Trisha Paytas
Trisha Paytas (/ˈpeɪtəs/;[2] born May 8, 1988) is an American YouTuber and singer. Her YouTube channel consists of a wide variety of content including lifestyle-oriented vlogs, music videos, and mukbangs. As of July 2022, she has accumulated roughly 5 million subscribers and 1 billion lifetime views. Paytas has co-hosted Frenemies with fellow YouTuber Ethan Klein. Additionally, she has worked independently as a singer, releasing several records and singles, and appeared in television shows and films.
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| Born | May 8, 1988 Riverside, California, U.S. | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2006–present | |||||||||
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| Children | 1 | |||||||||
| Relatives | Hila Klein (sister-in-law) | |||||||||
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| Subscribers | 5 million[1] | |||||||||
| Total views | 970 million[1] | |||||||||
| Associated acts | Ethan Klein | |||||||||
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Last updated: November 25, 2022 | ||||||||||
Early life
Paytas was born on May 8, 1988,[3] in Riverside, California before moving to Illinois. She has two siblings; an older brother and a younger, maternal half-sister. At 15, Paytas moved from Illinois back to California and was enrolled in a Catholic online school program. She returned to Illinois to live with her mother at age 16, attending high school in Pecatonica, Illinois.[4] She did computer programming for her father's stocks and investments company, and wrote code for trading there.[5]
Career
2006–2012: Beginnings on YouTube
After moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, Paytas began doing professional lingerie modeling and worked as a stripper and an escort to support herself.[6] She was featured on various television shows, attempting and failing to break the fastest-talker record on Guinness World Records Unleashed, and appearing on The Greg Behrendt Show[7] and in Who Wants to Be a Superhero?.[8]
Paytas registered her YouTube channel in 2007.[9] It was originally dedicated to movie director Quentin Tarantino, whom Paytas idolized, but soon after being created, Paytas began to focus on other types of videos. On the channel, Paytas primarily gives fashion, beauty, and relationship advice.[6]
In 2010, Paytas appeared in an episode of My Strange Addiction as a self-admitted tanning addict, despite being aware of the high chances of developing skin cancer,[10] among others. Paytas appeared in several music videos by various artists including Eminem, Amy Winehouse, and The All-American Rejects.[11][12]
2013–2017: Online success and music releases
From 2013 to 2017, Paytas made a number of trolling videos, which she told Business Insider were a way to "dumb myself down" in order to get more attention and views. This involved videos claiming that dogs do not have brains, or that she was voting for the 2012 Republican candidate for President of the United States, Mitt Romney.[13][14] In 2014, Paytas began posting widely-viewed mukbang sessions and eating-challenge videos.[6] In September 2014, Paytas competed in an episode of the television game show Celebrity Name Game, along with her mother.[15]
In 2015, the video for her song, "Fat Chicks" was featured on websites such as Cosmopolitan,[16] The Huffington Post,[17] and Business Insider.[13] In 2016, her EP Daddy Issues appeared on the Billboard Top Heatseekers albums chart, debuting at number 25.[18]
In 2017, Paytas became a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother 20.[19] She left the show after 11 days of participation[20][21] and proceeded to make disparaging comments about fellow participants, including accusations of drug use.[22]
2018–present: Concert tour and Frenemies
In 2019, Paytas embarked on her own headlining tour, The Heartbreak Tour, to promote her music.[23]
In September 2020, Paytas started the YouTube podcast Frenemies with fellow YouTuber Ethan Klein.[24] The show discussed recent events in the social media world. Paytas and Klein were cohosts on Frenemies until June 2021, when Paytas left Frenemies, and the show ended.[25][26][27]
As of 2021[update], Paytas has expanded her social media presence to the subscription website OnlyFans.[28]
Personal life
