Meet Meghan Rienks, the multi-talented American actress, podcaster, vlogger, and Instagram influencer. With a passion for fashion, beauty, mental health, and lifestyle, Meghan has been captivating audiences on YouTube since 2010. Not only has she co-written and produced a film, starred in a Hulu series, and authored a book, but she has also made appearances on the popular AwesomenessTV series IMO. Meghan’s journey to success began when she was diagnosed with mononucleosis in 2010, leading her to create her first YouTube video out of sheer boredom. Since then, she has built an empire of lifestyle content, including makeup tutorials, relationship advice, and videos focused on mental health. With over 2.21 million subscribers on her main YouTube channel, meghanrosette, Meghan’s influence extends beyond the platform. Her popularity on Instagram has earned her recognition as one of Teen Vogue’s Top 6 Instagram A-Listers and Allure’s Instagram Influencer of the Year. Get ready to be inspired by Meghan Rienks and her incredible journey in the world of entertainment and social media.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Meghanrosette
- Age: 30 Years, 30 Year Old Females
- Born Country: United States
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm), 5’10” Females
- U.S. State: California
- City: San Francisco, California
Meghan Rienks: From Mononucleosis Diagnosis to Social Media Stardom
Before her senior year of high school, Meghan Rienks was diagnosed with mononucleosis (mono), which forced her to stay at home. To combat boredom, she shot a video and uploaded it on YouTube, and the rest is history.
Dropping Out of College to Pursue a Career as a Content Creator
According to Meghan Rienks, she went to college but didn’t enjoy the experience. She decided to pursue her career as a content creator instead, as she always wanted to act and her college experience was not good.
From YouTube to Other Social Media Platforms
Meghan’s YouTube channel became wildly popular for its comic, beauty, fashion, and relationship advice content. She leveraged her popularity on YouTube to shine on other social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat.
Meghan Turned Writer with “You’re Not Special: A (Sort-Of) Memoir”
Inspired by her social media success, Meghan wrote a book called “You’re Not Special: A (Sort-Of) Memoir.” The book details her experiences of going from a small town to social media stardom, discussing topics such as the impact of mononucleosis, her college experience, mental health struggles, friendship, and social media.
Meghan Became a Podcaster in March 2017
In March 2017, Meghan started podcasting with “Don’t Blame Me! with Meghan Rienks.” In this weekly advice podcast, she gives her hilarious, blunt, and truthful wisdom on topics such as mental health, relationships, and sex.
Her Secondary YouTube Channel Was Hacked & Rebranded
In February 2020, Meghan’s secondary YouTube channel was hacked and rebranded. She expressed her frustration with YouTube publicly and received support from other content creators and supermodel Gigi Hadid. Although the issue was eventually resolved, Meghan lost all the content uploaded on the channel.
Career as an Actress
Meghan Rienks pursued her childhood dream of becoming an actress and took formal training in acting. She has appeared in various TV series and films, including “Side Effects,” “Shipping Julia,” “Flhaunt,” “The Honest Show,” “Freakish,” and “Mr. Student Body President.” She also appeared in sketches on AwesomenessTV’s channel.
Family Life & Other Interests
Meghan was born on August 4, 1993, in San Francisco, California. She is the only child of her parents. She loves baking and coffee, as evident from her Instagram handle.
Associations & Collaborations
Meghan has collaborated with YouTube star Bethany Mota and actress Lia Marie Johnson on the show “IMO (In My Opinion).” She has also collaborated with her “Freakish” co-star Melvin Gregg on her podcast.