Addison Rae
Born 2000 · Age 26
American singer, actress and social media personality who rose to prominence on TikTok in 2019 and expanded into music and film, releasing debut album Addison in 2025 and earning mainstream critical recognition.
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Born in Lafayette, Louisiana
Addison Rae Easterling was born to Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling in Lafayette, LA.
Begins competitive dance
Started dancing competitively at age six, attending competitions across the U.S.; formative for later career as a dancer and performer.
High school athletics and performing arts
Attended Calvary Baptist Academy; involved in gymnastics, cheerleading and school performance programs (approximate period during high school).
Joins TikTok
Created a TikTok account and began posting dance videos to trending songs; the start of her rapid social-media rise.
Enrolled at Louisiana State University (LSU)
Began studying broadcast journalism at LSU in fall 2019 with plans to become a sports broadcaster.
Reached 1+ million TikTok followers; leaves LSU
Within months on TikTok she amassed over one million followers and left LSU to pursue content creation full-time (left in November 2019).
Joined The Hype House collective
Became (brief) member of the collaborative TikTok group The Hype House, increasing her exposure and collaborations with other creators.
Signed with talent agency WME
Signed representation with WME (William Morris Endeavor) to expand opportunities across entertainment.
Voice role in Spy Cat (English dub)
Provided the English dub voice of 'Marnie' in the animated film Spy Cat (2020).
Major brand endorsements and partnerships (ongoing)
Partnerships over time include Pandora, L'Oréal, Lululemon, Reebok, YSL Beauty and others (dates vary by campaign); contributed substantially to earnings.
Departs The Hype House
Left The Hype House collective (reported mid-2020) to pursue independent career opportunities in LA.
Launches Spotify podcast 'Mama Knows Best' with her mother
Weekly Spotify-exclusive podcast covering personal and career life; later rebranded 'That Was Fun?'.
Item Beauty launched (co‑founded)
Co-founded cosmetics company Item Beauty; a direct-to-consumer and retail cosmetics/skincare venture tied to her influencer brand.
Forbes reports $5M in earnings (prior year)
Forbes named Addison one of TikTok's highest-earning stars, reporting she earned over $5 million in the previous year from sponsorships and deals.
Cast in He's All That (Netflix feature)
Cast as Padgett Sawyer in Netflix's gender‑swapped remake He's All That (film released Aug 2021); high‑profile acting debut.
Reported Netflix development deal (multimillion-dollar)
Reportedly signed a multi‑million dollar deal with Netflix to star in and executive produce projects (reported in some outlets after film casting/release); terms not fully public.
Wins $1M Mario Tennis Aces tournament; donates prize
Won the Stay At Home Slam Mario Tennis Aces tournament and donated the $1,000,000 prize to No Kid Hungry.
Releases debut single 'Obsessed'
Released first single 'Obsessed' (March 2021), her first official venture into the music industry; mixed critical reception but charted internationally.
Performs on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Performed 'Obsessed' on late‑night television, a major mainstream TV performance.
Major music collaborators recruited
Worked with high‑profile songwriters/producers including Charli XCX, Benny Blanco, Blake Slatkin and others to develop her music catalog.
Launches Addison Rae Fragrance (ARF)
Introduced an alcohol‑free water‑based fragrance line; reports in some sources later cite strong early sales for the line.
Wins Streamy Award (Lifestyle Creator)
Won the Streamy Award for Lifestyle Creator (2021), marking recognition in creator awards.
Joins American Cancer Society campaign
Partnered with the American Cancer Society as a celebrity supporter (press involvement reported in 2022).
Partners with Alani Nu — 'Berry Pop' energy flavor
Partnered with Alani Nu to create a signature energy drink flavor called 'Berry Pop'.
Public controversies and activism (ongoing)
Faced backlash for a 2016 repost in 2020 and for wearing the 'Holy Trinity' bikini in 2022; also engaged in activism including donations and public support for causes (e.g., No Kid Hungry, American Cancer Society, support for trans rights and Planned Parenthood in 2025).
