Allison Holker Talks Kids Coping After Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Death
Allison Holker is dancing again.
The So You Think You Can Dance star has shared her first new dance videos since the death of her husband, fellow dancer and choreographer Stephen “tWitch” Boss last year.
On Aug. 23, Allison posted a clip of her and daughter Weslie, 15, dancing to a remix of “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic on TikTok. She captioned the clip, “When your life is a mess but you just trying to vibe.”
Weslie commented, “Lol we’re funny,” and her mom responded, “Hahahha…love you.”
Then on Aug. 26, Allison, 35, shared on TikTok a video of herself and friend Brittany Russell dancing to Missy Elliott‘s 2003 track “Bomb Intro / Pass That Dutch.” She captioned the clip, “Excited to be back.”
Allison posted the same video on Instagram, writing, “Truly felt so good to dance again. I was overwhelmed with so many emotions. I was both scared and excited. But dance has always been there for me… even now and I am so grateful for that. And thank you @bperryrussell for making it so fun and making me feel safe!”
Allison last shared a dance video January, when she posted a throwback clip of herself dancing with Stephen, captioning the post, “Our love language.”
TikTok / Allison Holker
For years, the Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ and his wife had often shared videos of themselves dancing, sometimes with their kids. Stephen, also a dad to their youngest children Maddox, 7, and Zaia, 3, died by suicide at age 40 last December.
Instagram / Allison Holker
In May, Allison spoke about coping with her husband’s death and the possibility of dancing again.
“That’s gonna be a big step for me,” she told People, “but I know that I’ll get there. He’s guiding me on this path.”
Look back at heartwarming photos from Allison and Stephen’s family album below:
TikTok / Allison Holker
Dance Return
Allison shares her first new dance video since Stephen’s death, appearing in a TikTok with daughter Weslie in August 2023. The two danced to a remix of “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic.
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Family Movie Night
Allison appears with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Thanksgiving 2022
“Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life,” Stephen wrote on Instagram in November 2022. “Sending y’all so much love from our family to yours. #bossfamily #turkeyday.”
Instagram / Allison Holker
Happy Halloween 2022
The family dresses up as the Addams Family.
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Father’s Day 2022
“Happy Father’s Day!!!!” Boss wrote on Instagram in June 2022. “Being a father to these three incredible children has been the greatest gift and duty ever. Big love to all the fathers and father figures out there. I hope you are showered in love today!! #fathersday”
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Family Father’s Day Photo
Boss appears with Holker, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father’s Day 2022.
Happy 6th Birthday Maddox
Boss appears with son Maddox in March on the child’s 6th birthday in March 2022. “Happy birthday son,” he wrote on Instagram. “Can’t believe this little prince Boss is already 6 years old. Where has the time gone. When did he get so tall? So smart? So capable and self reliant. Too quickly is the answer. But I couldn’t be more proud of the light he continues to bring to the world. Also, how everyday he is teaching me to be a better father and man…….as I’m teaching him. It’s a beautiful cycle.”
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Happy Holidays 2021
Ho Ho Ho!
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Family Dance 2021
The family members wear matching Children’s Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Happy Halloween 2021
Sunny day…
TikTok / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Father-Son Dance 2021
Boss dances with son Maddox.
TikTok / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Family Dance
The two dance with their son Maddox in January 2021.
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Movie Night 2020
The two appear with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Mulan reboot.
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Happy New Year 2020
On New Year’s Eve 2019, Holker shared this photo of herself with Boss and youngest kids Maddox and Zaia, and reflected on their love story. “An incredible decade!!” she wrote on Instagram. “In this decade, Weslie and I moved to LA, I met Stephen and fell in love , we got married, we explored the world, we have amazing memories from our careers, I was able to create & grow with dance on SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR and DWTS. Hosted DISNEYS FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My favorite part was growing our family, having our beautiful children! #decade #newyearseve #funtolookback #life #love #experience #memories #newyork @sir_twitch_alot.”
Instagram / Allison Holker
Bump and Grind
At 40 weeks pregnant and due to give birth to their daughter Zaia any day, Holker shared this video of herself dancing with Boss in November 2019.
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Movie Night 2019
The two appear with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.
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Movie Night 2018
The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attend the premiere of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.
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