Signing out of account, Standby She's edgy, funny and percent authentic. Jenna Mourey -- you probably know her as Jenna Marbles -- is known for her edgy, funny and often profanity-laced videos. With more than 16 million subscribers to her YouTube channel , she has built an internet empire simply by unapologetically being herself. I recently had the chance talk with Marbles about her success on YouTube, what it takes to be an internet star and her insights into growing an internet audience.
But at this point, there are many different versions of that. I mean, some of it is an exaggerated version, and some of it is just me living life. I never know, ever, if something is going to be popular; if people are going to like it or hate it. Sometimes whatever I think people are really going to like, they hate. And sometimes, when I think something is really boring and stupid and about nothing, it really resonates with people.
In terms of making something go viral , I have no clue -- none. Something could go viral on Facebook; something could go viral on Twitter or YouTube. But in terms of getting a lot of people to see it or care about it, I have no idea. I think one of the biggest things that people are drawn to is authenticity. There are a lot of teenagers and earlys people consuming online entertainment.
People are looking for that. I watch people organize their kitchen drawers and go grocery shopping. So I think that the level of authenticity is really important.
And it definitely keeps people wanting to consume online media, because it seems far more real than a production set on a television show. Trust me, I watch MasterChef , but sometimes you just want to watch another person be a person. I go in there with a little bit of a plan. And then I leave a little wiggle room for some ridiculousness. People who started watching me when I was 23 -- they just grew up with me.
It feels real. It is real. And I think that some of it has to do with growing up and not pretending to not grow up. With her fanbase bigger than ever, she decided to test her luck in Hollywood. It seemed like there was no limit to her success. She was the first YouTube celebrity to be honored with a statue at the famous Madame Tussauds Museum. Jenna shared the special news with fans online, along with a sweet message.
It seemed as though Jenna had achieved the life that she'd spent her teenage years dreaming of in Rochester, New York. After making some bold changes in her life, she'd found fame, love, success, and tremendous happiness in her career and personal life.
So in honor of her 30th birthday, she wanted to spread some wisdom. Her biggest nuggets of advice were the following: splurge on a mat for your shower, avoid carrot-only cleanses, and always let your heart guide your choices.
For the cherry on top, Jenna took the next step in her relationship and career by buying a mansion in LA with her long-time boyfriend.
Jenna and Julien were ready to enter the next chapter in their love story. And what better place to continue than in LA? And the viral duo treated fans to a peak at the 5,square-foot pad. Gone were the days of shared apartments in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The house was stacked with six bedrooms and bathrooms, sprawling common areas, and offered a quiet escape from the busy California city. The multi-million dollar price tag matched the numbers Jenna was racking in on YouTube.
Closely after her home was purchased, Marbles amassed 10 million views on a video of giving her dogs a swimming lesson.
Then, a video of her playing around with CGI backdrops raked in 14 million. She felt like she was at the top of her craft. By the autumn of , Marbles had climbed up to 30 million subscribers and roughly 3.
With numbers like that, Jenna had secured herself a spot as number eight on YouTube's top channels run by a female content creator. Career, love, and puppies: What more could Jenna want? According to Celebrity Net Worth , Jenna's value comes from a few different areas. Marbles, her dog toy brand. Top that with her LA pad, and Mourey felt blessed. She was soon made aware of a blindspot from earlier in her career, and Jenna felt it was time to set the record straight. No amount of praise could drown out this mistake.
And even though Jenna had been given awards such as the YouTube Ensemble Shorty and the Viral Superstar Young Hollywood in the past, the famous video creator had seriously offended some people with her actions. And as criticism grew, Jenna decided to put out a video in response. Marbles uploaded her remorseful statement back in June of She was speaking on a video that dated back years prior, where she donned a heavy tan and impersonated Nicki Minaj.
The video was getting ripped apart by critics claiming that Jenna was ignorant to racial sensitivities. In the long apology, Marbles wanted to make it clear that she never aimed to upset anyone. But nevertheless, she decided that it was best if she were to take an "indefinite" break from her channel. She also hid the majority of her uploads, "I don't want someone to watch something and feel hurt or offended now," she said. I wish it wasn't part of my past," Jenna admitted mid-cry.
I don't know if that's forever I want to make sure that the things that I've put into the world aren't hurting anyone," she explained. Her news came as a tough blow for her fans. I'm not completely unproblematic. I've tried my best to grow up," Marbles explained.
