Fans of TLC’s “Baylen Out Loud” have watched Julie Dupree support her daughter, Baylen Dupree Dooley, through every step of her journey living with Tourette syndrome over the first two seasons of the hit reality series.
From emotional doctor visits and family milestones to helping Baylen navigate adulthood and her engagement to Colin Dooley, Julie has become one of the most recognizable members of the Dupree family.
As interest in the TLC star’s personal life continues growing ahead of Season 3, many viewers are eager to learn more about the mother and advocate behind the scenes.
With that in mind, here are five fast facts to know about Julie Dupree.
1. Julie Dupree Is the Mother of Baylen Dupree Dooley
Julie Dupree is the mother of TLC star Baylen Dupree Dooley. As viewers of “Baylen Out Loud” have seen throughout the first two seasons, Julie and Baylen share a very close bond.
Julie has supported her daughter as she navigates life with Tourette syndrome, attending doctor visits and helping her find treatments and medical care to better manage her tics and symptoms. She is also expected to return as a major part of Season 3 of “Baylen Out Loud,” which premieres on May 19, 2026.
2. Julie Dupree Is Married to Allen Dupree
Julie Dupree has been married to her husband, Allen Dupree, for more than two decades. Julie met Allen, who is several years her senior, while working at a restaurant. As the couple shared on “Baylen Out Loud,” sparks quickly flew between them, and the two soon began building a life together.
3. Julie Dupree Is the Mother of 6
Along with her daughter, Baylen Dupree Dooley, Julie shares five other children with her husband, Allen. The couple has two daughters, Baylen and Sammi, as well as four sons: Burke, Sven, Vick, and Bechnir.
In birth order, the Dupree siblings are Burke, Baylen, Sammi, Sven, Vick, and Bechnir. With Sven recently graduating from high school, Vick and Bechnir are now the only two Dupree children still living at home full-time.
4. Julie Dupree Graduated from the State University of New York at Potsdam
While Julie has spent most of her adult life as a stay-at-home mom, she did attend college. Julie earned a degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam.
5. Julie Dupree Is A Tourette Syndrome Advocate
Since her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, Julie Dupree has become an advocate for people living with the condition, as well as their family members.
As viewers of “Baylen Out Loud” have seen, Julie has built strong connections within the Tourette syndrome community, creating support systems for other mothers whose children are also learning how to navigate life with tics and related symptoms.
As “Baylen Out Loud” continues documenting Baylen Dupree Dooley’s journey, fans can expect Julie Dupree to remain a major part of the series.
From supporting her daughter through life with Tourette syndrome to helping keep their large family connected, Julie has become one of the most recognizable and supportive figures on the TLC reality show.
Season 3 of “Baylen Out Loud” premieres May 19, 2026, on TLC.
