Collen Ballinger

Colleen Ballinger is regarded as one of the internet's top stars by a subset of musical theatre lovers and YouTube viewers. She first appeared on YouTube in 2008 as Miranda on the channel "Miranda Sings," portraying an untalented woman who believed she was destined to become successful. Within a short period, she became famous for her comically talentless, egotistical, and eccentric character.

How Old is Colleen Ballinger? Age, Parents, Family, Facts

The 34-year-old was born on 21 November 1986 in Santa Barbara, California. She inherits German, English, Dutch and Scottish heritage. Colleen is the daughter of Tim Ballinger and Gwen Ballinger. Her father is a sales manager, while her mother is a homemaker. She has three siblings – two older brothers Trent and Chris, and a younger sister Rachel.

Colleen did homeschooling till middle school and then attended San Marcos High School.

How did Colleen Ballinger Become Famous?

Following a stint at Disney in California, Colleen launched her acting career in 'High School Musical'. She created the character of Miranda Sings, an egocentric lady who is arrogant and rude despite her apparent lack of talent because she was always interested in comedy. Inspired by a young woman she knew in college, the character was initially intended to be an inside joke among her friends.

Beginning in 2008, Colleen made videos of herself portraying Miranda for fun and uploaded them to YouTube. Her channel unexpectedly became popular, especially after a video titled 'Free Voice Lesson' quickly became a viral sensation in 2009.

The film was intended as a spoof of lousy performers giving others unwanted advice, garnered harsh condemnation from some who thought it was genuine. This sparked an idea in Colleen, and she began accentuating the very elements of Miranda that people despised, and she began posting more videos.

Colleen Ballinger's YouTube channel garnered success, which led to more possibilities for her as a comedian. She was frequently invited to play Miranda in live performances.

Encouraged by her rising success, Colleen launched a second Miranda YouTube channel, 'Mirandavlogz,' where she posted videos from 2010 until 2012. She also has another YouTube channel, 'PsychoSoprano,' where she posts comedy and question-and-answer videos.

Ballinger has also dabbled in the acting industry. Her film and TV series credits include Waitress, Escape the Night, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld, and The Tonight Show. Furthermore,  she has won a Streamy Award for Best Actress and a Teen Choice Award for "Web Star: Comedy." The Hollywood Reporter even selected her as one of its Top 25 Digital Stars, and she got ranked No. 5 on Forbes magazine's 2017 list of top entertainment influencers.

How much Net Worth does Collen Ballinger Have?

Ballinger's humor and acting skills have earned her massive fame and a handful of fortune. She also earns income from advertisements and endorsements. As of 2021, her net worth is estimated at $2 million.

Who is Collen Ballinger's Husband?

The 34-year-old internet star married Erik Flynn Stocklin in 2018. Ballinger confirmed that she was expecting twins in a video she posted on 20 May 2021. The video reached No. 1 on YouTube's trending chart in the United States. Flynn, her 3-year-old son, is the only child she and Erik Stocklin have.

Ballinger and her then-boyfriend, Joshua David, were known as one of the famous YouTube couples. They got married on 2 July 2015 in an intimate ceremony in California. They also uploaded wedding videos on the channel, which has garnered over 12 million views.

Unfortunately, the couple gave shocking news about their divorce back in 2016.

How Tall is Colleen Ballinger? Height, Weight

Colleen has a body size of 35-23-34 inches. She stands tall at the height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 54kgs. She wears a dress size of 6 US and a shoe size of 8 US.

Social Media Profiles: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube

The internet sensation has amassed 8.68 million subscribers on her YouTube channel. She has more than 8 million followers on TikTok, 7 million followers on Instagram, and over 1.7 million followers on Twitter.