Rose and Rosie
Rose Ellen Dix (born 15 June 1988)[1] and Rosie Spaughton (born 30 May 1990)[2] are a married British comedy and entertainment duo who have gained popularity through their YouTube videos.
| Rose Ellen Dix | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Rose Ellen Dix 15 June 1988[1] |
| Education | Hereford College of Arts (BA) |
| Spouse | Rosie Spaughton |
| Roseanne (Rosie) Spaughton | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Roseanne Elizabeth Spaughton 30 May 1990[2] |
| Education | University of Worcester (BA) |
| Spouse | Rose Ellen Dix |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel |
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| Years active | 20 June 2010–present |
| Genre(s) | People, Comedy |
| Subscribers | 988,000[3] (5 Feb 2024) |
| Total views | 254,386,000[3] (5 Feb 2024) |
Early life edit
- Rose Ellen Dix was born in Hereford and grew up in Ross-on-Wye with her brother, John and her sister, Laura.[4][5] She attended the Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School before going on to study at Hereford College of Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Screen Media.[6]
- Roseanne Elizabeth Spaughton was born in Milton Keynes. She has two older brothers, Tom and William, and two younger half siblings through her mother, Joe and Isobel. Rosie's parents divorced when she was 3; she was raised by her mother in Malvern, Worcestershire whilst her father stayed in Milton Keynes.[6] She attended Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy before going on to study at the University of Worcester, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Culture.[7][8]
Career edit
YouTube edit
Rose Dix joined YouTube for a university class, establishing the Rose Ellen Dix channel.[9] She uploaded her first video, entitled "Rose Dix talks Lisa Scinta," on 30 September 2010. An early assignment during her film degree included attempting to make a video go viral. Dix posted a parody of Kesha's Tik Tok on 26 January 2011, and the video received an estimated 16,000 views in five days.[10][11]
Rosie Spaughton uploaded her first video, entitled "YDAHD," to her channel TheRoxetera, on 19 December 2011. She first appears on the Rose Ellen Dix channel in "Baffle Laffle Taffle Breakup" posted on 18 December 2011. Their first posted collaboration video was uploaded on 15 January 2012 to the Rose Ellen Dix channel.
In 2014, Rose quit her job at an Apple Store in Worcester to focus on YouTube full-time.[12] On 29 April 2016, Rose and Rosie expanded their presence on YouTube by creating a new channel called "Let's Play Games,” on which they post gaming videos, which were already present on their main channel, Rose Ellen Dix. However, they decided to make a place for more on this channel.[13]
In August 2016, they both made the AfterEllen Hot 100 list with Rosie at number 23 and Rose at 18. They also hit 100 million views on their main channel that month.
Rosie's channel, TheRoxetera, was renamed Rose and Rosie Vlogs and Rose's Rose Ellen Dix became Rose and Rosie.
On May 23, 2021, their main channel hit 1 million subscribers.[14]
Channels and content edit
The Rose and Rosie channel contains content in the style of “couch comedy” as well as challenges, tags, guides, gaming videos, and collaborations with other YouTubers, such as Hannah Witton, Hannah Hart,[15] Shannon Beveridge, Cammie Scott, Amy Ordman, and Oli White. The couple has also collaborated with Grace Helbig.[15]
The Rose and Rosie Vlogs channel contains vlogs and various series, such as annual VLOGMAS videos, #RealTalk, and the BISEXY SERIES. In #RealTalk, Rose and Rosie attempt to discuss real-life conflicts/situations and use their personal experiences to share advice with viewers. Some of the pair's #RealTalk videos include videos titled “How to Have a Good Relationship,” “Living with OCD,” and “Controlling Your Jealousy.” In the BISEXY SERIES, Rosie talks about her experiences as a bisexual woman. Some of the videos in this series include “How Do You Know You’re Bisexual” and “Dealing With Biphobia & Homophobia.”
Let's Play Games is Rose and Rosie's third channel devoted to playing video games, including “Until Dawn,” “GTA 5,” “FIFA,” and “The Sims 4.”
Maltese is an alter-ego created by Rose who appears in a number of videos such as “THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS,” “SUPERKISS PART 3,” and “Acting 101 with Maltese Van de Kamp.” Maltese is a snobbish character with an accent, claiming to be “Canadian/Rhode Island royalty.”
Radio and television edit
Rosie worked for Sunshine Radio (FM) before pursuing YouTube full-time.
In November 2014, the couple hosted the Holiday Window Unveiling in Macy's, Pittsburgh.[16] They have since appeared on BBC Radio 1's series The Internet Takeover,[17] including a Christmas special in 2016 with Ben Cook, Jim Chapman, and hosts Dan and Phil. They have also presented for MTV.
In May 2016, Rose and Rosie featured in episode 2 of Russel Kane's Stupid Man, Smart Phone on BBC Three. The episode saw them try to survive in Arctic Norway and was filmed in November 2015.
