Social media star and Dancing With The Stars runner-up Alix Earle turned a New Jersey hospital room into a stage last week, performing a spontaneous dance routine to boost her mother's spirits following a serious operation.
A Daughter's Heartfelt Support
Earle's mother, Alisa Maniaci, had just undergone surgery for breast cancer at an undisclosed medical facility. In a touching display of support, the 25-year-old content creator decided some 'bedside entertainment' was in order. Her 22-year-old sister, Ashtin, captured the entire moment for a TikTok video last Wednesday.
The 25-second clip shows Earle making the most of the limited space at the foot of her mother's bed. With a New York Knicks basketball game playing on the television in the background, she executed high kicks and playful dance moves, all without any music. The performance, which included some rigid arm movements and a bit of booty-shaking, was purely for the amusement and comfort of her recovering mother and other family members present.
Public Tribute and Private Strength
Earle later shared a montage from the hospital visit on her Instagram this past Sunday. The video also showed tender moments where the 5ft 6in blonde affectionately played with her mother's hair and held her hand. "Go momma!" she wrote in the caption. "So proud and inspired by you. [There's] no challenge you can't face and come back stronger. I love you! #breastcancerawareness."
The video's voiceover echoed this sentiment of resilience, stating: "Strong women never give up. We might need a coffee. We might need a good cry. We might need a day in bed. But we will always come back stronger." Earle has admitted privately to having "had a few cries" about her mother's health ordeal. Alisa was diagnosed while Earle was competing on season 34 of ABC's Dancing With The Stars, a fact she chose not to share on television at the time.
Community Response and Personal Context
Earle's former professional dance partner from the show, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, showed his support in the comments, simply writing "Mama Earle" with heart emojis. The health update comes amid other personal changes for the influencer, including her impending breakup from NFL player Braxton Berrios after two years of long-distance dating.
Earle, who first found viral fame in 2022 for discussing her severe acne, has built a massive online empire. She currently boasts 8.2 million TikTok followers and 5.4 million on Instagram. Her business ventures are equally successful, with reports suggesting she earns a staggering $450,000 per paid partnership post for major brands.
While she often makes headlines for her glamorous life and celebrity connections—including a recent New Year's Eve canoodle with retired NFL legend Tom Brady—this intimate hospital moment highlights a more personal and powerful side to the digital star, using her platform to share a message of family strength and breast cancer awareness.
