History of Addison Rae in Timeline

Addison Rae Easterling is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and social media personality who gained fame on TikTok as part of The Hype House in 2019. As of 2025, she is the fifth most-followed individual on the platform, boasting over 88 million followers. Beyond social media, she has ventured into acting, with appearances in films such as the Netflix comedy 'He's All That' (2021) and the horror film 'Thanksgiving' (2023).

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1999: 'She's All That' Release

The teen comedy She's All That was released in 1999.

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October 6, 2000: Addison Rae Easterling Born

On October 6, 2000, Addison Rae Easterling was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and social media personality.

2016: Reposted Controversial Video

In 2016, Addison Rae reposted a controversial video where a woman calls the Black Lives Matter movement a "cult" and states that "all lives matter". This resurfaced in July 2020.

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 TikTok, uploading 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: Kid Laroi Released 'Addison Rae'

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: Criticism for Reposted Video

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" and states that "all lives matter". Rae posted an apology to her Twitter account.

August 2020: Highest-Earning TikTok Star

In August 2020, Forbes reported that Addison Rae earned $5 million in the last year through June from endorsement deals 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.

January 2021: Donated Prize Money to No Kid Hungry

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

March 2021: Released Debut Single 'Obsessed' and Launched Cosmetics Line

In March 2021, Addison Rae released her debut single, "Obsessed", and launched her cosmetics line, Item Beauty.

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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 Meeting Donald Trump

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

2021: Starred in 'He's All That'

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

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2021: Released Debut Single

In 2021, Addison Rae released her debut single, "Obsessed".

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February 2022: Joined 'Fashionista' Cast and Songs Leaked

In February 2022, it was announced that Addison Rae had joined the cast of a film titled Fashionista, produced by Paramount. That same month, multiple songs from her unreleased EP leaked on YouTube.

August 2022: Backlash for 'Holy Trinity' Bikini

In August 2022, Addison Rae faced backlash for a post wearing the "Holy Trinity" bikini, a collaboration between Adidas and Praying, which sported the words "Father" and "Son" on its bra and "Holy Spirit" on its bottom. It was considered offensive by some Christians and she later took the post down.

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 EP 'AR'

On August 18, 2023, Addison Rae released her debut extended play AR, which received generally positive reviews and debuted at number 19 on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

2023: Starred in 'Thanksgiving'

In 2023, Addison Rae appeared in the horror film Thanksgiving.

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2023: Released Debut EP 'AR'

In 2023, Addison Rae released her debut EP, AR.

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 was featured on Charli XCX's remix of "Von Dutch" which appeared on Charli XCX's remix album Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat (2024).

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August 2024: Released 'Diet Pepsi'

In August 2024, Addison Rae released her first major label single, "Diet Pepsi", through Columbia Records. The song received positive reviews and fared critically and commercially well, peaking at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Rae also performed the song live at Madison Square Garden with Troye Sivan and Charli XCX on the Sweat tour.

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October 2024: Released 'Aquamarine'

In October 2024, Addison Rae released the single "Aquamarine". A remix of the song with Arca was released a month later.

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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 the release of 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 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 and found critical and commercial success, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200.

June 2025: Amassed Followers on TikTok

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

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