In June 2016, Dix and Spaughton were selected by Sony Pictures as two of 15 influencers in social media to promote Sony's then upcoming movies Inferno and Ghostbusters during a public relations blitz in Singapore.[18] The pair participated in a scavenger hunt, and met Tom Hanks and Ron Howard as well as interviewed Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig. Vlogs of their scavenger hunt and interviews were later posted on Rose Ellen Dix.[19][20]
The couple often expressed their admiration for former Fifth Harmony group-member Camila Cabello in their videos. In October 2017, they had the opportunity to interview Cabello at the BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards.[21]
Meet ups and tours edit
Dix and Spaughton used to refer to their fans as "Boobies." In 2019 they started referring to their fans as "Frogs".[22] They first held an organized meet and greet in London in 2013. In 2014, they coordinated a meet and greet with fellow YouTuber couples Whitney and Megan, and Kaelyn and Lucy. Rose and Rosie's couple nickname was The Roses, Whitney and Megan's was Wegan, and Kaelyn and Lucy's was Luclyn.[23] Thus, the meet and greet was known as "ROSWEGLYN" and had an estimated 600 attendees.[24] In April 2017, Dix and Spaughton toured the United Kingdom and Ireland, and in September 2017 continued their tour, titled "Rose & Rosie: Exposed" in North America.[25][26]
In May 2018, the couple announced that in October 2018 they would be going on tour to promote their book and documentary, both titled, "Overshare" in the UK. This tour contained a showing of their documentary, a book signing and a Q & A.[27]
Book and documentary edit
In May 2018, Dix and Spaughton announced the release of their book, "Overshare: Love, Laughs, Sexuality and Secrets." The book was published on October 4, 2018.[6] The same day, Dix and Spaughton announced they filmed a documentary, which includes members from their audience. The documentary is also titled, "Overshare".[27]
Podcast edit
In August 2020, the duo launched a Spotify Original podcast called "Parental Guidance" documenting their journey to motherhood. The first season documented their fertility journey, including the processes of searching for a sperm donor and undergoing IUI. In the second season they announced and discussed Rosie's pregnancy and impending motherhood. The third and fourth seasons explored parenting as an LGBTQ+ couple, and postpartum mental health struggles. They frequently hosted guests to discuss a variety of parenting topics. The podcast concluded in June 2022.[28]
Personal life edit
Rose and Rosie first met in 2007 at a Halloween party at the ages of 19 and 17 respectively, but were both in relationships at the time.[29][30] Rose is a lesbian and Rosie is bisexual. Once both single, they went on their first date on 20 October 2011, and made their relationship official on 19 July 2012. Rose proposed on Rosie's birthday, 30 May 2014, and the wedding took place in England at Clearwell Castle on 20 March 2015.[31][32]
As of 2024, the pair lives in the Cotswolds with their dogs, Wilma and Woodstock "Woody", and cat, Flynn. They previously lived in Worcester and Hertford.[11]
On 13 April 2019, the couple announced that they had chosen a joint married name, Daughton.[33] Despite this, Rose still goes by "Dix", at least on social media.
Shortly after midnight on 9 April 2020, Rosie revealed through social media that Rose was in hospital suffering a difficult miscarriage.[34] Rosie was unable to be with Rose at hospital in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. They later posted a video that went into more depth about the traumatic experience.[35]
In December 2020, the couple announced through Instagram and a YouTube video titled "Well one of us is pregnant" that Rosie was 12 weeks pregnant.[36] Their son was born on 1 July 2021.[37][38] In February 2024, the pair announced through Instagram that Rose is pregnant with their second child.[39]
Reception edit
Rose and Rosie have been praised for their "positive content and open dialogue around LGBT issues."[40]
Bibliography edit
- Overshare: Love, Laughs, Sexuality and Secrets. 2018. ISBN 9781409176428
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AfterEllen Visibility Awards | Favorite Real Life Lesbian Couple | Won[41] |
| 2016 | British LGBT Awards | LGBT Celebrity Rising Star Award | Won[42] |
| 2016 | Lovie Awards | Lovie Creators for Change Award | Won[40] |
| 2017 | Summer in the City | Series of the Year Award: Bisexy Series - Rosie Spaughton | Nominated[43] |
| 2017 | Summer in the City | Vlogger of the Year Award | Won[43] |
| 2017 | BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards | Best British Vlogger | Won[44] |
| 2017 | DIVA Awards | Entertainment Personality | Won[45] |
| 2018 | Barclays DIVA Awards | Online Influencer Award | Won[46][47] |
| 2020 | Shorty Awards | Best LGBTQ+ Account | Won[48] |
| 2021 | British LGBT Awards | Broadcaster, Journalist, or Host | Pending[49] |
References edit
- ^ a b Rose Ellen Dix (13 June 2014), LESBIANS, LESBIAN WEDDING, retrieved 12 June 2017
- ^ a b TheRoxetera (11 June 2013), TWO COFFEES AND AN ORGASM, retrieved 14 June 2017
- ^ a b "About Rose and Rosie". YouTube.
