Violet Benson
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Violet Benson | |
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| Born | Violet Benson |
| Education | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian and Podcast Host |
| 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 running the Instagram account "Daddy Issues".
Career
Benson started her Daddy Issues Instagram account[1] 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[2] that even MTV took notice.[3] Though best known for Instagram, Benson is also a stand up comedian, television host, and a podcast host.
Benson hosts the popular podcasts, Almost Adulting[4][failed verification], with Gumball [5] and, Hey Besties[6], exclusively with Spotify and Spotify Live. [7]
Benson kept her identity a secret at first[8] 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.[9] 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[10]
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.[11] Benson also does stand up comedy.[12][failed verification]
References
- ^ "Violetta Benson (@daddyissues_) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Almost Adulting with Violet Benson". Spotify.
- ^ "Gumball Adds "Almost Adulting with Violet Benson" To Its Growing Roster of Acclaimed Podcasts". Gumblog. June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Hey Besties with Violet Benson". Spotify.
- ^ Perez, Sarah (April 12, 2022). "Spotify updates audio capabilities".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "17 Times 'Daddy Issues' On Instagram Perfectly Summed Up Your Life". BuzzFeed.
- ^ "Violet Benson at Improv". Improv.
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