20 Viral Internet Celebrities: Then And Now

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In 2011, Rebecca Black became famous on the internet overnight when she released song “Friday.” Here she is 13 years old:

Rebecca leaned against her New famerebranded her image and opened up her place as a serious pop artist. She has a strong presence now Social Mediawith a loyal fanbase and music that is a world away from her viral debut. And here she is now 28 years old:

Benito’s career continued to climb – he created and starred in a comedy drama series Overcompensationco-hosting the hit podcast get on He became his best, Mary Beth Barone, and his red carpet fixtures. Here he is currently 31 years old:

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Before he topped the charts and walked the red carpet, Troysivan was just a kid. Uploading the song cover Go to YouTube. His heartfelt performance quickly built up a follow-up on him. Here he is 18 years old:

By the mid-2010s, he had moved to releasing his own music. Today, Troy is a globally recognized artist Grammy Award nominationthe lead role Idoland hits like a viral hitHurry. “He’s come a long way, but his YouTube roots are part of how he’s turned 30 here.

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Russell Horning – Better known Backpack kids – Floss dance to the world. His Deadpan performance Along with Katy Perry SNL In 2017, the movement went viral and suddenly everyone was swinging their arms at school dance Fortnite. Here he is 15 years old:

Russell maintained while the floss fad finally cooled down create – Share music, comedy skits and content that shows him being more than just one viral dance. Here he is currently 23 years old:

From there she grew into a face that was previously familiar from sketch comedies. Creation, production, and lead roles Her own network sitcom features a massive leap from internet humor to primetime powerhouse. Today, Quinta is more than just an internet celebrity. She is one of the brightest stars on television. Here she is currently 35 years old:

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Daniel Bregoli (aka Bud Bubby) became a viral sensation after being infamous Dr. Phil Appeared in 2016 How did you give the world “Dat?” that brought me a pre-made version? “Here she is 13 years old:

Instead of fading into the history of memes, she reinvented herself Rapper We will release a virus truck. In 2024, Daniel became a new mother, and is now open about her recent cancer diagnosis, sharing the latest updates with fans who focus on recovery and family. Here she is now 22 years old:

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Michelle Fan was a leading figure in the beauty of YouTube originals. The late 2000s makeup tutorials helped define what is now called the influencer era. To her 20sshe founded IPSY and EM cosmetics and built an empire out of online fame. However, in 2016, Michelle suddenly left later She explained that she was lost. Here she is 23 years old:

She returned in 2017 with a new focus, quietly ran the business and recently launched her. afterglow Podcast for 2024. Nowadays, her content will find creativity, wellness, and balance. Here she is currently 38 years old:

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In 2011, Taylor Armstrong was a cast member The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsher dramatic on-screen moments often stole the spotlight. Especially during the heated dinner scene, Taylor – restrained by Kyle Richards in the middle of Yell – was filmed years later in an image paired with a confused cat at the dinner table. The mashup has become the legendary “Woman Screams at Cat” meme. Here she is 40 years old:

Recently, Taylor swapped Beverly Hills Orange Countyand television is still advancing from time to time. Here she is currently 54 years old:

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2010s, Lily Sin – well known as online iisuperwomanii – One of YouTube’s biggest stars, has built a huge fanbase with comedy sketches and uplifting energy. Here she is 26 years old:

She put that success into mainstream opportunities, becoming a New York Times bestselling author and landed her own NBC late-night show in 2019. I’m a little late with Lily Shin. Lily stayed firmly in place while the show was wrapped in 2021 Spotlight. These days, she’s more than just an online personality. She is a multi-family entertainer who carries out space for herself in Tinseltown. Here she is currently 36 years old:

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Liza Kosi first blows up the vine in the mid-2010s. There, her witty sketches and top characters made her a breakout star. She had that same energy YouTubeattracting millions of views. Here she is 18 years old:

In recent years, Liza has starred in the lead role. Liza On Demandhosted Nickelodeon Double Dare Reboot, and The role that landed In a movie like Netflix I’ll make it work and Transformer: Beast Rise…To name some. Here she is now 29 years old:

