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'''Violet Benson''', better known by her online alias and persona '''Daddy Issues''', is a [[Russian American|Russian-born American]] [[comedian]] and a podcast host. She is best known for running the Instagram account "Daddy Issues".
'''Violet Benson''', better known by her online alias and persona '''Daddy Issues''', is a [[Russian American|Russian-born American]] [[comedian]] and a podcast host. She is best known for running the Instagram account "Daddy Issues".

== Early life ==
Benson was born in [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russia]], grew up in [[Israel]] and later moved to [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] at the age of 14 once her family won the [[Diversity Immigrant Visa|green card lottery]]. Benson was voted class clown in high school and later attended [[California State University, Northridge]] where she studied accounting and business law. Benson graduated at the age of 20 and pursued a career in Accounting before becoming known as a comedian and going by the nickname "Daddy Issues".


==Career==
==Career==
Benson started her Daddy Issues Instagram account on July 5, 2014. Benson has earned over 5 million followers on Instagram and is known as one of the fastest growing accounts and one of the largest funny female accounts<ref>{{cite web|url= http://thoughtcatalog.com/melanie-berliet/2015/09/19-times-instagrams-daddy-issues-proved-shes-a-boss-ass-bitch/|title= 19 Times Instagram's 'Daddy Issues' Proved She's A Boss Ass Bitch|date= 29 September 2015}}</ref> that even MTV took notice.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/2039530/daddyissues-instagram/|title= THIS INSANELY ACCURATE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT CAN READ EVERY GIRL'S MIND|website= [[MTV]]}}</ref> Though best known for Instagram, Benson is also a stand up comedian, television host, and a podcast host.
Benson started her Daddy Issues Instagram account on July 5, 2014. Benson has earned over 5 million followers on Instagram and is known as one of the fastest growing accounts and one of the largest funny female accounts<ref>{{cite web|url= http://thoughtcatalog.com/melanie-berliet/2015/09/19-times-instagrams-daddy-issues-proved-shes-a-boss-ass-bitch/|title= 19 Times Instagram's 'Daddy Issues' Proved She's A Boss Ass Bitch|date= 29 September 2015}}</ref> that even MTV took notice.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/2039530/daddyissues-instagram/|title= THIS INSANELY ACCURATE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT CAN READ EVERY GIRL'S MIND|website= [[MTV]]}}</ref> Though best known for Instagram, Benson is also a stand up comedian, television host, and a podcast host.


After signing with UTA in 2022, Violet signed a 6 figure podcast deal for her podcast, Almost Adulting, with Gumball and another 6 figure deal for her second podcast, Hey Besties, exclusively with Spotify.{{cn}}
After signing with UTA in 2022, Benson signed a 6 figure podcast deal for her podcast, Almost Adulting, with Gumball and another 6 figure deal for her second podcast, Hey Besties, exclusively with Spotify.{{cn}}


Almost Adulting is one of the top mental health podcasts in the space. The podcast runs twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday and focuses on dating, relationships, and mental health. Violet has various guests from celebrities to therapists but the podcast is most known for unique style of her solo episodes.{{cn}}
Almost Adulting is one of the top mental health podcasts in the space. The podcast runs twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday and focuses on dating, relationships, and mental health. Violet has various guests from celebrities to therapists but the podcast is most known for unique style of her solo episodes.{{cn}}


Prior to UTA, Violet was represented by CAA{{cn}}
Prior to UTA, Benson was represented by CAA{{cn}}


