Addison Rae Bio
Addison Rae Easterling (born October 6, 2000) is an American social media personality, singer, and actress who first captured widespread attention through short-form dance videos on TikTok. After joining the platform in 2019, she grew into one of its most recognizable figures, eventually parlaying that audience into a recording contract and a film career. In addition to her entertainment work, she has launched a fragrance line, a cosmetics brand, and several high-profile fashion partnerships.
Rae has appeared in films including the Netflix comedy He’s All That (2021) and the horror film Thanksgiving (2023), and she released her debut studio album Addison in June 2025. Her single “Diet Pepsi” marked her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. She received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards in November 2025.
Early Life and Background
Addison Rae Easterling was born on October 6, 2000, and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, to parents Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling. She has two younger brothers, Enzo Lopez and Lucas Lopez, and an older half-sister, Macye Neumeyer, who has two daughters of her own. Rae’s parents initially divorced when she was young and were on and off throughout her childhood, remarrying in 2017 before divorcing again in 2022.
Rae started dancing competitively at the age of six, attending competitions across the country during her elementary and middle school years. The training she received through that circuit helped her develop the stage presence and movement that would later define her social media videos. By the time she reached high school, she had already spent years performing in regional and national dance settings.
Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue entertainment, Rae briefly attended Louisiana State University, where she studied broadcast journalism in the fall semester with the goal of becoming a sports broadcaster. In an interview with Elle magazine, she described her parents’ reaction to her decision to relocate: “a few people in LA reached out to me, and I was like ‘I need to go. I need to go.’ So my parents supported me fully.”
Path to Acting
Rae’s transition to acting grew naturally out of the visibility she built on TikTok after joining the platform in July 2019. She uploaded dance videos set to trending songs and quickly accumulated followers, which led to her joining the TikTok collective The Hype House in December 2019. By early 2020, she had reached a level of fame that prompted her to sign with the talent agency WME in January of that year.
Her growing profile also brought music opportunities, including an appearance in rapper The Kid Laroi’s 2020 song “Addison Rae” and a feature in Lil Mosey’s “Blueberry Faygo” music video. These early collaborations gave her on-camera experience outside of social media, and editors and casting teams began to take notice. The combination of mainstream agency representation, magazine features, and a deeply engaged online audience made her a strong candidate for leading film roles.
That momentum culminated in her feature film debut in the 2021 Netflix comedy He’s All That, a gender-swapped remake of the 1999 teen classic She’s All That. Although the film received generally negative reviews, it became the most streamed film during its release week, demonstrating her ability to draw large audiences in a traditional movie environment.
Addison Rae Career
Early Career (2019–2023)
Rae first gained attention after joining TikTok in July 2019, uploading dance videos to trending songs on the platform. She joined the TikTok collective The Hype House in December 2019 for a brief period, and within a few months she had accumulated over one million followers. She left Louisiana State University in November 2019, and by November 2025 she had amassed over 88 million followers on the app. In July 2020, she released a Spotify-exclusive podcast alongside her mother titled Mama Knows Best, which she later relaunched as That Was Fun?
In March 2021, Rae entered the music industry with her debut single “Obsessed,” which was critically panned and temporarily shelved. That same year, she launched her cosmetics line Item Beauty, which was discontinued in 2023, and she also founded a fragrance line. In August 2021, she made her feature film debut as Padgett in the Netflix comedy He’s All That, a remake of the 1999 teen comedy She’s All That. The film was the most streamed film on its release week, even though critics responded to it negatively. In November 2023, she appeared as Gaby in the slasher film Thanksgiving.
Breakthrough (2024–2025)
2024 marked a major turning point in Rae’s career as a recording artist. In March 2024, she appeared on Charli XCX’s remix of “Von Dutch,” which appeared on the remix album Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat. She also featured on A. G. Cook’s album Britpop (2024) on a track titled “Lucifer” with Charli XCX. In August 2024, she signed with Columbia Records and released her first major-label single, “Diet Pepsi,” which received widespread praise. The song peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Rae’s first appearance on the chart, and she performed it live at Madison Square Garden with Troye Sivan and Charli XCX on the Sweat tour. In October 2024, she released the single “Aquamarine,” followed by a remix with Arca the next month.
In 2025, Rae expanded her presence across music, fashion, and screen. During a January 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, she confirmed that her debut studio album would arrive that year, and Pitchfork writer Meaghan Garvey called it one of the most anticipated pop releases of the year. In February 2025, she released the single “High Fashion” with an accompanying music video and was featured on the cover of Vogue France. In April 2025, she performed “Aquamarine / Arcamarine” at Coachella alongside Arca and announced a June release date for her debut album.
Rae’s debut studio album, Addison, was released on June 6, 2025, preceded by the additional singles “Headphones On” and “Fame Is a Gun.” The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, selling 48,500 album-equivalent units in its first week. To celebrate the release, she held a live concert at The Box in New York City, produced in partnership with Spotify. On June 17, 2025, she announced her first headlining tour, The Addison Tour, with dates across Europe, North America, and Australia running from August through November 2025. In October 2025, she appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, performing “Diet Pepsi” in a sparkling gold gown first worn by burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee in the 1950s. Later that month, she appeared in the third season of Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story as Evelyn Hartley. She will also star in the live-action animated road comedy film Animal Friends alongside Ryan Reynolds and Aubrey Plaza, set for release on May 1, 2026.
Notable Works and Milestones
Rae’s signature work includes the Netflix comedy He’s All That (2021), the slasher film Thanksgiving (2023), and her debut studio album Addison (2025). The album’s commercial performance, combined with the success of “Diet Pepsi” on the Billboard Hot 100, established her as a credible pop artist in addition to her social media reputation. Her 2025 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist stands as her highest-profile industry recognition to date.
Addison Rae Award Nominations
Addison Rae has earned a number of award nominations across music and entertainment, anchored by her first Grammy nomination. In November 2025, she received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammy Awards, recognizing the impact of her debut album Addison and the success of “Diet Pepsi.” She has also been nominated for various fashion and pop culture honors tied to her work as a style figure and public personality.
Addison Rae Awards Won
Rae has accumulated recognition for her influence across music, fashion, and social media, including industry features that have honored her crossover appeal. In January 2021, she donated her $1 million in prize money from winning an all-star Mario Tennis Aces tournament, the Stay At Home Slam, to the charity No Kid Hungry, an effort that earned praise from the gaming and entertainment communities.
Addison Rae Family
Addison Rae Easterling was born to Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. She has two younger brothers, Enzo Lopez and Lucas Lopez, and an older half-sister, Macye Neumeyer, who has two daughters of her own. Rae’s parents initially divorced when she was young and were on and off throughout her childhood, remarrying in 2017 before divorcing again in 2022.
Personal Life
In October 2020, Rae confirmed she was in a relationship with social media personality Bryce Hall through various social media posts, but they ended their relationship the following year. In June 2021, she was reported to be dating Omer Fedi, an Israeli musician and producer. The couple separated around October 2025 after four years together, with reports indicating that the split was amicable and that Rae chose to focus on her career.
Rae has spoken publicly about stepping back from social media, explaining that she had “felt so misunderstood” after “sharing so much” of herself online and that she had come to value her privacy. She has also addressed moving to Los Angeles at 19, noting that she was still “figuring out who she was” at the time. In a 2025 interview with Elle magazine, she reflected on her early career, saying, “I wasn’t going to let being cringe and posting a million videos stop me.”
