Addison Rae Easterling is an American social media personality and actress. In August 2020, she was ranked as the highest-earning TikTok personality by Forbes. In 2021, Addison Rae made the Forbes "30 Under 30" list for social media influencers.
Addison Rae Easterling, also known as Addison Rae, was born on October 6, 2000 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She is the oldest of three siblings and has two younger brothers. After graduating high school early, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.
Addison started her TikTok career in July 2019 and quickly rose to fame. In a few short months she accumulated over 40 million followers and became one of the most followed influencers on the platform. Her videos have been viewed billions of times and she has collaborated with numerous other influencers including Bryce Hall, Charli D’Amelio and Chase Hudson.
In April 2020, Addison announced that she had signed with WME talent agency. The same month she launched “The Item” cosmetics line which quickly became popular among her fans. In August 2020, Addison released her first single entitled “Obsessed” which peaked at number 24 on the US iTunes chart. Later that same year she starred in the Netflix movie ‘He’s All That’ alongside Tanner Buchanan and Rachel Leigh Cook.
In 2021 Addison was included on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people list alongside other celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. She also launched her own podcast called "Mama Knows Best" which focuses on motherhood issues such as parenting advice and life hacks.
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2000</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Addison Rae is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On October 6, 2000, Addison Rae was born in Lafayette, Louisiana.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Begins Making TikTok Videos</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Addison begins making TikTok videos and quickly gains traction with her performances.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">May 2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Becomes Most Followed User on TikTok</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Addison becomes the most followed user on TikTok with over 50 million followers.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">July 2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Launches Merchandise Line</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Addison launches her own merchandise line called "Item Beauty", featuring beauty and fashion products.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">August 2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring in Movie</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Announced that she will be starring in a movie titled "He's All That" alongside Tanner Buchanan and Jordan Fisher.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">October 2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Launches Podcast </h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Launches her podcast "Mama Knows Best" alongside her mother Monty Lopez.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">December 2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Joins “Dancing With The Stars”</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Announces that she will be joining season 29 of “Dancing With The Stars” as one of the contestants.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's Inspirational</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Addison Rae is an inspirational figure for young people. She has achieved a huge amount of success in such a short time, and she shows that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can pay off. She is also inspirational for her positive attitude and focus on self-care.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's Quirky and Fun</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Addison Rae is always up for a good laugh and is full of quirky jokes and dance moves. Her TikTok videos are always entertaining, and she is not afraid to be goofy or make fun of herself. Her sense of humor will lighten any mood.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She's Generous</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Addison Rae is generous with her time and resources. She often takes part in charity events, fundraisers, and other projects to help those in need. This not only speaks to her character but also serves as an example for others to take action in their own communities.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Most Followed Person on TikTok</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Addison Rae is the most followed person on TikTok with over 77 million followers.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Started as a Dancer</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Addison Rae started her career as a dancer, performing in dance competitions and musicals before becoming an internet sensation.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Partnered With Hollister</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Addison Rae partnered with Hollister to create her own clothing line called "Dream by Addison Rae". </p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> First TikTok Star to be on the Cover of a Magazine</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Addison Rae was the first TikTok star to appear on the cover of a magazine, when she graced the cover of Cosmopolitan in April 2020.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Debuted an Album</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In June 2020, Addison Rae released her debut album titled "Illusions". The album featured guest appearances from Iann Dior, Ty Dolla Sign, and more. </p></div>