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“1000-Lb. Sisters'” Amy Slaton Shares Shocking Inspiration Behind Her Kids' Names
Amy Slaton isn't afraid to go dark with baby names.
That's why during E! News' exclusive look at the Dec. 10 episode of 1000-Lb. Sisters, the TLC star—who shares sons Gage, 4, and Glenn, 2, with ex-husband Michael Halterman—revealed, "I name my kids after horror characters."
And it seems Amy took inspiration from famously possessed children featured in spooky works of art. After all, Gage was also the name of the murderous child in Stephen King's Pet Sematary, while Chucky and his demonic bride Tiffany's son was named Glen in the 2004 scary movie Seed of Chucky.
But Amy's love of all-things horror doesn't just stop with names. While embarking on a haunted tour in London, she jumped at the chance to come face-to-face with a so-called "cursed painting."
"I'll touch it," she quipped in E! News' sneak peek. "I ain't scared."
However, her sister Tammy Slaton—who also shares an interest in the supernatural—refused to go anywhere near the portrait.
"There's something cursed on that," Tammy cautioned. "Like, bad."
Likewise, their brother Chris Combs wanted nothing to do with the painting, going so far as to leaving the room before the artwork was brought in.
"My sisters get into all that crazy s--t," he said in a confessional. "But in my mind, it don't make no damn sense at all."
As for other hobbies? The Slaton sisters recently dipped their toes in burlesque dancing.
As seen in an earlier episode, Tammy, 38, and Amy, 37, met with a pole-dancing instructor as a way to get in touch with their new curves following their respective weight losses.
"Don't put me on the pole," Tammy joked at the time. "I ain't no pole ho. The pole will break from my ho.'"
1000-Lb. Sisters airs Tuesdays on TLC.
Keep reading to see the Slatons' many family photos.
Sister, Sister
Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton went to see Kevin Gates in concert together in May 2023.
A Tribute
Tammy shared this photo of her and husband Caleb Willingham following his 2023 death, writing on Instagram, "Rip sweet angel."
Real Love
"You will forever be missed and loved so much," Tammy penned to her late husband in a July 2023 tribute. "Thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness."
Instagram/Amy Slaton
Nap Time
Amy cuddled up with her sons Gage and Glenn, who she shares with ex-husband Michael Halterman, in this 2022 snapshot.
Brother and Sister
The Slatons' brother Chris Combs shared this selfie in honor of Tammy's birthday in July 2024, writing on Instagram, "Girl I want to Wish u a very happy bday. I want to thank you for being my little sister and I hope u have a great day."
Three's Company
All aboard the snuggle train with Amy and her kids! "Gage wanted to hold glenn," she wrote on Instagram 2022. "My heart full tonight."
Just Laughs
Tammy and Chris met with comedian Chelcie Lynn in 2023.
Autumn Activities
In October 2022, Amy and her then-husband Michael took their kids to the pumpkin patch.
Baby Joy
Amy and Michael welcomed their youngest son Glenn in July 2022.
Fun Day at the Farm
In 2021, Tammy, Amy, Chris and Michael enjoyed a family outing to the Southern Belle Farm in Georgia.
Cheers!
Amy and Tammy shared a frozen drink during their nephew's high school graduation dinner in May 2019.
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