Who is Addison Rae
Addison Rae (born October 6, 2000), a TikTok sensation, predominantly shares dance and lip-sync videos on her addisonre account. She has amassed over 88 million followers on TikTok. In late 2019, she became a member of The Hype House, a collaborative group formed by popular TikTok creators including Charli D’Amelio and Chase Hudson. In August 2020, Forbes recognized her as the top-earning celebrity on TikTok.
Early life
Addison Rae Easterling was born and grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, to parents Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling. She has two younger brothers, Enzo Lopez and Lucas Lopez, as well as an older half-sister, Macye Neumeyer, who has two daughters of her own. Addison’s parents initially divorced when she was young and had an on-and-off relationship throughout her childhood before remarrying in 2017. Both of her parents are also active on TikTok; Monty has 5 million followers, and Sheri has 14 million followers.
Rae began her competitive dancing journey at the age of six, participating in competitions nationwide. Before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue her TikTok career, she briefly enrolled at Louisiana State University (LSU), studying sports broadcasting in the fall. However, she decided to drop out when her popularity on TikTok began to soar. In an interview with Elle magazine, Addison Rae discussed her decision to move to Los Angeles, stating, “a few people in LA reached out to me, and I was like ‘I need to go. I need to go.’ So my parents fully supported me.”
Personal life of Addison Rae
In October 2020, Rae publicly acknowledged her relationship with TikTok personality Bryce Hall through multiple social media updates. However, they parted ways the subsequent year. In January 2021, Rae generously donated her $1 million prize earnings from winning an all-star Mario Tennis Aces tournament, known as the Stay At Home Slam, to the charitable organization No Kid Hungry. By June 2021, reports surfaced of Rae being romantically involved with Omer Fedi, a Los Angeles-based producer and musician. Their relationship continued, and as of late 2023, they were still together.
Summary of Addison Rae’s career
Addison Rae accumulated 88.7 million followers on TikTok after joining the platform in July 2019, where she initially posted dance videos set to popular songs. Within a short span, Rae’s follower count exceeded one million, prompting her decision to depart from LSU in November of the same year. Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Rae shared with Business Insider in April 2020, “I knew I wanted to take it more seriously and expand it to other platforms. I uploaded a video to YouTube and got really active on Instagram.” In January 2020, she, along with her parents, signed with talent agency WME. Concurrently, Rae launched a weekly podcast on Spotify titled “Mama Knows Best” with her mother, discussing various aspects of their personal and professional lives. In 2021, she rebranded the podcast as “That was Fun? With Addison and Sheri.” Additionally, Addison Rae ventured into the beauty industry by co-founding Item Beauty, where she serves as the Chief Innovation Officer. This cosmetics line, launched in collaboration with Madeby Collective, underscores Rae’s commitment to inclusivity and self-expression through makeup. Furthermore, she expanded her entrepreneurial portfolio by introducing her own fragrance line, “Addison Rae Fragrance.”
Rae took on a leading role in “He’s All That,” a modern retelling of the 1999 teen comedy “She’s All That,” inspired by Freddie Prinze Jr.’s character Zachary Siler from the original film. Released on Netflix in August 2021, “He’s All That” became the most streamed film of its week, despite receiving negative reviews from critics. Courtney Howard of Variety magazine noted Rae’s natural charisma and comedic timing but pointed out areas where she struggled with emotional depth. In February 2022, Rae announced her involvement in a new movie titled “Fashionista,” produced by Paramount, though further details remain undisclosed. The following year, Rae was cast in Eli Roth’s “Thanksgiving,” receiving acclaim for her improved acting skills since her debut. Additionally, on May 12, 2023, Rae was announced to star alongside Ryan Reynolds in the live-action hybrid movie “Animal Friends,” scheduled for release in 2024, with further details yet to be unveiled.