Remaining recognisably yourself as fame, money and attention grow — the quality Laura Olson singled out when telling PEOPLE what makes the family proudest of her son Jackson. Staying genuine is also the Savannah Bananas star’s professional asset: Banana Ball and his social-media following both run on authenticity, suggesting Dan and Laura’s Connecticut upbringing built his career’s foundation long before 2022.
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Mentioned in: The Coach Who Treated Every Kid the Same: Why Jackson Olson’s Parents Are the Real Story