When speaking of the controversial video, she said, "It was not my intention to do blackface The video in question involved Jenna dressed up in fake hair and a spandex outfit as she impersonated Minaj and her supposed multiple characters.
She was filmed with a noticeably darker tone on her face. Looking back, Jenna admitted, "It's not cool. It's not cute. It's not okay. Marbles couldn't hide from her old choices, and new that honesty was the only way forward.
I want to hold myself accountable, and it's painful to do it. I'm ashamed of things I've done and said in my past. But, it's important," she shared. Jenna felt a great deal of shame. In the wake of her apology video, she also announced that her Twitch account would also be going off the air.
It was clear that Jenna needed her supporters - and critics - to know that she realized the consequences of her actions. And after uploading the minute-long video, Marbles removed herself from the equation before "Cancel Culture" had a chance to do it. The term refers to public figures losing their status over past controversies. Some commenters supported the cancel culture, writing, "Hold social influencers accountable Do not let people get away with problematic things just because they're famous or rich.
One user commended her for "purging" her "toxic" past. Come July, Julien shocked fans by coming back to his and Jenna's shared Twitch account. But, speaking for both him and Jenna, he wanted to make it clear that the account would only run under his name from now on, as Jenna was still hiding from the limelight.
The name was switched from "JennaJulien" to "Julien. The duo's crew of supporters shared their love, and Julien wrote back: "I feel so lucky to have had the experiences over the past nearly 6 years on twitch. It's incredibly bittersweet knowing I'll never go live under that name again.
I will forever cherish these memories. Thank u so much for being a part of them. By now, Jenna had wiped her face from all her platforms including social media, Twitch, and of course, YouTube. In her final episode, Jenna shared a message with the listeners: "Maybe someday in the future Julien and I can do something else. The last segment of the famous podcast ended with Jenna's final thoughts.
But, just the biggest, most heartfelt thank you to anyone who has ever listened to our podcast," she said. Jenna went on to promise fans she was working on growing from the whole experience.
At the time of this article's publication, Jenna's final YouTube upload from June stands at 4. And despite no recent activity from the Mourey, fans continue to write in the comments section. Candace Orenge, a fellow YouTuber shared her own words: "Even though I didn't want you to leave, I'm glad you did because your own well-being is more important than entertaining a bunch of strangers. Love you, Jenna, just know that you're well-loved. Oct 25, 3, I don't know dude you kind of defeat your own point in the first sentence.
It's not for you, the stuff on like, the Disney Channel probably isn't for you either but that's kind of presumed, isn't it? MinerArcaniner Member. Oct 29, 3, Robin said:. Oct 27, 2, Pittsburgh. I'm of the mind that most popular youtube channels are awful.
Oct 27, 3, Cocolina said:. Deleted member alt account Banned. Dec 4, 2, You know what I don't get? That guy with the pink body suit or something that people find funny because of disgusting and uncomprehensible hijinks. MiHighGator Member. Nov 8, 1, She had a couple really popular videos about 8 years ago. Those got a few sensible chuckles out of me. I'm surprised that she is still around on YouTube.
F34R Member. Oct 27, 8, The early stuff was ok, but not so much since. Fiction Fanthropologist Member. Oct 25, 4, Elf Tower, New Mexico. I only watch her pubg stuff, which can be hilarious. GJ Member. Oct 25, 7, The Netherlands. I used to watch her videos Not so much anymore, I'm afraid Oct 25, 67, Man that is a throwback name. Shirosaki Avenger. I still remember an old video of her about adulting. That one was actually pretty funny and relatable at the time.
Oct 25, 14, IStandWithTaylor. There's a trend I've noticed of "Old person doesn't want to admit they're old, tries to get into young people stuff, and when it occasionally doesn't work blames the young-people-stuff for being bad in the first place". Shrubchicken User Requested Ban Banned. Nov 20, Western Michigan. Yeah I dunno, I've come across her in the past. I don't see anything wrong with her material I guess but I'm not her intended audience either.
But a lot of popular things really aren't up my avenue so nothing new. GayAnimeDad Member. Feb 13, 3, Japan. Sounds like a porn star name imo. She was one of the first big youtubers. People copied her formula and improved. Oct 25, 28, I think she's been at it for over a decade now.
Makes sense that she has that many subscribers. She was one of the first big YouTubers iirc. Oct 27, 2, Sweeney Swift said:. Oct 26, 40, Damn 18M subs.
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