Benson kept her identity a secret at first <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.facebook.com/HuffPostWomen/videos/944776858923701/|title= The real reason Instagram star "Daddy Issues" hid her identity.|website= [[Facebook]]}}</ref> until August 31, 2015 due to a lack of self confidence, when she finally decided to reveal her identity via an exclusive interview with [[MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/2253558/daddy-issues-reveal-violet-benson/|title= MEET VIOLET BENSON, THE 'DADDY ISSUES' INSTAGRAM STAR (EXCLUSIVE)|website= [[MTV]]}}</ref> Before her big reveal, Benson served as a guest blogger for MTV during the pre-show coverage for the 2015 [[Video Music Awards]] and was later named "The Instagram Meme Queen" by [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2015/10/daddy-issues-instagram-memes|title= How "Daddy Issues" Became Instagram's Meme Queen|website= [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|date= 13 October 2015}}</ref>
Benson kept her identity a secret at first <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.facebook.com/HuffPostWomen/videos/944776858923701/|title= The real reason Instagram star "Daddy Issues" hid her identity.|website= [[Facebook]]}}</ref> until August 31, 2015 due to a lack of self confidence, when she finally decided to reveal her identity via an exclusive interview with [[MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/2253558/daddy-issues-reveal-violet-benson/|title= MEET VIOLET BENSON, THE 'DADDY ISSUES' INSTAGRAM STAR (EXCLUSIVE)|website= [[MTV]]}}</ref> Before her big reveal, Benson served as a guest blogger for MTV during the pre-show coverage for the 2015 [[Video Music Awards]] and was later named "The Instagram Meme Queen" by [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2015/10/daddy-issues-instagram-memes|title= How "Daddy Issues" Became Instagram's Meme Queen|website= [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|date= 13 October 2015}}</ref>

Revision as of 01:27, 2 November 2022

Violet Benson
Born
Violet Benson

Saint Petersburg, Russia
EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge
Occupation(s)Social media and television personality
Years active2014–present
Height5’8”
Websitehttps://violetbenson.com

Violet Benson, better known by her online alias and persona Daddy Issues, is a Russian-born American comedian and a podcast host. She is best known for running the Instagram account "Daddy Issues".

Career

Benson started her Daddy Issues Instagram account on July 5, 2014. Benson has earned over 5 million followers on Instagram and is known as one of the fastest growing accounts and one of the largest funny female accounts[1] that even MTV took notice.[2] Though best known for Instagram, Benson is also a stand up comedian, television host, and a podcast host.

After signing with UTA in 2022, Benson signed a 6 figure podcast deal for her podcast, Almost Adulting, with Gumball and another 6 figure deal for her second podcast, Hey Besties, exclusively with Spotify.[citation needed]

Almost Adulting is one of the top mental health podcasts in the space. The podcast runs twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday and focuses on dating, relationships, and mental health. Violet has various guests from celebrities to therapists but the podcast is most known for unique style of her solo episodes.[citation needed]

Prior to UTA, Benson was represented by CAA[citation needed]

Benson kept her identity a secret at first [3] until August 31, 2015 due to a lack of self confidence, when she finally decided to reveal her identity via an exclusive interview with MTV.[4] Before her big reveal, Benson served as a guest blogger for MTV during the pre-show coverage for the 2015 Video Music Awards and was later named "The Instagram Meme Queen" by Vanity Fair[5]

Benson then launched her own website,[6] which includes blogs, memes, videos, an advice column and in 2017 her own clothing brand,[7]

Style of comedy

Benson blogs, curates memes, creates original memes and creates funny videos where she makes fun of herself and the struggles of growing up in the 21st century.[8]

References

  1. ^ "19 Times Instagram's 'Daddy Issues' Proved She's A Boss Ass Bitch". 29 September 2015.
  2. ^ "THIS INSANELY ACCURATE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT CAN READ EVERY GIRL'S MIND". MTV.
  3. ^ "The real reason Instagram star "Daddy Issues" hid her identity". Facebook.
  4. ^ "MEET VIOLET BENSON, THE 'DADDY ISSUES' INSTAGRAM STAR (EXCLUSIVE)". MTV.
  5. ^ "How "Daddy Issues" Became Instagram's Meme Queen". Vanity Fair. 13 October 2015.
  6. ^ "DaddyIssues LA".
  7. ^ "DaddyIssues LA".
  8. ^ "17 Times 'Daddy Issues' On Instagram Perfectly Summed Up Your Life". BuzzFeed.
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