Kate Albrecht
Born 1983 · Age 42
Los Angeles–born creative entrepreneur, interior designer, author, YouTuber and founder of the lifestyle brand Mr. Kate. Known for DIY home and beauty content, a best-selling book, product lines and online video series.
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Born in Los Angeles County, California
Kate MacKenzie Albrecht was born in Los Angeles County, California.
Attended a Waldorf school (early education)
Raised in the Waldorf school system (mentioned as part of her upbringing). Exact years not provided; this event marks the beginning of her Waldorf schooling in childhood (estimated).
Grew up in an artistic family environment
Raised as the product of two Los Angeles artists; creativity was emphasized in her upbringing (formative influence on career). Year is approximate for childhood context.
Acting credit: The Princess Diaries 2 (appearance)
Credited appearance in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (film, 2004) — one of her early film/television acting credits.
Acting credit: Entourage (appearance)
Credited appearance on the TV series Entourage (2004) as part of early acting work.
Graduated from Loyola Marymount University (est.)
Graduated with a BA in Film Production and a minor in theater from Loyola Marymount University (IMDb lists degree; exact graduation year not provided — estimated around 2005).
Acting credit: My Best Friend's Girl (appearance)
Credited appearance in the feature film My Best Friend's Girl (2008).
Running Mr. Kate lifestyle brand and blog (established by this time)
Operating the Mr. Kate lifestyle brand and blog that features DIY videos on style, interior design and cooking. The exact founding year is not stated in the sources; presence active by late 2000s.
Launched and grew YouTube channel for Mr. Kate (approx.)
Built and expanded Mr. Kate YouTube presence producing DIY interior-design and beauty content, collaborations and series; exact launch year not specified so date is approximate.
Married Joey Zehr
Kate Albrecht married Joey Zehr (IMDb lists marriage year as 2013).
Bought house and decided to document renovation (OMG We Bought a House!)
The couple bought a house in December 2013 and chose to film the renovation process for their online series OMG We Bought a House!, slowing down renovation due to filming.
Developed/filmed OMG We Bought a House and related series (ongoing)
Produced and filmed popular web series about renovating and decorating their home (series emerged after the December 2013 house purchase; year is approximate for start of documented renovations).
Moved to larger office and studio in Los Angeles (office makeover)
Moved from a small hallway-style shared space to a larger office and studio in Los Angeles; documented the makeover as the Office Goals series on YouTube. Exact move date not specified; referenced in profiles circa 2015.
Published book: A Hot Glue Gun Mess
Released her first book, A Hot Glue Gun Mess: Funny Stories, Pretty DIY Projects (William Morris). The LA Times profile discusses the book in June 2015.
Book launch party at Space 15 Twenty (Hollywood)
Appeared at a Mr. Kate book launch party at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood (LA Times article June 12, 2015 announces the event).
Book signing at Forever21, Santa Monica
Scheduled book signing for A Hot Glue Gun Mess at Forever21, 1431 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica (announced in LA Times, June 2015).
Reached 1 million YouTube subscribers (approx.)
Profiles mention the Mr. Kate YouTube channel reached 1 million subscribers; article timeframe suggests mid‑2010s. Exact date not provided; year is approximate.
Expanded product lines: BeautyMarks and accessories (ongoing)
Designed and produced jewelry, accessories and BeautyMarks temporary tattoos as part of the Mr. Kate product lines; expansion and design work discussed in interviews (dates ongoing).
Produced popular series OMG We're Coming Over and Breaking Beige (ongoing)
Created recurring YouTube series: OMG We're Coming Over (celebrity and fan room makeovers) and Breaking Beige (room makeovers for non-YouTube people). Exact start dates not specified; active mid-late 2010s.
Collaborations with influencers (Lilly Singh, PatrickStarrr, others)
Worked on high-profile room makeovers and content collaborations with creators such as Lilly Singh and PatrickStarrr (dates of specific collaborations vary; referenced across profile interviews).
Birth of son Moon (by C-section)
Kate and Joey welcomed their son, Moon, in 2019 via cesarean section (People and IMDb references).
Announced/new product plans: fine jewelry and stationery (planned release)
Interview mentions a first fine jewelry collection and a stationery collection scheduled 'this year' relative to the interview; exact release dates not provided. (Date of announcement approximate to mid-late 2010s–2020s.)
Estimated personal net worth (approx.)
Based on book sales, YouTube ad revenue, product lines, collaborations and brand value, a conservative estimated net worth around mid-single millions in 2025. This is an estimate, not an official figure.
Public discussion and reflection on rare postpartum condition
Following the hospitalization, Kate and husband Joey spoke publicly about the rare postpartum complication (eclampsia/preeclampsia), recovery and the importance of awareness.
Ongoing content, series and business operations (post-recovery)
After recovery, the Mr. Kate brand continued to operate with ongoing YouTube series (OMG We're Coming Over, Office Goals, Breaking Beige) and product lines; specific post-recovery business activity ongoing.
Profiled in major press outlets (LA Times, People, others)
Featured in longform profiles and interviews (LA Times 2015, People 2025 and other outlets), documenting career, book, series and health story.
Birth of daughter Mars (en caul)
Kate gave birth naturally to daughter Mars on May 22; baby was born en caul (in intact amniotic sac).
Developed postpartum complications and eclampsia (medical emergency)
Approximately two weeks after Mars's birth, Kate experienced headaches, seizures and loss of consciousness; paramedics suspected eclampsia. She had seizures in the house and ambulance, was intubated and placed in a medical coma (People exclusive).
Intubation and medical coma; CT scans and ICU transfer
During the emergency, Kate was intubated, underwent CT scans of head/chest/abdomen, and was transferred from ER to ICU for intensive care and monitoring.
Regained consciousness after medical coma (ICU)
After treatment and testing, Kate opened her eyes and regained consciousness while in the hospital/ICU; breathing tube removed and she began to recover awareness.
Discharged from hospital and placed on blood thinners (diagnosed blood clot)
Kate was discharged from the hospital on June 9 and doctors identified a blood clot in a kidney vein; she was sent home on anticoagulant medication.
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