25 content creators who’ve made it to hollywood

In just over a decade, content creators Have gone from digital outliers to industry power brokers. What began as a side hustle has evolved into a new form of celebrity – Portable, Profitable, and Deeply in Tune With Audiences in Ways Traditional Entertainment Still Stright Struggles to Match to Match. And they’re not just just behind the ring lights anymore; They’re headlining moviesWriting screenplays, and directed Studio-Backed Projects.

You’ve seen them on your for you page, and now, you’re seeing them on your screen. Here are the creators shaping the new face of hollywood:

Lilly singh

Lilly singh used her quick comedic timing and cultural commentary to dominate youtube before breaking late-night tv barriers as the host of A little late with lilly singhLater branching into acting in shows like The MUPPETS Mayhem and Dollface,

Bo Burnham


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Bo Burnham began as a sharp-witted teenager posting musical comedy on YouTube in 2006 and has since honors evolved into a Multi-Hyphenate Creative Creative Force-WRITING-WRITING-WRITING HITING HIT Eighth gradePerforming introspective specialsAnd acting in oscar-winning films like Promising young woman,

Colleen ballinger

Colleen ballinger dressed as "Miranda Sings" Attends the 2023 nickelodeon kids' choice awards


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Colleen Ballinger Turned Her Satirical Alter Ego Miranda Sings into a full-Blown Phenomenon, Eventually Bringing The Cringe-Aamedy Character to Life in Netflix’s Scripted Series Haters back offA rare transition from youtube sketch to streaming original.

Grace Helbig & Hannah Hart

Internet Personalities Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart, Winner of the Comedy Series Award, Backstage at the 4th Annual Streamy Awards in 2014


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Once diy Queens of YouTube Comedy, Grace Helbig and HART CHANNEH HART CHANRKY DIRIKY COMISTRY INTO SEATURE-Lenth Films Like Camp Takota and a modern reboot of Electra Woman and Dyna GirlProving their comedic chops beyond the platform.

Mamrie Hart

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Mamrie Hart, Known for Her Bozy YouTube series and unfilted humor, co-wind Camp Takota and Dirty 30Showing How Creator-Led Stories Cold Resonate on screen.

Shawn Mendes

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Shawn Mendes First Gained Attention on Vine With Heartfelt Acousstic Covers, and Quickly Built A Successful Music Career With Pop Singles Like “Stitches,” Treat You BeTer, “Treat You Beter,” This’ NOTHING HOLIN ” Back, “and” señorita. ” His smooth transition into acting began with a leading voice and music role in the family film Lyle, Lyle, CrocodileShowcasing his range beyond the stage.

King Bach (Andrew Bachelor)

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King Bach (Andrew Bachelor), Once the Undisputed King of Vine – He Holds The Guinness World Record for the Most Vine Followers with Over 16 Million -Flipped short-form comedy into a prrolific acting career, Racking up credits in The babysitter, Greenlandand To all the boys i’ve loved beforeAnd according to him, making the jump from smartphone feeds to the big screen was always part of his master plan,

Liza koshy

Liza Koshy Speaks ONSTAGE DURING Global Citizen Now at Spring Studios


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Liza Koshy Went from Physical Comedy and Skits on Vine and YouTube to Starring Roles in Netflix’s Work itVoiceovers in blockbuster franchises like TransformersAnd Hosting Duties Across Major Networks.

Lele pons

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Lele Pons Parlayed Her Slapstick Vine Persona Into Reality-Style Storylling, Starring in Her Own Docuseries, The secret life of lele pons, And competing on Dancing with the starsBlending Digital and Traditional Fame.

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Addison rae

Addison rae danced her way to tiktok superstardom and Caught Hollywood’s Attention with a Multimillion-Doller Netflix Deal, Launching Her Acting Career in the Teen Rom-Com-Com He’s all That while also exploring a pop music path.

