Violet Benson
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Violet Benson | |
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| Born | Violet Benson |
| Education | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation(s) | Social media and television personality |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Height | 5’8” |
| Website | https://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 hosting the popular Almost Adulting podcast and running the very popular 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 an exclusive 6 figure deal for her popular podcast, Almost Adulting [3], with Gumball [4] and another 6 figure deal for her second podcast, Hey Besties [5], exclusively with Spotify and Spotify Live [6]
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 [7]
Prior to UTA, Benson was represented by CAA [8]
Benson kept her identity a secret at first [9] 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.[10] 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[11]
Benson then launched her own website,[12] which includes blogs, memes, videos, an advice column and in 2017 her own clothing brand,[13] After writing a few shows, Benson is currently working on a book that should be released by mid 2023 along with touring.
Style of comedy
Benson blogs, curates and creates original memes, and creates funny videos where she makes fun of herself and the struggles of growing up in the 21st century.[14] Benson also does stand up comedy with her first show being sold out at the Hollywood Improv [15] along with life style comedy/banter on her podcast.
References
- ^ "19 Times Instagram's 'Daddy Issues' Proved She's A Boss Ass Bitch". 29 September 2015.
- ^ "THIS INSANELY ACCURATE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT CAN READ EVERY GIRL'S MIND". MTV.
- ^ https://open.spotify.com/show/7IY1Gjc1uktmDCmNLA0HXo?si=gNwt2IwwTeWEZ2CWX_NB0Q
- ^ https://blog.gumball.fm/gumball-adds-almost-adulting-with-violet-benson/
- ^ https://open.spotify.com/show/7z7rO8ZJXfsI9yjVkeoZea?si=QILmGk9wQ8W1MRjn9SnBww
- ^ https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/spotify-brings-live-audio-shows-to-its-main-app-rebrands-companion-app-greenroom-as-spotify-live/
- ^ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1czGBWuVdN1myTRT7NZnc9?si=K%20tfae3LTR2ol2PM8tMLQA
- ^ https://www.earnthenecklace.com/top-hottest-female-youtubers/
- ^ "The real reason Instagram star "Daddy Issues" hid her identity". Facebook.
- ^ "MEET VIOLET BENSON, THE 'DADDY ISSUES' INSTAGRAM STAR (EXCLUSIVE)". MTV.
- ^ "How "Daddy Issues" Became Instagram's Meme Queen". Vanity Fair. 13 October 2015.
- ^ "DaddyIssues LA".
- ^ "DaddyIssues LA".
- ^ "17 Times 'Daddy Issues' On Instagram Perfectly Summed Up Your Life". BuzzFeed.
- ^ https://improv.com/comic/violet+benson/
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