Addison Rae is one of the internet’s biggest success stories – and she’s still shining brighter every year! While she first hit the big time as an influencer on TikTok, she isn’t just a social media star anymore – she’s also a singer, actress and mega pop star.
Who is Addison Rae?
Addison Rae Easterling first became famous on TikTok by posting dance videos. Millions of people loved her energy and style, and she quickly became one of the most-followed creators on the app. But instead of stopping there, Addison decided to chase even bigger dreams. “I’m very ambitious in general,” she reveals, “I love chasing big dreams, and if that comes in the form of an amazing script or a director that I really love and trust, I’m 10 toes deep.” Soon, she started acting in movies and releasing music. Her songs like Headphones On and Fame Is a Gun helped her grow into a real pop star with a unique sound and message.
Music Biz
Her music often talks about feelings, confidence and what it’s like growing up in the spotlight. Last year Addison released her first-ever album titled Addison, but before she makes music, she has a unique approach to getting ideas for songs. She says of her album, “I’m a very visual person, so everything was mapped out: colours, themes, how I wanted to translate them into a project. I made a binder. I printed out photos and colours and words. Before the album had any sonic world, before there was any audio involved, it was just purely visions, visuals, words.” The album included fun, catchy tracks fans loved, like High Fashion and Money Is Everything which showed off her playful personality and cool-girl style.
Coachella 2026
You may have heard about Justin Bieber’s massive performance at this year’s Coachella festival in the USA… but while that was definitely what grabbed the music news headlines, Addison Rae was also there!Her performance also got lots of attention because it was energetic, creative and full of surprises. She brought out dancer Maddie Ziegler for a special moment on stage, and jumped into the crowd to connect with fans, but surprised everyone by bringing out Olivia Rodrigo during her set! Together, they performed and even debuted a brand-new song live, which made the crowd go wild.
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Addison has also been making waves in the music world. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, which shows how far she’s come from her TikTok beginnings. She even performed at the Grammys, proving she belongs on the biggest stages. She’s also been touring and connecting with fans around the world, including stops in Australia. “The magic really happens when you start creating purely for yourself,” she says. “People connect with it so much more, because there’s something genuine to discover. I want to follow my gut.”
5 Quick Facts
- Addison started dancing in competitions at six-years old and travelled around the USA to compete.Total tiny-dancer energy.
- She’s got over 88 million TikTok followers, making her one of the most-followed creators ever!
- She once won $1 million in a tennis tournament and donated all of it to charity! Icon behaviour.
- Her debut album, Addison. hit number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
- She’s acted in movies, including He’s All That and the horror film Thanksgiving. Multi-talent unlocked.
