Avani Gregg facts for kids
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Avani Gregg
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Avani Kiana Gregg
November 23, 2002 Brownsburg, Indiana, U.S.
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Years active | 2019–present | |||||||
Known for | TikTok | |||||||
Awards | Shorty Award (2019) | |||||||
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Followers | 42 million | |||||||
Likes | 3.2 billion | |||||||
Page Display Name | avani | |||||||
Page Direct URL | avani | |||||||
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Avani Kiana Gregg, born on November 23, 2002, is a popular American social media star and actress. She first became well-known on TikTok. Avani also acts, playing the character Gemma in the web series Chicken Girls. In 2019, she won a Shorty Award for TikToker of the Year. She was also recognized by Forbes in their 2020 "30 Under 30" list for social media.
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Early Life and Background
Avani Gregg was born in Brownsburg, Indiana, on November 23, 2002. Her family background includes Gujarati, Mongolian, and African-American heritage. She has two sisters, Shanti and Priya. Shanti is also a social media influencer.
When Avani was younger, she was a competitive gymnast. However, she had to stop in July 2019 because of a back injury. Avani finished high school early by taking summer classes.
Avani's Career
Avani Gregg creates content about beauty and makeup. She became very popular in 2019 with a viral video on TikTok. In this video, she transformed herself into a clown, similar to the character Harley Quinn. This video led her fans to call her the "Clown Girl."
In December 2019, Avani joined a group of social media creators in Los Angeles called The Hype House. Her best friend, Charli D'Amelio, was also part of this group. In September 2020, Avani announced that she would be publishing a book about her life.
Acting and Hosting
Avani plays the character Gemma in the web series Chicken Girls. This show is popular with many young viewers.
In November 2020, Avani started hosting a talk show on Facebook Watch called Here For It. On this show, she helped her fans with common issues that young people face.
Personal Life
Avani Gregg moved to Los Angeles with her mother in early 2020. She was in a relationship with fellow social media personality Anthony Reeves. They met in 2018 through Instagram. The couple later ended their relationship in November 2022.
Awards and Recognition
Avani Gregg has received several awards and nominations for her work.
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
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2019 | Shorty Award | TikToker | Won | |
2020 | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Social Media | ||
2021 | Streamys | Lifestyle | Nominated | |
2021 | Streamys | Creator of the year | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Avani para niños
- List of most-followed TikTok accounts