In October 2019, the American female TikToker began attracting attention from viewers when she reached one million followers. Recognizing the career potential in social media, Rae decided to leave Louisiana State University (USA) to pursue becoming a full-time content creator.
“That was the moment that marked a change in my life. Not only did I want to work on TikTok, but I also wanted to expand my career on platforms like Instagram and YouTube,” Addison Rae shared with Insider.
The journey to becoming the ‘highest-earning TikToker in the world.’
At the age of 19, Addison Rae signed with talent agency WME. In 2020, she diversified her endeavors.
Beyond creating short-form content on social media platforms, the TikTok star also ventures into entrepreneurship, launching collections of t-shirts, sweatshirts, notebooks, mugs, and co-founding the cosmetics brand ITEM Beauty.
According to the New York Times, Addison Rae stands as one of the influential figures reshaping the landscape of the American cosmetics industry.
Furthermore, Rae and her mother, Sheri Easterling—an influencer in her own right—launched a podcast titled “That Was Fun?” which features digital audio files posted on the internet.
With a presence across various platforms and engaging in diverse activities, Addison Rae swiftly became a sought-after figure for numerous brands. Born in 2000, she emerged as the individual with the highest earnings from TikTok in 2020, garnering a revenue of 5 million USD from the platform.
From TikTokers to singers and actors
In March 2021, Rae made her debut as a singer with the single “Obsessed.” Continuing her career expansion, in August of the same year, she ventured into acting, portraying the lead role in the romantic comedy “He’s All That.”
Despite topping the viewing charts on the Netflix platform during its initial week of release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. In particular, opinions on Addison Rae‘s acting performance varied widely, with many suggesting that she needs more practice.
Addison Rae caused quite a surprise when she formed a close bond with Kourtney Kardashian, the older sister of Kim Kardashian, known as the “super round 3”. Despite being 21 years apart, the two sisters are frequently spotted strolling, dining, and enjoying drinks together.
In addition to her singing and acting pursuits, the Chinese TikToker stirred up considerable attention among netizens when she made an unexpected appearance on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” a reality TV show that offers insight into the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Addison Rae is dream life
Currently, Addison Rae continues to pursue her career as a content creator, singer, actress, and model. She frequently attends prestigious events such as the Met Gala and the Grammy Awards, affording her the opportunity to mingle with numerous A-list celebrities.
Women born in 2000 are often associated with a fashion style that is liberal and alluringly free-flowing. Addison Rae has repeatedly caused a sensation by donning daring ensembles on the red carpet.
With 88.6 million followers and over 5.8 billion likes on TikTok, Rae ranks 5th on the list of the platform’s most-followed users.
Despite being embroiled in some personal controversies, the female TikToker born in 2000 remains a prominent figure for many young people, owing to her intelligence, talent, and hard work.