Songs from unreleased EP leaked online
Multiple tracks from an unreleased project leaked in February 2022; the unexpected traction helped build momentum for an eventual official EP.
Playable character in mobile game
Appeared as a limited‑time playable character in War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (Nov 2022).
Item Beauty discontinued
Item Beauty (the cosmetics company she co‑founded in 2020) was discontinued/removed from some retail channels by 2023.
Releases debut EP 'AR'
Released five‑track EP AR on August 18, 2023; received generally positive reviews and debuted at #19 on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
Appears in slasher film 'Thanksgiving'
Played Gaby in Eli Roth's Thanksgiving (2023), furthering her film acting credentials.
Feature on Charli XCX 'Von Dutch' remix and A. G. Cook collaboration
Featured on Charli XCX's remix of 'Von Dutch' and appeared on A. G. Cook's album Britpop track 'Lucifer' (with Charli XCX), raising her profile in pop circles.
Signs to Columbia Records and releases 'Diet Pepsi'
Signed with Columbia Records (and As Long As I'm Dancing) and released first major‑label single 'Diet Pepsi' (Aug 9, 2024); first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.
'Diet Pepsi' peaks on Billboard Hot 100 at #54
'Diet Pepsi' peaked at #54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 — Addison's first Hot 100 entry.
Performs 'Diet Pepsi' at Madison Square Garden
Performed live at Madison Square Garden with Troye Sivan and Charli XCX on the Sweat tour, a major live performance milestone.
Releases single 'Aquamarine'
Released 'Aquamarine' (Oct 25, 2024) and later had a remix by Arca, continuing a string of high‑profile singles.
'Diet Pepsi' certified Platinum by RIAA
The single 'Diet Pepsi' received Platinum certification from the RIAA (1,000,000 units), marking a major commercial milestone.
Face of Marc Jacobs x Vaquera bag collaboration
Served as the face of the Marc Jacobs x Vaquera Y2K‑inspired bag collaboration (Nov 2024), extending fashion credentials.
Confirms debut studio album in Rolling Stone interview
Confirmed in Rolling Stone that she would release her debut studio album in 2025; media labeled it highly anticipated.
Releases single 'High Fashion' and Vogue France cover
Released 'High Fashion' (Feb 14, 2025) with an accompanying video; featured on the cover of Vogue France following the release.
Performs with Arca at Coachella; teases album date
Performed 'Aquamarine / Arcamarine' with Arca at Coachella and revealed the debut album release date by writing it on her underwear during the set (April 2025).
Releases debut studio album 'Addison'
Released debut studio album Addison on June 6, 2025; album debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 with 48,500 album‑equivalent units in its first week (23,000 pure sales, 25,500 SEA from 33 million streams).
Album release concert at NYC's The Box produced with Spotify
Celebrated Addison release with a live concert at The Box in NYC produced in partnership with Spotify.
Announces first headlining 'The Addison Tour'
Announced The Addison Tour with dates across Europe, North America and Australia running August–November 2025.
Launch of The Addison Tour (headlining dates begin)
Began first headlining world tour (The Addison Tour) in support of her debut album (Europe/North America/Australia dates Aug–Nov 2025).
Performs on The Tonight Show wearing vintage Gypsy Rose Lee gown; acts in Monster season 3
Appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon performing 'Diet Pepsi' (Oct 2025) in a notable vintage gown; guest‑starred as Evelyn Hartley in season 3 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story.
Grammy nomination — Best New Artist
Earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 68th (2026) Grammy Awards (nomination announced Nov 2025).
Breakthrough critical recognition and industry awards (late 2025)
Named The Guardian's Artist of the Year (Dec 2025) and Addison cited by The Washington Post and The Fader as among the best albums of 2025.
Set to appear in 'Animal Friends' (released June 5, 2026)
Cast in the live‑action animated road comedy Animal Friends alongside Ryan Reynolds and Aubrey Plaza; theatrical release scheduled for June 5, 2026 (post‑production at time of reporting).
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