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Shawn Mendes got off to his start with Vine and posted a six-second cover showing off his voice. These clips caught the attention of Magcon (Meetings and greetings) Crew – A group of grape stars who toured with fans. Though it was short-lived in that era, Sean gave him the visibility he needed to launch a full music career. Here he is 15 years old:

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Addison Rae has since filmed a bedroom dance video in 2019 to one of the breakout stars on the almost overnight platform. Here she is 19 years old:

she It will rise rapidly Brand deals, music releases, and even more The lead role Netflix’s He’s all. Her stardom shows no signs of slowing down. In June 2025, she released her debut studio album. Addisonand set up her First headlining runAddison Tour, shows around the world. Here she is currently 24 years old:

In 2024, Charlie is doing things A whole new stage – Literally – Make your Broadway debut & Juliet As part of ensemble. She continues to show that her career is more than just a tiktok trend, balancing online fame and growing presence in the entertainment industry. Here she is currently 21 years old:

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Dixie D’Amelio First I rose to fame Alongside her sister Charli in 2019, the two quickly became part of the first wave of Tiktok’s breakout stars. While her sister’s dance moves dominate the app, Dixie paves her own path, music Singles like 2020 and her “Happy” Debut album Letter to me 2022. Here she is 18 years old:

She’s from then tour We have built a loyal fanbase. Dixie has grown from “Charli’s Sister” to an artist who establishes her own voice in pop. Here she is currently 24 years old:

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Anthony Padilla I got it His start YouTube in the 2000s, co-founded Smosh With his best friend, Ian Hecox. Their sketch comedy video made Smosh one of the first mega successes on the platform. Here he is 25 years old:

In 2017, Anthony left Smosh and pursued his own projects, including his popular interview series I spent the day together…he sits with everyone, from YouTubers to people in the niche community. In 2023, two best friends reunited to regain Smouche and restored the channel to its original roots. Over the years, Anthony has proven that he is not just a YouTube pioneer. He has built his career by evolving with the internet itself. Here he is 37 years old:

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If you say, Ian Hecox I rose to fame As half of the 2000s Smosha sketch comedy duo he co-founded with Anthony Padilla. Viral video Spoofing Pokemon theme song,Food Battle,” and “If the movie is real,” Smosh quickly found online success and helped define the early days of the platform. Here he is 25 years old.

meanwhile His co-founder has left In 2017, Ian stayed through Smosh Change of ownership And we kept our brand alive with new cast members and content. Six years later, Ian and Anthony worked together to buy back Smosh from Mythical Entertainment (Rhett & Link’s Company) and regained the brand they first launched as teenagers. Here he is now 37 years old:

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Patrick Starrr has stormed the YouTube beauty community known for his bold make-up appearance, magnetic personality and mantras.Makeup is the perfect size for everything. “His tutorial and Celebrity collaboration It helped to make the beauty community mainstream in the middle of 2010. This is 25 years old:

Later Patrick He launched his own brand1/size beauty has become a major player in makeup counters. Over the years, he has shown how his YouTube channel can grow into a full-fledged empire. Here he is currently 35 years old:

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It all began in 2006 when young Bonham shared Bedroom performance On YouTube – I couldn’t get enough on the internet. Here he is 17 years old:

What began as a cheeky musical comedy has grown into a Career It’s stand-up, director, and Awards Specials like internal On Netflix. Beyond his work, Bo made headlines for him Current Romance With musician Phoebe Bridger. The two sometimes live a quiet life together It pops up Taylor Swift’s circle of friends. Here he is 35 years old:

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Long before he sold out the arenas, Justin Bieber was a child from Stratford, Ontario. Song cover Like “So Sick” by Ne-Yo and “With You” from Chris Brown to YouTube. Those homemade performances attracted attention Scooter Brownand by 2009 Justin was topped with charts. Here he is 15 years old:

Over the years, he left the heartbeat of a teenager and racked up the global pop icon Grammy Awards And then they hit a single along the way. Recently, Justin has maintained a low profile along with his son and wife Haley Bieber. Here he is currently 31 years old:

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Ingrid Nilsen was one of them. The early lifestyle and beauty of YouTube The star is known for her warm personality and honest videos that help shape the influencer culture of the platform in the 2010s. She made the headlines 10 years ago when she came out as a gay in an emotional video that had influenced millions of viewers. Here she is 27 years old: