History of Lilly Singh in Timeline
Lilly Singh is a Canadian content creator known for her work on YouTube, television, and as a comedian and author. She started her YouTube channel in 2010, originally using the alias "Superwoman." Singh gained popularity through her comedic videos and online presence. In 2019, she transitioned away from the Superwoman persona. She has also hosted television programs and authored books. Singh's career exemplifies the rise of online content creators to mainstream media figures.
1982: Birth of Lilly Singh's Sister
Lilly Singh's older sister, Tina, was born in 1982.
September 26, 1988: Birth of Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh was born on September 26, 1988.
2006: Graduation from High School
Lilly Singh graduated from Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute in 2006.
October 2010: Launch of "IISuperwomanII" YouTube Channel
Lilly Singh launched her YouTube channel under the pseudonym "IISuperwomanII" in October 2010.
2010: Start of YouTube Career
Lilly Singh began making YouTube videos in 2010.
2010: Graduation from York University
Lilly Singh graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2010.
December 2011: Creation of "SuperwomanVlogs"
Lilly Singh created her second YouTube channel, "SuperwomanVlogs" (later "Lilly Singh Vlogs"), in December 2011.
2012: Monetization of YouTube Videos
Lilly Singh applied for and received monetization on her YouTube videos in 2012.
August 2013: Featured in Jassi Sidhu's Song
Lilly Singh was featured in Jassi Sidhu's Punjabi song "Hipshaker" in August 2013.
August 2014: Rap in "Mauj Ki Malharein" and Release of "#LEH"
Lilly Singh rapped in the Bollywood song "Mauj Ki Malharein" and released her song "#LEH" with Humble the Poet in August 2014.
August 2014: Start of Vlogs on Second Channel
Lilly Singh began uploading vlogs to her second YouTube channel in August 2014.
2014: New Media Rockstars Top 100 Channels
In 2014, Lilly Singh's YouTube channel was ranked #39 on New Media Rockstars' Top 100 Channels list.
February 2015: Release of "The Clean Up Anthem"
Lilly Singh released the music video "The Clean Up Anthem" with Sickick in February 2015.
March 2015: Start of "A Trip to Unicorn Island" Tour
Lilly Singh embarked on her "A Trip to Unicorn Island" world tour in March 2015.
April 2015: Release of "#IVIVI" and Award Nominations
Lilly Singh released "#IVIVI" with Humble the Poet, received her first MTV Fandom Award, and was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards in April 2015. She also won her first Streamy Award later that year.
September 2015: "Ones to Watch" List
In September 2015, People magazine included Lilly Singh in their annual "Ones to Watch" list.
December 2015: Move to Los Angeles
Lilly Singh moved to Los Angeles in December 2015.
2015: Ranked 8th on Forbes' List
Lilly Singh was ranked 8th on Forbes' list of World's Top-Earning YouTube Stars in 2015.
February 10, 2016: Release of "A Trip to Unicorn Island" Film
Lilly Singh's film "A Trip to Unicorn Island" was released on YouTube Red (now YouTube Premium) on February 10, 2016.
July 2016: Two Teen Choice Awards Wins
Lilly Singh won two Teen Choice Awards in July 2016.
2016: Voice Acting and Cameo Appearance
Lilly Singh voiced characters in "Ice Age: Collision Course" and had a cameo in "Bad Moms" in 2016.
2016: Variety's 10 Comics to Watch and Just For Laughs Recognition
In 2016, Lilly Singh was recognized as one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch and honored at the Just For Laughs Film Festival in Montreal.
2016: Ranked 3rd on Forbes' List
Lilly Singh ranked 3rd on Forbes' list of world's highest-paid YouTubers, earning a reported $7.5 million, in 2016.
2016: Release of "A Trip to Unicorn Island"
Lilly Singh released her documentary, "A Trip to Unicorn Island", in 2016.
January 2017: People's Choice Award Win
Lilly Singh won a People's Choice Award for "Favorite YouTube Star" in January 2017.
March 28, 2017: Release of "How to Be a Bawse"
Lilly Singh's book "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life" was released on March 28, 2017, and became a New York Times bestseller.
May 2017: Casting in "Fahrenheit 451"
Lilly Singh was cast in HBO's adaptation of "Fahrenheit 451" in May 2017.
September 2017: Fourth Streamy Award Win
Lilly Singh won her fourth Streamy Award in September 2017.
October 2017: Hosting SlutWalk
Lilly Singh hosted SlutWalk in October 2017.
November 2017: Brand Ambassadorships
Lilly Singh became a brand ambassador for Pantene and Calvin Klein in November 2017.
2017: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In 2017, Lilly Singh was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to advocate for children's rights.
2017: Release of "How to Be a Bawse"
Lilly Singh published her first book, "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life", in 2017, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
April 13, 2018: Launch of Unicorn Island Productions
Lilly Singh launched her production company, Unicorn Island Productions, on April 13, 2018.
July 2018: Trip to South Africa for "GirlLove" Campaign
In July 2018, Lilly Singh, as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, traveled to South Africa to speak with elementary school students about bullying and classroom violence as part of her "GirlLove" campaign.
2018: Appearance in Maroon 5 Music Video
Lilly Singh appeared in Maroon 5's music video for "Girls Like You" in 2018.
2018: Ranked 10th on Forbes' List
Lilly Singh ranked 10th on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid YouTube stars, earning $10.5 million, in 2018.
February 2019: Coming Out as Bisexual
Lilly Singh publicly came out as bisexual in February 2019 via social media.
March 2019: Announcement as Host of Late Night Show
NBC announced Lilly Singh as the host of a new late-night talk show in March 2019.
