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Rae in 2021
Born	Addison Rae Easterling (2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 24) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation	Social media personality singer actress dancer
Years active	2019–present
Parents	Monty Lopez (father) Sheri Nicole Easterling (mother)
TikTok information
Followers	88.5 million
Likes	5.2 billion
Page Display Name	Addison Rae
Page Direct URL	addisonre
Last updated: February 6, 2025
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Columbia As Long As I'm Dancing

Addison Rae Easterling (born October 6, 2000) is an American social media star, singer, and actress. Addison Rae became very popular on TikTok in 2019. She creates fun videos and has over 88 million followers. This makes her one of the most followed people on the platform. She was also part of a group called The Hype House. Addison Rae has acted in movies like the Netflix comedy He's All That (2021) and the horror film Thanksgiving (2023).

In 2021, Rae released her first song, "Obsessed". Later, in 2023, it was part of her first music collection called AR. In 2024, she joined Columbia Records, a big music company. She also worked with singer Charli XCX on a remix of the song "Von Dutch". She became even more famous that year with her song "Diet Pepsi". This song was very popular and reached number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her first full music album, Addison (2025), was a big hit. It reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was loved by fans around the world.

About Addison Rae's Early Life

Addison Rae Easterling was born on October 6, 2000, in Lafayette, Louisiana. She grew up there with her parents, Monty Lopez and Sheri Easterling. Addison has two younger brothers, Enzo and Lucas, and an older half-sister, Macye. Her parents were sometimes together and sometimes apart when she was little. They got married again in 2017. Both her mom and dad are also popular on TikTok. Monty has 5 million followers, and Sheri has 14 million.

Addison started dancing in competitions when she was six years old. She traveled all over the country for these events. Before moving to Los Angeles to start her career, she briefly went to Louisiana State University (LSU). She studied broadcast journalism, hoping to become a sports reporter. But she left college when her TikTok videos started getting a lot of attention. In an interview, Addison said that people in Los Angeles reached out to her. She felt she needed to go, and her parents fully supported her decision.

Addison Rae's Career Journey

Becoming Famous on TikTok and First Songs (2019–2021)

Rae (right) with Charli XCX (left) in 2021

Addison Rae first became well-known after joining TikTok in July 2019. She posted dance videos set to popular songs. In December 2019, she joined The Hype House. This was a group of TikTok creators who lived and made videos together. Within a few months, Addison gained over a million followers. She left LSU in November because of her growing fame. By June 2025, she had 88.5 million followers on TikTok.

In January 2020, she signed with a talent agency called WME. She left The Hype House in May of that year. In July, Addison started a weekly Spotify podcast with her mom called Mama Knows Best. They talked about their lives and careers. Later, she renamed the podcast That Was Fun?. In March 2021, Addison Rae started her music career. She released her first song, "Obsessed". This song was meant to be the first song from her upcoming music collection, but it was put on hold for a while. That same year, Rae started her own makeup brand, Item Beauty. She also created her own perfume line. In August, Addison made her first movie appearance in the Netflix comedy He's All That (2021). This movie was a new version of the 1999 teen comedy She's All That. It was the most watched movie on Netflix during its first week.

New Music and Movies (2022–Present)

In February 2022, it was announced that Addison Rae would be in a movie called Fashionista. This movie was made by Paramount. Around the same time, some of her unreleased songs were leaked online. Addison first thought this might end her music career. However, the songs became popular, which encouraged her to release her first music collection, AR, on August 18, 2023. This collection received good reviews. It reached number 19 on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. In November, Rae played the role of Gaby in the horror movie Thanksgiving (2023).

In March 2024, Rae was featured on a remix of "Von Dutch" with Charli XCX. This remix was included on Charli XCX's remix album. Rae also appeared on A. G. Cook's album Britpop (2024) on a song called "Lucifer" with Charli XCX. In August 2024, Addison Rae released her first big song, "Diet Pepsi", through Columbia Records. The song received positive reviews and did very well. It reached number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. This was Rae's first song to appear on that chart. Rae performed "Diet Pepsi" live at Madison Square Garden with Troye Sivan and Charli XCX during their tour. In October 2024, Rae released the song "Aquamarine". A remix of the song with Arca came out a month later.

In January 2025, Addison Rae confirmed in an interview that her first full music album would be released in 2025. A writer for Pitchfork called it one of the most anticipated pop albums of the year. After releasing a song, she was featured on the cover of Vogue France magazine. In February, Rae released the song "High Fashion" and its music video. In April 2025, Rae performed "Aquamarine / Arcamarine" at Coachella with Arca. She also announced the release date for her album. Rae's first album, Addison, was released on June 6, 2025. Before that, she released two more songs: "Headphones On" and "Fame Is a Gun". On June 17, Rae announced her first concert tour, The Addison Tour. She will perform in Europe, North America, and Australia from August to November 2025.

Upcoming Projects

Addison Rae is set to star in a movie called Animal Friends. She will be in it with Ryan Reynolds and Aubrey Plaza. This movie is expected to be released on May 1, 2026.

Addison Rae's Music Style

Music experts describe Addison Rae's music as dance-pop, bubblegum pop, and synth-pop. She is inspired by many famous artists. These include Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Sophie, Arca, and Charli XCX. In an interview, Rae said she loves artists who can do many things. She admires women who do it all without pretending to be someone they're not.

Vogue magazine noted that fans online were surprised by Addison Rae's diverse music taste. Her playlists include artists like "FKA Twigs, Yves Tumor, and Kelela". These artists make music that ranges from modern avant-garde hip-hop to popular R&B from the 2000s. In a video for her first album, Rae said she is "not the same person you used to know." This hinted at her change from a social media star to a music artist.

Addison Rae's Personal Life

In October 2020, Addison Rae confirmed she was dating TikToker Bryce Hall. They shared their relationship on social media. However, they broke up the next year. In January 2021, Rae won $1 million in a Mario Tennis Aces tournament. She donated all of her prize money to a charity called No Kid Hungry. In June 2021, it was reported that Rae is in a relationship with Omer Fedi. He is a music producer and musician from Israel who lives in Los Angeles.

Addison Rae's Music

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Other Songs on Charts

Guest Appearances

Addison Rae's Film and TV Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations

Concert Tours

Headlining Tours

• The Addison Tour (2025)

Supporting Tours

• Lana Del Rey – 2023–2025 tour (2025)

See also

In Spanish: Addison Rae para niños

• List of most-followed TikTok accounts