- ^ Lyell, Carrie (18 December 2014), , Diva, archived from the original on 3 May 2018, retrieved 2 May 2018
- ^ Evans, Hannah (4 November 2018). "Relative Values: vloggers Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton on their YouTube fame, coming out and getting married". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Dancing the night away..." Malvern Gazette. 21 July 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Media & Culture BA (Hons)". University of Worcester. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (16 November 2013), THE TMI TAG, retrieved 27 June 2017
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (26 January 2011), Ke$ha Tik Tok Parody [Official], retrieved 16 July 2017
- ^ a b Stuart, Keith (18 April 2017). "Rose and Rosie: 'We don't really have a filter'". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (4 April 2014), YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST, retrieved 20 July 2017
- ^ Dix, Rose Ellen; Spaughton, Rosie (9 March 2020). "Rose and Rosie: how video games play a role in our marriage". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Rose and Rosie's YouTube Stats (Summary Profile) - Social Blade Stats". socialblade.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ a b Lyell, Carrie (January 2015). "It really is just us being us in front of a camera...". Diva. pp. 58–65.
- ^ "Light Up Night schedule". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "The Internet Takeover – with Rose and Rosie". BBC Radio 1. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ Ho, Victoria (14 June 2016). "Sony Pictures clears the way to include YouTubers in its movie PR blitz". Mashable. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (2 July 2016), PARANORMAL SMELLS WITH MELISSA MCCARTHY & PAUL FEIG!, retrieved 23 July 2017
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (10 July 2016), ADVENTURES IN ASIA!, retrieved 23 July 2017
- ^ CAMILA CABELLO FULL UNCUT INTERVIEW!, retrieved 9 June 2021
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (6 September 2013), I ATE YOUR MARS BAR, retrieved 7 July 2017
- ^ Lyell, Carrie (June 2014). "What's all the fuss about... ROSWEGLYN?". Diva. pp. 64–65.
- ^ Evans, Megan (2 May 2014). "#ROSWEGLYN- A Youtube 'Meet and Greet' That Became So Much More". HuffPost. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- ^ Bourdillon, Roxy (21 April 2017). . Diva Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Kelly, Rory (19 March 2017). "Rose & Rosie Talk Exposed Tour". TenEighty. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ a b Rose Elen Dix (29 May 2018), NEW HOUSE TOUR & TRIPLE ANNOUNCEMENT!, retrieved 29 May 2018
- ^ Rose and Rosie: Parental Guidance, retrieved 22 February 2023
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (1 February 2015), DRAW MY RELATIONSHIP, retrieved 2 March 2017
- ^ Rose Ellen Dix (16 October 2015), FOUND FOOTAGE! THE NIGHT WE FIRST MET, retrieved 21 November 2020
- ^ Moss, Rachel (25 March 2015). "A Woman Named Rose Married A Woman Named Rosie And Their Wedding Was Perfect". HuffPost. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ Goorwich, Siam (24 March 2015). "Two girls named Rose and Rosie got married and it was beautiful". Metro. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ Rose and Rosie (13 April 2019), Revealing our Married Name!, retrieved 13 April 2019
- ^ Waddell, Lily (9 April 2020). "YouTuber Rose Dix hospitalised with devastating miscarriage weeks after fertility treatment". Mirror. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ Losing our Baby, retrieved 9 June 2021
- ^ "NEWS: YouTube super couple Rose and Rosie announce they are pregnant with their first child". DIVA. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ Tonks, Owen (2 July 2021). "YouTubers Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton welcome baby after devastating miscarriage: 'We made it!'". Metro. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Local Youtubers Rose and Rosie welcome darling baby boy after devastating loss". Malvern Gazette. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ @roseellendix (17 February 2024). "🥹🥹🥹" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b "Lovie Creators for Change". Lovie Awards. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ "The 2015 AfterEllen Visibility Award Winners". afterellen.com. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ "Winners of the British LGBT Awards". pressparty.com. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Summer in the City Awards 2017 Roundup". TenEighty. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ . Diva Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ Bourdillon, Roxy (May 2017). "Rose & Rosie EXPOSED". Diva. pp. 46–47.
- ^ Lyell, Carrie (July 2018). "Girl Gongs". Diva. pp. 90–91.
- ^ Stephens, Kat; Lyell, Carrie (April 2017). "And the winners are...". Diva. pp. 46–49.
- ^ Street, Mikelle (5 May 2020). "LGBTQ+ Stars Swept the Shorty Awards 2020". Out.
- ^ Welsh, Daniel (19 April 2021). "It's A Sin, RuPaul's Drag Race And Phillip Schofield Receive Nods At British LGBT Awards". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
External links edit
- Stuart, Keith (18 April 2017). "Rose and Rosie: 'We Don't Really Have a Filter'". The Guardian.
- Ku, Christy (30 July 2017). "Rose and Rosie: Open, Loud and Proud". TenEighty.