August 2019: Retirement of "Superwoman" Name and Streamy Award Nomination
Lilly Singh officially dropped the "Superwoman" pseudonym and was nominated for "Audience Choice Creator of the Year" at the Streamy Awards in August 2019.
September 2019: Premiere of "A Little Late with Lilly Singh"
Lilly Singh's late-night talk show, "A Little Late with Lilly Singh", premiered on NBC in September 2019.
September 16, 2019: Premiere of "A Little Late with Lilly Singh"
"A Little Late with Lilly Singh" premiered on September 16, 2019.
September 27, 2019: Apology for Turban Remarks
On September 27, 2019, Lilly Singh apologized for a joke she made comparing turbans to bath towels, which offended members of the Sikh community.
October 19, 2019: Vogue India's Women of the Year
On October 19, 2019, Lilly Singh was named one of Vogue India's Women of the Year.
2019: Retirement of Superwoman Pseudonym
Lilly Singh stopped using the pseudonym "Superwoman" for her YouTube channel in 2019.
May 13, 2020: Renewal for Second Season
"A Little Late with Lilly Singh" was renewed for a second season on May 13, 2020.
May 28, 2020: Partnership with TikTok
On May 28, 2020, Lilly Singh partnered with TikTok and started creating content for the platform.
July 2020: Angel City FC Announcement
In July 2020, Lilly Singh and other celebrities announced the formation of Angel City FC, a National Women's Soccer League team in Los Angeles.
August 18, 2020: Announcement of "Sketchy Times with Lilly Singh"
On August 18, 2020, Lilly Singh announced her new sketch comedy show, "Sketchy Times with Lilly Singh," which she would star in, write, and produce. NBC ordered two episodes, filmed at Singh's home and later released on Peacock on October 29, 2020.
September 1, 2020: Collaboration with LA28 Olympics
On September 1, 2020, Lilly Singh collaborated with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organizing committee to design an emblem representing "pride."
September 11, 2020: Voice Acting Roles Announced
On September 11, 2020, it was announced that Lilly Singh would voice Penny in the animated film "Riverdance: The Animated Adventure" (2021) and Pickles in "Hitpig!" (2024).
2020: Support for George Floyd Protests and Joe Biden Campaign
In 2020, Lilly Singh showed her support for the George Floyd protests and participated in one in Los Angeles. She also participated in a campaign fundraiser for Joe Biden's presidential run.
January 11, 2021: Premiere of Second Season
The second season of "A Little Late with Lilly Singh" premiered on January 11, 2021.
May 6, 2021: End of "A Little Late with Lilly Singh"
NBC announced the cancellation of "A Little Late with Lilly Singh" on May 6, 2021.
June 2021: End of "A Little Late with Lilly Singh"
Lilly Singh's talk show concluded its run in June 2021.
October 2021: "Canada's Got Talent" Judge Announcement
In October 2021, Lilly Singh was announced as a judge for the second season of "Canada's Got Talent."
2021: Netflix Comedy Project and Universal Television Deal
In 2021, Lilly Singh signed on for a comedy project with Netflix, produced by Kenya Barris. Her production company, Unicorn Island Productions, also secured a deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio.
2021: Support for Indian Farmers' Protest
In 2021, Lilly Singh expressed support for the 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest on social media.
February 11, 2022: "Dollface" Season 2 Premiere
On February 11, 2022, the second season of Hulu's "Dollface," featuring Lilly Singh as Liv, premiered.
February 2022: YouTube Subscriber and View Count
As of February 2022, Lilly Singh's YouTube channel had 14.7 million subscribers and over three billion video views.
March 7, 2022: "The Muppets Mayhem" Announcement
On March 7, 2022, it was announced that Lilly Singh would star in "The Muppets Mayhem" on Disney+.
March 2022: "Canada's Got Talent" Season 2 Premiere and "The Muppets Mayhem"
In March 2022, the second season of "Canada's Got Talent," with Lilly Singh as a judge, premiered. "The Muppets Mayhem" also began airing around this time.
April 5, 2022: Release of "Be a Triangle"
Lilly Singh released her second book, "Be a Triangle", on April 5, 2022.
April 6, 2022: Release of "Be a Triangle"
Lilly Singh released her new book, "Be a Triangle," on April 6, 2022.
2022: Establishment of "Unicorn Island Fund"
In 2022, Lilly Singh launched the "Unicorn Island Fund," a non-profit extending her "GirlLove" anti-bullying campaign.
2022: Ovarian Cyst Diagnosis
In 2022, Lilly Singh was diagnosed with ovarian cysts.
2022: Angel City FC Begins Play
Angel City FC, the Los Angeles-based NWSL team co-founded by Lilly Singh, began playing in 2022.
March 2023: Co-hosting 95th Academy Awards Pre-show
In March 2023, Lilly Singh co-hosted the pre-show for the 95th Academy Awards.
June 19, 2023: Premiere of "Battle of the Generations"
On June 19, 2023, "Battle of the Generations," a new quiz show hosted by Lilly Singh, premiered on CTV.
July 2023: TikTok Follower Count
As of July 2023, Lilly Singh had amassed over 1.5 million followers and 30 million likes on TikTok.
2023: Response to Jaahnavi Kandula's Death
In 2023, Lilly Singh expressed outrage on social media regarding the killing of Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle.
2024: Release of "Hitpig!"
"Hitpig!", an animated film featuring Lilly Singh as the voice of Pickles, was released in 2024.
2024: "Doin' It" Premiere and "Arzu" Adaptation
In 2024, Lilly Singh starred in the film "Doin' It," which premiered at South by Southwest. She was also set to produce an adaptation of the novel "Arzu" under her Unicorn Island Productions banner.
2028: 2028 Summer Olympics
The 2028 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles. Lilly Singh contributed an emblem.