Charli d’Amelio

Charli D'Amelio poses on Opening Night after Making Her Broadway Debut in the Max Martin Musical "& Juliet"


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Charli d’Amelio, Once the Reigning Queen of Tiktok Dance Trends, Has Built a Multi-Faced Career-Starring in Hulu’s The d’Amelio ShowWinning Dancing with the starsVoicing animated characters, and recently Making Her Broadway Debut in & JulietShe also appeared in an episode of the apple tv+ Satirical Series The Studio,

Bella Poarch

Bella Poarch at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 Red Carpet


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Bella Poarch Went Viral with Expressive Lip-Syncs on Tiktok and is now carving a path in music with tracks like “Build a bhuild a bitch” and “Dolls,” Dolls, “BLENDING VINDING VISUALS and EMPOWENT-DRIVENTE the themes. Her Creative Vision Extends Beyond Music Into Fashion, recently Debuting a Bold Hugo Capsule Collection Inspired by Her Ep.

Issa Rae

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Issa rae took the raw honesty of her youtube series Awkward Black Girl And transformed it into the award-winning hbo hit InsecureEstablishing Herself as a Hollywood Powerhouse With Roles in Barbie, The photoAnd a growing slate of productions.

Quinta brunson

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Quinta brunson began as a viral sketch comedian at buzzfeed and instagram, then skyrocked to mainstream acclaim as the creator, writer, and star of the emmy-waiting series Abbott elementary,

Donald Glover

Donald Glover at the 2024 Met Gala


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Donald Glover Started With Online Sketches as Part of Derrick Comedy, then Rewrote The Rules of Modern Storytelling as the Creator of Atlanta. He Also Starred in Major Franchises Like Solo: a star wars story And reinvented Himself musically as Childish Gambino.

Markiplier (mark fischbach)

YouTuber Mark Edward Fischbach Aka Markiplier Attends The Build Series


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A YouTube giant knowledge for his gaming videos and interactive series like In space with markiplierMarkiplier is now moving behind the camera with his feature film Directorial Debut Iron LungProving his storytelling talents extended well beyond let’s plays.

Rudy mancuso

Rudy Mancuso Went from Music-Infused Skets on Vine and YouTube to Starring in and Directing His Own Feature Film, MúsicaShowcasing his talents as a storyteller, actor, and musician with a unique comedic voice.

Noah beck

Noah beck is seen during paris fashion week


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First Rising to Fame Through Tiktok’s Golden Era with his Athletic Charm and Choreographed Trends, Noah Beck Has Since Since Since Since Steped Into The SpotLight as a Model, Reality Personality, and Acor, Actor, Actor Starring role in the upcoming teen film The QB Bad Boy And Me,

Chloe cherry

Chloe Cherry at the Cultured Hollywood Issue Dinner


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Originally Gaining Attention EuphoriaWhere Her Deadpan Delivery and Screen Presence Earned Her Critical and Fan Acclaim.

Yasmin Finney

Yasmin Finney Arrives for the European Film Awards


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Yasmin Finney, Who Captivated Tiktok With Her Transs Advocacy and Charisma, BECAME A Breakout Star in Netflix’s Heartstopper And was cast as rose in the Doctor who Universe-A GroundBreaking moment for representation in the long-running franchise.

Bel priestley

Bel priestley attends the warner music group and hennessy 2025 Brit Awards


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Bel priestley built a loyal following through tiktok and youtube by sharing her transit Heartstopper,

Kalen allen

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Kalen allen gained viral fame with hilarous youtube reaction videos before provre An american pickle, A black lady sketch showAnd Multiple Streaming Features Including Meet me next christmas,

Alan chikin chow

Alan Chikin Chow at Gold House's 3rd Annual Gold Gala


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Alan Chikin Chow Became a Standout in the Fast-Paced World of YouTube Shorts, Developing His Own Comedy Universe and Scoring Roles in Series LIKE GREYS LIKE GREYS LIKE GREYS ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY ANTOMY ANTOMY ANTOMY ANTOMY ANTOMY AND Like Alan’s Universe.

Elsa Majimbo

Elsa Majimbo Turned Her Laid-Back, Sardonic Humor Into A Global Brand, Landing Roles in Short Films like Bitter Leaf And series like Yara shahidi’s day offWhile Continuing to Explore Storytelling Across Formats.

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