Paytas has had several public long-term relationships. She dated American YouTuber Jason Nash from 2017 to 2019.[29] In 2020, she started dating Israeli artist Moses Hacmon. The pair got engaged that same year[30] and married in 2021.[31] In February 2022, Paytas announced that she was expecting her first child with Hacmon. She had previously been told by her doctors that she would not be able to conceive a child naturally.[32] In September 2022, Paytas addressed false online rumors claiming that she had already given birth and that the baby was the reincarnation of Elizabeth II.[33] That same month, she gave birth to a daughter, naming her Malibu Barbie.[34] Paytas has identified with different religious beliefs throughout her life, mainly Roman Catholicism.[35]
Paytas has suffered from mental health problems, having been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.[36] In an interview on the H3 Podcast, Paytas stated she used to have substance abuse problems and was once hospitalized after a methamphetamine overdose.[29][37] Paytas has stated that her main addiction was to prescription pills.[35][38]
In October 2019, Paytas came out as a trans man online, but denied wanting to change her pronouns. She received criticism for this due to having previously self-identified as a chicken nugget, ostensibly in a facetious manner.[39] In a March 2021 interview, she said that when she came out as transgender in 2019, she "didn't have the vocabulary to describe it at the time."[40] In April 2021, Paytas released a video on her main YouTube channel, in which she discussed her previous gender confusion and reaffirmed her non-binary identity.[41][9] She has since updated her pronouns to she/they.[42]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Yes Man | Convention Goer | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Faster | Stripper | Uncredited |
| 2011 | To Get Her | Fantasy Girl | |
| 2011 | Geezas | Bored Blonde | |
| 2012 | Wanderlust | Davidson's Wife | Uncredited |
| 2013 | Lola's Love Shack | Deluxe | |
| 2013 | Water & Power | Stripper |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Greg Behrendt Show | Herself; Correspondent | 13 episodes |
| 2007 | Who Wants to Be a Superhero | Herself; Ms. Limelight | Contestant; 7th Place, 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Ellen | Herself; Guest | |
| 2010 | My Strange Addiction | Herself | Pilot |
| 2010 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Eric's Date | Episode: "Lucky" |
| 2010 | The Ultimate Man | Tracy | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Conan | Football Player | Episode: "Return to Devil's Condo" |
| 2011 | Jackass Parody: Inception | Crazy Girl Posse | TV Special |
| 2011 | America's Got Talent | Herself | Contestant; Season 7, Episode 10 |
| 2011 | Modern Family | Plastic Surgery Girl | Episode: "Go Bullfrogs!" |
| 2011 | The Millionaire Matchmaker | Herself | Contestant; Episode: "The Young and the Loveless" |
| 2013 | Dr. Phil | Herself; Guest | Season 11, Episode 84 |
| 2013 | Walk of Shame | Sally | Episode: "When Harry Held Sally" |
| 2013 | Family Tree | Extreme Character | Episode: "The Box" |
| 2013 | Double Divas | Herself | Episode: "Rhythm & Boobs" |
| 2013 | Guinness World Records Gone Wild | Herself | Contestant; Speed Reader |
| 2014 | Celebrity Name Game | Herself | Contestant; Season 1, Episode 2 |
| 2016 | To Tell the Truth | Herself | Contestant |
| 2017 | Celebrity Big Brother UK 20 | Herself; Housemate | 13th Place (11 Episodes) |
| 2018 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Herself | Cameo; Episode: "Birthday Fever" |
| 2019 | The Doctors | Herself; Guest | Season 12, Episode 29 |
Music videos
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Role |
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| 2007 | "Tears Dry on Their Own" | Amy Winehouse | Street Walker |
| 2009 | "We Made You" | Eminem | Jessica Simpson |
| 2011 | "Sleepless in Silverlake" | Les Savy Fav | Marilyn Monroe |
| 2012 | "Beekeeper's Daughter" | The All-American Rejects | Pretty Blonde |
Discography
- Fat Chicks (2015)
- Superficial Bitch (2015)
- Daddy Issues (2016)
- Showtime (2016)
- Warrior (2016)
- Chicken Fingers and Lipo (2017)
- Chicken Parm and Heartbreak (2018)
- Songs From My Kitchen Floor (2019)
- Rebirth (2019)
References
- ^ a b "About blndsundoll4mj". YouTube.
- ^ Celebrity Big Brother. Season 20. Episode 1. Channel 5. August 1, 2017.
- ^ Paytas, Trisha [@trishapaytasbackup] (May 8, 2022). "Happy Birthday to Me". Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Instagram.
