Leslie Ackerman

About

Social star recognized as the mother of former Dance Moms sensation Payton Ackerman. She appeared with her daughter on the popular Lifetime series. 

Before Fame

She began taking her daughters to the Abby Lee Dance Company in 2007, making a two hour drive there for each lesson. 

Trivia

The Ackerman family has run the Pittsburgh based Luma restaurant. She also appeared as a diner in an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. 

Family Life

A mother of three, she has two daughters, Taylor and Payton, and one son, Connor. 

Associated With

On Dance Moms, she was often seen fighting with fellow star Christi Lukasiak.