Addison Rae

Addison Rae Easterling (born October 6, 2000) is an American singer, actress, and social media personality. She rose to prominence in 2019 through TikTok, where she became one of the platform's most-followed creators. She later expanded into music and acting, gaining recognition in both industries.

Addison Rae
Born	Addison Rae Easterling October 6, 2000 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	Louisiana State University (dropped out)
Occupation	Singer, Actress, Social media personality
Years active	2019–present
Known for	TikTok fame, music career, films

Early Life and Education

Addison Rae was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling. She has two younger brothers and an older half-sister. Rae is of mixed ancestry, including Mexican, Cajun French, and English descent.

She began competitive dancing at the age of six and participated in national dance competitions. Rae briefly attended Louisiana State University, where she studied broadcast journalism before leaving to pursue her social media career full-time.

Career

Social media rise (2019–2021)

Rae joined TikTok in July 2019, posting dance videos to trending songs. Within a few months, she gained over one million followers and quickly became one of the platform's most popular creators. She briefly joined The Hype House collective and signed with talent agency WME in 2020.

In 2021, Rae released her debut single "Obsessed" and made her acting debut in the Netflix film He's All That. The film became widely streamed upon release.

Music and acting career (2022–present)

In 2023, Rae released her debut EP AR, which received positive reviews. She also appeared in the horror film Thanksgiving.

In 2024, Rae signed with Columbia Records and released the single "Diet Pepsi", which became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification.

Her debut studio album Addison (2025) debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim. She later embarked on The Addison Tour and performed at major festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.

She is set to appear in the upcoming film Animal Friends (2027).

Artistry

Rae's music primarily features synth-pop and electropop styles. She has cited artists such as Britney Spears, Madonna, and Charli XCX as major influences. Her artistic style often incorporates Y2K-inspired aesthetics.

Public Image

Addison Rae is considered one of the most influential Gen Z celebrities. She has appeared on the covers of major magazines including Vogue France, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. She has also influenced fashion trends, particularly the revival of early 2000s styles.

Business Ventures

Rae has collaborated with major brands such as Pandora, L'Oréal, Reebok, and YSL Beauty. She co-founded Item Beauty in 2020 and launched her own fragrance line.

Activism

Rae has supported various charitable causes. She donated prize money to No Kid Hungry and has been involved in cancer awareness campaigns and social initiatives.

Personal Life

Rae was previously in a relationship with social media personality Bryce Hall and later dated musician Omer Fedi. She has spoken about maintaining privacy and personal growth after gaining fame.

Discography

Studio albums

• Addison (2025)

Extended plays

• AR (2023)

Notable singles

• "Obsessed" (2021)
• "Diet Pepsi" (2024)
• "Aquamarine" (2024)
• "High Fashion" (2025)
• "Fame Is a Gun" (2025)

Filmography

Film

• He's All That (2021)
• Thanksgiving (2023)
• Animal Friends (2027)