Inside Danielle Cohn's Controversial Rise to Fame As a Teen Influencer
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Teen influencer Danielle Cohn reignited speculation about her real age when she suggested she was 14 on Instagram. Here's how the social media star rose to prominence online:
By Margot Harris
Danielle Cohn
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Aug 19, 2020, 6:01 PM GMT+2
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With 18.3 million TikTok followers, 4.7 million Instagram followers, and 1.8 million YouTube subscribers, Cohn has established herself as a rising star in the influencer space. As a public figure, the teenager, who lives in Los Angeles with her mother Jennifer Archambault, is no stranger to controversy—Cohn's critics frequently voice their concern for her well-being, and some question whether the influencer is as old as her social presence suggests.
Here's a timeline of her career, relationships, and controversial rise to fame:
- Cohn rose to social media fame with her lip-syncing videos on Musical.ly.
- Cohn grew up in Orlando, Florida, where she developed a love for performing and frequently competed in pageants.
- Her mother, Jennifer Archambault, worked two jobs to support her son and daughter.
- In 2016, Cohn began posting these videos on Musical.ly, the app that later became TikTok.
- As her videos gained popularity, she acquired a million followers within months.
- Sponsored content opportunities followed, promising $400 to $500 per post, according to Cohn.
- The family moved to Los Angeles in 2017 to capitalize on her growing fame.
- After moving, Cohn solidified her status as an influencer and launched her music career.