Emma Chamberlain
Born 2001 · Age 24
American social media personality, YouTuber, podcaster, model, entrepreneur and founder of Chamberlain Coffee. Rose to prominence for a distinctive vlogging/editing style and has expanded into fashion, publishing and product lines.
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Born in San Bruno, California
Emma Frances Chamberlain was born in San Bruno, California, United States.
Parents divorced
Her parents divorced when she was five years old; family later experienced financial struggles when her father was ill.
Competitive cheerleader (multi-year)
Competed in cheerleading for five years, including with the California Allstars (team Senior Pink). Approximate span ends around 2017.
Launched YouTube channel (Emma Chamberlain)
Created her YouTube channel to explore a passion outside school; early videos included vlogs, cooking, fashion hauls and DIYs.
Left high school to pursue YouTube
Stopped enjoying high school and, with parental support, left Notre Dame High School during first semester of junior year to pursue online content full time; later passed CAHSEE.
Won Streamy Award — Breakout Creator
Won the 2018 Streamy Award for Breakout Creator, recognizing rapid rise on YouTube.
Began association with shopping app Dote
Began partnership/association with shopping app Dote (led to trips and product collaborations in 2018).
Dote sent her to Coachella and Fiji
As part of the Dote relationship, she attended Coachella-related events in Austin and a trip to Fiji with other creators.
Moved from Bay Area to Los Angeles
Relocated to Los Angeles to pursue content creation full-time and to immerse herself in the creator/fashion community.
Formed the 'Sister Squad' collaborations
Collaborated frequently with James Charles and the Dolan Twins in a group commonly referred to as the Sister Squad.
Featured creator at Tanacon (onstage interview)
Invited as a featured creator to Tana Mongeau's Tanacon; her interview was the final event before the convention was canceled.
Signed with United Talent Agency (UTA)
Signed with major talent agency UTA, marking a step into professional representation.
Dote released 'Low Key / High Key by Emma' clothing line
Private‑label clothing line released in partnership with Dote, designed by Chamberlain.
Featured in YouTube Rewind 2018
Appeared in YouTube Rewind 2018 along with other top creators.
Hollister collaboration announced (swim collection)
Announced a collaboration and modeling appearance for Hollister's 2019 swim collection.
Attended Paris Fashion Week with Louis Vuitton (YouTube co-sponsorship)
Attended Paris Fashion Week in a YouTube–Louis Vuitton co‑sponsorship, paired with Karlie Kloss at events.
Podcast reached No. 1 in 50 countries (reported)
People magazine reported the podcast hit #1 in 50 countries soon after launch.
Launched podcast 'Stupid Genius' (later 'Anything Goes')
Launched her weekly podcast (initially named Stupid Genius, later renamed Anything Goes); produced by Ramble Official with Cadence13 and UTA.
Sister Squad collaboration reappeared (Dolan Twins videos)
Chamberlain and The Dolan Twins published videos featuring each other (first joint videos since previous Sister Squad content).
Included on Time '25 Most Influential People on the Internet'
Named by Time magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet (Time wrote she 'pioneered an approach to vlogging').
Won Teen Choice Award — Choice Female Web Star
Won the 2019 Teen Choice Award for Choice Female Web Star.
Snapchat Creator Show 'Adulting With Emma Chamberlain' premiered
Her Snapchat Creator Show Adulting With Emma Chamberlain debuted on November 4, 2019.
Named to Time 100 Next list
Included on Time magazine's Time 100 Next list of rising stars shaping the future.
Launched Chamberlain Coffee (online mail-order)
Launched her e‑commerce coffee brand, Chamberlain Coffee; initial product set has since expanded to teas, apparel and coffee‑ware.
Streamy Awards — Creator Product award for Chamberlain Coffee
Chamberlain Coffee won the Creator Product category at the Streamy-related awards in 2020.
Won Shorty Award — Best Podcaster
Won a Shorty Award for Best Podcaster for work on Stupid Genius/Anything Goes.
Purchased house in West Hollywood (reported)
Variety reported she purchased a modern home in West Hollywood.
Appeared on Kevin Hart's 'What The Fit' (episode aired/recorded)
Appeared in an episode playing soccer with the LA Galaxy; the segment had been recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featured on Cosmopolitan cover (Feb 2020 issue, profile published)
Featured on Cosmopolitan (U.S.) cover; discussed body dysmorphia and eating disorder struggles in an interview.
Allure cover (June/July 2020)
Featured on the cover of Allure magazine (June/July 2020 issue).
Published 'The Ideal Planner' (book)
Published a daily planner, The Ideal Planner, via Gallery Books (Simon & Schuster) on August 18, 2020.
Premiered IGTV series 'Styled By Emma'
Premiered her IGTV series Styled By Emma on Instagram on August 26, 2020.
People's Choice Awards — Pop Podcast & Social Star wins
Anything Goes won Pop Podcast and Chamberlain won Social Star at the 2020 People's Choice Awards.
Announced hiatus from YouTube (fall 2021)
Announced she was taking a hiatus from regular YouTube vlogging (fall 2021), though she continued posting in other formats.
Attended the 2021 Met Gala; hosted Vogue red‑carpet interviews
Attended the Met Gala wearing Louis Vuitton and hosted celebrity interviews for Vogue that were posted online.
Named Cartier ambassador
Became an ambassador for Cartier in 2022 (in addition to being a Louis Vuitton ambassador since 2019).
Met Gala 2022 — Vogue video host; Patiala necklace controversy
Hosted interviews for Vogue at the 2022 Met Gala; controversy arose over wearing a Patiala necklace loaned by Cartier that some argued had problematic colonial provenance.
Appeared on Hot Ones (first time)
Appeared on Sean Evans' Hot Ones, eating increasingly spicy plant‑based wings and being interviewed.
Voice role in film 'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' (2023)
Cast as the voice of a reporter in the animated film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.
Named Lancôme brand ambassador
Announced as a Lancôme brand ambassador and set to appear in a web series for the brand on YouTube and short formats on Instagram and TikTok.
Podcast 'Anything Goes' became Spotify exclusive (partnership change)
In February 2023 the podcast, originally produced by Ramble Official/Cadence13/UTA, became a Spotify exclusive.
Named #1 on Forbes Top Creator Fashion 50 (update)
Reported update: Chamberlain was named number one on the Forbes Top Creator Fashion 50 list (reported Oct 5, 2023).
Public split from boyfriend Tucker 'Role Model' Pillsbury
E! News reported that Chamberlain and singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury (Role Model) ended their three‑year relationship.
Returned to Hot Ones (second appearance)
Appeared again on Hot Ones in early 2024 (March 4, 2024 episode reported).
Received high school diploma (Class of 2024)
At age 23, received her high school diploma with the Class of 2024 (reported June 2024).
Opened first permanent Chamberlain Coffee cafe (Los Angeles)
Chamberlain Coffee opened its first permanent physical café in Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles (reported January 2025).
Started filming 'Forbidden Fruits' (horror film)
Began filming on the horror film Forbidden Fruits alongside Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti and Alexandra Shipp (production began in 2025).
Chamberlain Coffee expanded product range
Company expanded beyond initial coffee offerings to teas, apparel and coffee-ware and began operating a physical cafe by early 2025.
YouTube channel subscriber milestone (infobox stat)
Wikipedia infobox (updated June 14, 2025) lists her channel with roughly 12.1 million subscribers and 1.69 billion views.
Overall public profile: multi-platform influencer & entrepreneur
By 2025, Chamberlain has combined content, brand partnerships (Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Lancôme), podcasting, a consumer product business and fashion influence.
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