- ^ Paytas, Trisha (May 11, 2013). . YouTube. Archived from the original on July 4, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Paytas, Trisha [@trishapaytas] (February 20, 2013). "@LDShadowLady I did computer programming for my dads stocks and investments company. wrote code for trading s&p future contracts" (Tweet). from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c White, Adam (August 3, 2017). "Who is Celebrity Big Brother's Trisha Paytas?". The Telegraph. from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ McGrath, Rachel (August 1, 2017). "Who Is Trisha Paytas? 'Celebrity Big Brother' Contestant's 9 Facts In 90 Seconds". HuffPost. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Dodgson, Lindsay; Bergman, Sirena (February 14, 2022). "The life and controversies of YouTuber Trisha Paytas, from fiery feuds to a marriage and pregnancy announcement". Insider. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ a b McEvoy, Jemima (June 13, 2021). "Why Trisha Paytas Was YouTube's Most Disliked Personality This Week". Forbes. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Extreme Tanner Says Skin Cancer Wouldn't Stop Her". Good Morning America. July 11, 2012. from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
- ^ Hampton, Rachelle; Malonie Kircher, Madison (June 12, 2021). "The Inexplicable Saga of Internet Provocateur Trisha Paytas, Explained". Slate. from the original on August 28, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Brotherton, Laine (February 23, 2021). "The great enigma of Trisha Paytas". The Michigan Daily. from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Mulshine, Molly (May 20, 2015). "This YouTuber reclaimed the word 'fat' by writing the catchiest body empowerment song ever". Business Insider. from the original on January 22, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "WATCH: Does Romney Really Want This Endorsement?". The Huffington Post. October 10, 2012. from the original on February 26, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Lethlean, Jane. . The Journal Standard. Freeport, Illinois: GateHouse Media, LLC. Archived from the original on November 21, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ Nunez, Alanna (May 19, 2015). "Why YouTuber Trish Paytas Wants to Reclaim the Word "Fat"". Cosmopolitan. from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ Vagianos, Alanna (May 14, 2015). "Trisha Paytas' Fierce Body-Positive Anthem Reclaims The Term 'Fat Chicks'". The Huffington Post. from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. January 2, 2013. from the original on August 26, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
- ^ "Trisha Paytas quits 'extremely unhealthy' Celebrity Big Brother". BBC. August 12, 2017. from the original on September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Harp, Justin (August 11, 2017). "Trisha Paytas QUITS Celebrity Big Brother when her plan to get evicted fails". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Leskin, Paige (July 25, 2019). "YouTube stars are competing for $25,000 in a 'Big Brother'-like reality series — here are the 13 contestants". Business Insider. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Harp, Justin (August 17, 2017). "Trisha Paytas makes shock allegation that there was "drug sharing" in Celebrity Big Brother house". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Veteran Vlogger Trisha Paytas To Perform Greatest Hits On 14-City 'Heartbreak Tour'". Tubefilter. June 12, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
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- ^ Sung, Morgan (June 9, 2021). "Trisha Paytas steps down from 'Frenemies' podcast after tense dispute on the show". Mashable. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Haasch, Palmer (December 20, 2020). "Trisha Paytas says she's 'really done' with her podcast 'Frenemies' and is blocking Ethan Klein's number". Insider. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (June 9, 2021). "Trisha Paytas Announces Departure From Frenemies Podcast With H3's Ethan Klein". Vulture. from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Katzowitz, Josh (March 5, 2020). "Trisha Paytas is retiring from being a YouTuber but experimenting with porn". The Daily Dot. from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Koul, Scaachi (August 9, 2021). "Don't Piss Off Trisha Paytas". BuzzFeed News. from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ "YouTuber Trisha Paytas announces engagement to Moses Hacmon". The News International. December 26, 2020. from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Colombo, Charlotte (December 13, 2021). "Controversial YouTuber Trisha Paytas married Moses Hacmon in a black gown, walking down the aisle to My Chemical Romance, according to their social media posts". Insider. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cheong, Charissa (February 14, 2022). "Trisha Paytas announced they are pregnant, saying they are in 'disbelief' at the news due to prior fertility issues". Insider. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ Edmonds, Lauren. "YouTuber Trisha Paytas apologized to the royal family as they responded to online rumors about their baby and Queen Elizabeth II's death". Insider. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
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- ^ a b Dodgson, Lindsay (June 14, 2021). "The life and controversies of YouTuber Trisha Paytas, from claiming they have multiple personalities to identifying as 'a chicken nugget'". Insider. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
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- ^ "Is Seasoned YouTube Star Trisha Paytas okay?". Yahoo!. January 11, 2020. from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ Seemayer, Zach (June 10, 2019). "Trisha Paytas Dishes on Her Breakup With Jason Nash (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ Slice, Aila (October 7, 2019). "YouTube Star Trisha Paytas Says She is Transgender Despite 'Identifying 1000%' With Birth Gender". Newsweek. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
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- ^ Mendez II, Moises (April 12, 2021). "YouTube star Trisha Paytas announces they are non-binary and use 'they/them' pronouns". Insider. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
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31. Trisha Paytas (she/they) ... Trisha Paytas's pronouns are listed as she/they on their Instagram page.
External links
- Trisha Paytas at IMDb