reported split from her boyfriend of two years, Benson Boone.

TMZ was the first to report their break-up. It was further reported by the outlet that they have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Boone himself hinted at his separation from his girlfriend at a Nashville concert on September 9, 2025. While performing, Boone gave an emotional speech where he said,

“sometimes people leave your life.”

However, neither of the parties has publicly confirmed their alleged break-up nor shared any official statements. The duo was spotted multiple times at red carpet events. They made their relationship official in 2024. The news has come as a shock to their fans, and they want to know more about Maggie Thurmon.

She was born on June 10, 2002, to her parents Dan Thurmon and Shay Thurmon. She grew up in Georgia. She skyrocketed to fame after her dancing video with her dad went viral on TikTok.

Continue to read more.

---

All we know about the parents of Maggie Thurmon

Maggie Thurmon’s father, Dan Thurmon, is a renowned public speaker and performer. After she graduated in 2020, they jointly started their podcast, Mags and Dad’s Wholesome Chaos, in March 2021. According to the bio of the YouTube channel of their podcast:

“During 2020, Maggie and her Dad became widely known for TikToks featuring their dances together, their comedic personalities, and their honest question and answer sessions which often ended up with one ... or both of them getting pushed into a cold pool!”

In their podcast, the father and daughter duo share their backstories and secret to the successful relationship between them.

According to his official website, Maggie Thurmon’s father is a keynote speaker, author and researcher. A note describing Dan in his bio reads:

“Hall-of-Fame Speaker Dan Thurmon is no ordinary keynote. Audiences leave his presentation inspired, energized, and ready to take on the next challenge. Whether he is speaking to teams undergoing major change, top performers needing to break performance barriers, or an all-hands meeting focusing on personal wellness, Dan delivers an unforgettable and transformative experience that will take your meeting to the next level.”

Maggie Thurmon’s mother, Shay Thurmon, is an award-winning producer, screenwriter, and playwright.

Her husband congratulated her in an Instagram post shared in February 2024 for her film Reset, which was screened at the Austin Revolution Film Festival. He wrote:

“BIG Congratulations to my wife Shay for having her film "Reset" selected to screen at the Austin Revolution Film Festival AND receiving an award! The film, which we attended with family and friends, was especially meaningful as the project was a family affair."

He added:

"Our son, Eddie, scored the film, and daughter Maggie was a lead actress, as well as having some of her songs featured. Big WIN for the Thurmon clan! So happy for you, [tagged Shay Thurmon].

Shay has written and produced content in comedy and action/adventure under New London Productions. Some of her works include - Heir Mail (2022), Ibiza Blue (2023), and Help (2016).

Maggie Thurmon’s brother is Eddie Thurmon. He is a musician and guitarist for the band Major Moment and is connected to Berklee College of Music, according to his Instagram.

---

Follow SoapCentral for more updates.