If you spent any time watching Lifetime during the mid-2010s, you definitely know Elena Gant. She was the blonde powerhouse of Little Women: LA, known for her sharp tongue, stunning makeup looks, and that massive height difference with her husband, Preston. Honestly, she was the one cast member who felt like she was destined for a massive Hollywood crossover.
But then the show ended. The cameras stopped rolling. And suddenly, the girl who was doing celebrity impressions of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga seemed to vanish from the mainstream.
So, what happened?
The Reality Check After Reality TV
Life after a hit show is rarely as glamorous as the Instagram feed makes it look. For Elena from Little Women: LA, the transition wasn't just about finding a new job—it was about survival in an industry that often forgets its stars the second the season finale airs.
She didn't just walk away with a paycheck. She walked away with a family. People forget that while she was filming those explosive reunions, she was also navigating a high-risk pregnancy with twin boys, Kairo and Xavier. Born in 2016, those boys changed her entire trajectory. You've probably seen the old clips where she’s stressed about strollers and the physical toll of being a little person carrying twins. That wasn't just "for the plot." It was her real, exhausting life.
The Business Ventures That Didn't Quite Stick
Elena was always the "boss" of the group. She tried her hand at everything. There was the makeup line. The "beauty bar" idea. The clothing line.
Critics on Reddit and fan forums love to point out that many of these projects seemed to fizzle out. Is that fair? Maybe. But let's be real: starting a business is hard for anyone, let alone someone balancing the demands of a reality TV filming schedule and toddlers. Fans often bring up a specific Season 8 moment where her husband, Preston, told her they needed $2 million in the bank before they could even think about having a third child.
That conversation felt incredibly raw. It exposed the financial anxiety that many reality stars hide behind designer bags and "gifted" vacations.
Where is Elena Gant in 2026?
Today, Elena has mostly traded the TV screen for the phone screen. Her YouTube channel, Elena’s Day, has become her main hub. It’s a lot different from the high-glam Little Women: LA days.
- Vlogging: She shares everything from home cleaning to weekend outings.
- The Move: She and Preston famously moved from a large house to a more modest two-bedroom condo to get their finances in order.
- Family Growth: They eventually welcomed their third child, a daughter, which was a huge milestone after the financial stresses discussed on the show.
There’s been some nasty commentary online about her appearance or her lifestyle changes. People can be mean. They expect her to look like she’s ready for a red carpet 24/7. But if you actually watch her vlogs, she seems more grounded. She’s dealing with the same "cramped condo" problems and "kids won't eat" issues that everyone else is.
Why Elena from Little Women: LA Still Matters
She remains one of the most successful exports from the franchise because she was authentic. Whether she was feuding with Terra Jolé or crying about her family back in Russia, you felt like you were seeing the real Elena.
She broke a lot of stereotypes about dwarfism and motherhood. She didn't want "special treatment"; she wanted a career and a big, happy family. And in 2026, she’s still working toward that, just without a Lifetime camera crew following her to the grocery store.
What to do if you want to keep up with her:
Check out her YouTube channel, Elena’s Day, for the most recent updates on her kids and her life in LA. If you're looking for a nostalgia trip, the old episodes of Little Women: LA are still circulating on streaming platforms like Hulu or the Lifetime app, where you can see her original rise to fame.