Ballerina Farm business owners Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel Neeleman, have made headlines through the years.
The pair — who launched Ballerina Farm in 2017 — rose to online fame giving glimpses of their life on their Utah farm, with Hannah cooking and cleaning while homeschooling and caring for her and Daniel’s eight children. (In February 2026, Hannah shared that she and Daniel are expecting their ninth child.)
Despite social media trying to label Hannah as a “trad wife” (short for “traditional wife”) due to her lifestyle, she has denied this idea.
“Because we are traditional in the sense that it’s a man and a woman, we have children, but I do feel like we’re paving a lot of paths that haven’t been paved before,” Hannah explained to The Sunday Times in 2024, noting that she doesn’t “necessarily identify” with the label.
Hannah went on to note that she has a high-earning job as a contributor on her and Daniel’s farm. When Daniel was asked whether he identifies as the head of the household, he replied, “No. We’re co-CEOs.”
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Daniel Neeleman Played Collegiate Lacrosse
Daniel and Hannah Neeleman first crossed paths when she was a senior in college. The pair dated for a couple of months before getting married, something Hannah wrote was “the best decision [she] ever made,” on their website.
Daniel ended his collegiate lacrosse career early, moving to New York to support Hannah through her final year at Juilliard. (Daniel attended BYU from 2009 to 2013 before going to the University of Utah for his MBA from 2018 to 2020, per his LinkedIn.)
Daniel and Hannah Neeleman Live in Utah
The pair resided in Manhattan before moving to São Paulo for Daniel Neeleman’s work and later relocating to Utah. Ballerina Farm is located in the fertile mountain valley of Kamas, Utah, according to their website.
“Blessed with cool summers and snowy winters, livestock and humans alike enjoy this high altitude oasis,” the website reads.
Daniel and Hannah Neeleman Have 8 Children
Daniel and Hannah Neeleman are parents to eight children. In February 2026, Hannah announced she is pregnant with the couple’s ninth baby when she showed her growing baby bump in an Instagram advertisement for Ballerina Farm’s Farmer Protein Powder.
Daniel Neeleman’s Father Is the Founder of Jet Blue
Daniel Neeleman’s father, David Neeleman, is the founder of Azul, Jet Blue and Breeze Airways. In October 2022, David shared a photo of him blowing out candles alongside numerous grandchildren. “I’m a blessed man to have all these grandchildren to help me blow out my birthday candles 🎂 !” he wrote via Instagram at the time.
Daniel Neeleman’s Cousin Is NFL’s Zach Wilson
Daniel and Hannah traveled to New York City to celebrate NFL player Zach Wilson’s wedding to Nicolette Wilson in 2025. “Last full day in NYC and the main event, Daniel’s cousins wedding!” Hannah wrote via Instagram at the time. “Congratulations to @zachwilson and @nicolettedellanno A day to remember 💖.”
