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Quick facts for kids Gabbie Hanna
Gabbie Hanna in 2019
Born	Gabrielle Jeannette Hanna (1991-02-07) February 7, 1991 (age 34) New Castle, Pennsylvania, US
Alma mater	University of Pittsburgh
Occupation	Singer-songwriter Internet personality Author Actress YouTuber
Years active	2013–2022, 2024–present

Gabrielle Jeannette Hanna (born February 7, 1991), known as Gabbie Hanna, is an American internet personality, singer-songwriter, author, and actress. She first became famous on video apps like Vine and YouTube. Later, she started a music career, releasing her first song "Out Loud" in 2017. She has also released several music albums and two poetry books that became New York Times Best Sellers.

Early Life and Education

Gabbie Hanna was born on February 7, 1991, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She grew up with six siblings. Her family background includes Lebanese, French, and Polish roots.

In 2013, Gabbie graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. She studied psychology and communications there. During her time at college, she was part of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. After college, she worked for a marketing company. She became a top salesperson, but she left when she realized the company used a pyramid scheme, which is a tricky business model.

Her Career Journey

Gabbie started making short comedy videos on Vine in late 2013. She quickly became popular, gaining about five million followers. In 2014, she launched her YouTube channel, originally called The Gabbie Show. She later changed it to Gabbie Hanna in 2017 when she released her first song, but then changed it back to The Gabbie Show in 2021.

In 2015, Gabbie won a dance competition web-series called Dance Showdown with her partner Matt Steffanina. After college, she moved to Los Angeles, California. She worked for a short time with the internet media company BuzzFeed before deciding to focus more on her own YouTube and Vine channels.

After Vine closed down in 2016, Gabbie put all her energy into YouTube. She was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards for her online work. She also joined a lip sync tour called Drop the Mic with other YouTubers.

Books and Music

In 2017, Gabbie released her first book of poetry, Adultolescence. Around the same time, she launched her first song, "Out Loud", along with its music video. She also announced plans for an album. Later that year, she joined MTV's social media team and co-hosted the show Total Request Live. She also appeared in the web series Escape the Night.

In 2018, Gabbie released more songs, including "Honestly". She won an award for Storyteller at the Streamy Awards. A funny moment happened during an interview when her microphone didn't work while she was singing her song "Monster". This moment became a popular meme, and Gabbie even made merchandise from it!

In 2019, she released her first extended play (EP), 2WayMirror, which included the song "Medicate". She also returned to Escape the Night for its fourth season.

Her second EP, Bad Karma, came out in 2020. It featured songs like "Dandelion" and "Glass House". In October 2020, she released her second poetry book, also titled Dandelion.

Recent Years and Mental Health

Gabbie has taken breaks from social media at different times, especially after some disagreements with former friends. In 2022, she released her debut album, Trauma Queen. Later that year, she released another album, This Time Next Year, which did well on the US iTunes Chart.

In late 2022, Gabbie started a big conversation online about mental health challenges. She shared many posts on social media about her experiences. After a break from social media from February 2023 to March 2024, she spoke about her mental health on a podcast. She has since started working as a YMCA fitness instructor in her hometown.

Personal Life

Gabbie Hanna identifies as a Christian, and her faith has influenced many of her songs and poems.

She has been very open about her experiences with mental health conditions. These include OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. By sharing her story, she helps others understand these challenges better.

Filmography

Film and Television

Discography

Gabbie Hanna has released several music projects, including studio albums and extended plays (EPs).

Studio Albums

• Trauma Queen (2022)
• This Time Next Year (2022)

Extended Plays

• 2WayMirror (2019)
• Bad Karma (2020)

Singles

Some of Gabbie Hanna's popular singles include:

• "Out Loud" (2017)
• "Satellite" (2017)
• "Honestly" (2018)
• "Medicate" (2019)
• "Dandelion" (2020)
• "Glass House" (2020)
• "Haircut" (2022)

Awards and Nominations

Gabbie Hanna has been recognized for her work in online media and entertainment.