YouTube has brought on many influencers over the years. See some of the most popular here.
1 of 9YouTube’s Brightest Stars
In order to gain fame or recognition, you don’t have to go to the big screen or the small screen. Now, audiences are finding their new favorite entertainers on the computer screen. So many of today’s personalities have found their way into the limelight simply by creating concepts and uploading videos to their personal YouTube accounts! The age of the influencer has seen YouTubers leading the way for all things entertainment, news and reaction to the latest pop culture or world wide events. Whether it’s makeup tutorials or reaction videos to the latest in gaming, or even making something tasty while imbibing (like in Hannah Hart’s ‘My Drunk Kitchen’), YouTuber have catapulted to fame from the comfort of their own home! Over the years, it’s created a whole new subsection of popular culture, with the future looking brighter for these stars. To see more of these famous faces, click through the gallery!
DanTDM
DanTDM speaks at the British Academy Children’s Awards in November 2017. He become widely popular on the Internet with his professional gaming and writing skills.
Kelsey Kreppel and Cody Ko
Kelsey Kreppel and Cody Ko pose at the Spotify Best New Artist 2020 Party on Jan. 23, 2020. The pair quickly found success on YouTube with all their singing videos and adventure videos.
PewDiePie
Felix Kjellberg better known by his online alias PewDiePie is a Swedish video game commentator on YouTube. He has remained one of the most controversial figures on the platform.
Hannah Hart
Hannah Hart’s success came from her lovable YouTube series and videos on ‘My Drunk Kitchen!’ She sure knows how to have a good time in the kitchen!
Ingrid Nilsen
Ingrid Nilsen gives her biggest smile for the camera for a photo shoot in August 2017. She rose to fame when she started giving beauty tips online.
Shane Dawson
Shane Dawson arrives at the premiere for the STARZ original series “Outlander” during San Diego Comic-Con on in San Diego. His rise to fame came from YouTube when he started making jokes and making millions laugh!
Shannon Beveridge
Shannon Beveridge is all smiles as she attends the GLSEN Respect Awards on Oct. 25, 2019. Shannon’s success skyrocketed on YouTube when she made a channel with her girlfriend at the time, Cammie Scott.
Tyler Oakley
Tyler Oakley looks picture-perfect at the Prime Day Concert by Amazon in July 2019. He has created a huge following on YouTube by advocating for LGBTQ+ youth, LGBT rights, as well as social issues in general.
