Addison Rae Easterling is an American social media personality, singer, and actress. She gained prominence through TikTok, where she currently boasts over 88 million followers, securing her position as the fifth most-followed individual on the platform.
October 6, 2000: Birth of Addison Rae
Addison Rae Easterling was born on October 6, 2000. She would go on to become a prominent American singer, actress, and media personality, rising to fame particularly through TikTok.
2017: Parents Remarried
In 2017, Addison Rae's parents, Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling, remarried after a period of being on and off. Both parents are also popular on TikTok, with significant followings.
July 2019: Joined TikTok
In July 2019, Addison Rae joined TikTok and began uploading dance videos. She quickly gained over one million followers, setting the stage for her future success on the platform.
January 2020: Signed with WME and Launched Podcast
In January 2020, Addison Rae signed with talent agency WME along with her parents. She also launched a weekly podcast exclusive to Spotify with her mother called "Mama Knows Best."
April 2020: Interview with Business Insider
In April 2020, Addison Rae revealed in an interview with Business Insider that she decided to take her social media career seriously, expanding to YouTube and Instagram.
July 2020: Launched Cosmetics Line
In July 2020, Addison Rae launched her own cosmetics line, Item Beauty, where she serves as Chief Innovation Officer, overseeing most of the products.
July 2020: Partnered with American Eagle
In July 2020, Addison Rae partnered with American Eagle on the brand's campaign for #AExME Back to School '20 ads, which featured a virtual photoshoot in her bedroom due to the pandemic.
August 2020: Highest-Earning TikTok Star
In August 2020, Forbes reported that Addison Rae earned $5 million in the last year through June from various 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 TikToker Bryce Hall through various social media posts. They broke up the following year.
2020: Mentioned in Lil Yachty's Song
In late 2020, Addison Rae was mentioned by Lil Yachty in the song "E-ER" by DJ Scheme. Despite an attempt by Bryce Hall to remove the lyric, it remained in the official release.
January 2021: Donated $1 Million to Charity
In January 2021, Addison Rae donated her $1 million prize money from winning an all-star Mario Tennis Aces tournament to the charity No Kid Hungry.
June 2021: Reported Relationship with Omer Fedi
In June 2021, it was reported that Addison Rae was in a relationship with Omer Fedi, a producer and musician based in Los Angeles.
August 2021: Released He's All That
In August 2021, Addison Rae starred in the Netflix film He's All That. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the film was the most streamed film of its week.
2021: Relaunched Podcast
In 2021, Addison Rae relaunched her podcast with a new name, "That was Fun? With Addison and Sheri," continuing to share insights into their personal and career lives.
2021: Debut Single and Acting Debut
In 2021, Addison Rae released her debut single "Obsessed," which peaked at number ten on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. She also made her acting debut in the Netflix original film, He's All That.
February 2, 2022: Cast in Fashionista
On February 2, 2022, Addison Rae announced on Instagram that she had signed to join the cast of a new movie called Fashionista, produced by Paramount.
August 2022: Controversial Bikini Post
In August 2022, Addison Rae came under scrutiny for a controversial post featuring a bra and bikini with the words "Father," "Son," and "Holy Spirit." The post was considered offensive by some Christians and was subsequently removed.
February 2023: Cast in Thanksgiving
In February 2023, it was announced that Addison Rae would be cast in Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. The movie received favourable reviews and praised Rae's growth in acting since her debut.
May 12, 2023: Cast in Animal Friends
On May 12, 2023, Addison Rae was cast alongside Ryan Reynolds for a live-action hybrid movie titled Animal Friends, scheduled for a 2025 release.
2023: Starred in Thanksgiving Film
In 2023, Addison Rae starred in the holiday film Thanksgiving, showcasing her versatility as an actress. The film received favourable reviews, highlighting her growth in acting.
2024: Signed with Columbia Records
In 2024, Addison Rae signed with Columbia Records and released her first major label single, "Diet Pepsi," marking a significant milestone in her music career.