History of Addison Rae in Timeline

Addison Rae Easterling is an American social media personality, singer, and actress who gained fame on TikTok. By 2025, she had over 88 million followers, ranking her among the platform's most-followed individuals. She was associated with the Hype House, a collaborative TikTok group. Rae ventured into acting, starring in the Netflix film 'He's All That' (2021) and the horror film 'Thanksgiving' (2023). She also expanded her career into music, releasing her debut studio album 'Addison' in 2025.

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October 6, 2000: Addison Rae Born

On October 6, 2000, Addison Rae Easterling was born. She would later become known as an American social media personality, singer, and actress.

2017: Parents Remarried

In 2017, Addison Rae's parents, Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling, remarried after being on and off throughout her childhood.

July 2019: Joined TikTok

In July 2019, Addison Rae gained attention after joining the social media app TikTok, where she uploaded dance videos to trending songs.

December 2019: Joined The Hype House

In December 2019, Addison Rae joined the collaborative TikTok content house, The Hype House.

2019: Rose to Prominence on TikTok

In 2019, Addison Rae rose to prominence as a content creator on TikTok as part of The Hype House.

January 2020: Signed with WME

In January 2020, Addison Rae signed with talent agency WME.

March 2020: "Addison Rae" Song Released

In March 2020, Australian rapper The Kid Laroi released the song "Addison Rae", which was named after and dedicated to her and became popular on TikTok.

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July 2020: Black Lives Matter Controversy

In July 2020, a video that Addison Rae had reposted in 2016 resurfaced, in which a woman calls the Black Lives Matter movement a "cult". Rae posted an apology and stated that she "will forever believe that Black Lives Matter".

August 2020: Highest-Earning TikTok Star

In August 2020, a Forbes report revealed that Addison Rae earned $5 million through June from endorsements and merchandise, making her the highest-earning TikTok star at the time.

October 2020: Confirmed Relationship with Bryce Hall

In October 2020, Addison Rae confirmed she was in a relationship with social media personality Bryce Hall through various social media posts; however, they broke up the following year.

January 2021: Donated Prize Money to No Kid Hungry

In January 2021, Addison Rae donated her $1 million in prize money from winning the Stay At Home Slam Mario Tennis Aces Tournament to the charity No Kid Hungry.

March 2021: Released Debut Single "Obsessed"

In March 2021, Addison Rae released her debut single, "Obsessed", marking her first venture into the music industry. The single was critically panned.

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June 2021: Reported Relationship with Omer Fedi

In June 2021, it was reported that Addison Rae is in a relationship with Omer Fedi, an Israeli producer and musician based in Los Angeles.

July 2021: Criticism for Interaction with Donald Trump

In July 2021, a video posted by the Nelk Boys of Addison Rae excitedly introducing herself to then-former President Donald Trump at UFC 264 went viral, with fans criticizing Rae for the interaction.

2021: Released Debut Single "Obsessed"

In 2021, Addison Rae released her debut single, "Obsessed", which reached number ten on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

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2021: Starred in 'He's All That'

In 2021, Addison Rae starred in the Netflix comedy film "He's All That".

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February 2022: Joined Cast of 'Fashionista'

In February 2022, it was announced that Addison Rae had joined the cast of the film "Fashionista", produced by Paramount.

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August 2022: Backlash for "Holy Trinity" Bikini Post

In August 2022, Addison Rae faced backlash for a post she made wearing the "Holy Trinity" bikini, a collaboration between Adidas and Praying, which was considered offensive by some Christians.

November 2022: Playable Character in War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

In November 2022, Addison Rae was included as a limited-time playable character in the mobile video game "War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius".

August 18, 2023: Released Debut EP 'AR'

On August 18, 2023, Addison Rae released her debut extended play, "AR". The EP received generally positive reviews.

2023: Released Debut EP 'AR'

In 2023, Addison Rae released her debut EP, "AR", before transitioning musically and signing with Columbia Records.

2023: Starred in 'Thanksgiving'

In 2023, Addison Rae starred in the horror film "Thanksgiving".

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2023: Item Beauty Discontinued

In 2023, Addison Rae's cosmetics line, Item Beauty, was discontinued.

March 2024: Featured on Charli XCX's "Von Dutch" Remix

In March 2024, Addison Rae featured on Charli XCX's remix of "Von Dutch", which appeared on Charli XCX's remix album.

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August 2024: Released "Diet Pepsi" Single

In August 2024, Addison Rae released her first major label single, "Diet Pepsi", through Columbia Records. The song received positive reviews and peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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October 2024: Released "Aquamarine" Single

In October 2024, Addison Rae released the single "Aquamarine".

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2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris

In 2024, Addison Rae endorsed Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

2024: Signed with Columbia Records and Released "Diet Pepsi"

In 2024, Addison Rae signed with Columbia Records and released her first major label single, "Diet Pepsi", which peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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January 2025: Confirmed Debut Album Release

In January 2025, Addison Rae confirmed in an interview with Rolling Stone that she would be releasing her debut studio album in 2025.

April 2025: Performed at Coachella and Announced Album Release Date

In April 2025, Addison Rae performed "Aquamarine / Arcamarine" at Coachella with Arca and also announced the release date for her upcoming debut studio album for June.

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June 6, 2025: Released Debut Album 'Addison'

On June 6, 2025, Addison Rae's debut album, "Addison", was released. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.

June 2025: TikTok Following

As of June 2025, Addison Rae has amassed 88.5 million followers on TikTok.

June 2025: Supported Anti-ICE Protests

In June 2025, Addison Rae voiced her support of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests, writing in an Instagram post, "This country could not exist without immigrants."

November 2025: The Addison Tour

In November 2025, Addison Rae will complete The Addison Tour, her first headlining tour, with dates in Europe, North America and Australia, from August through November 2025.