Annie LeBlanc may only be a teenager, but her fame is quickly rising beyond her years. For those not yet familiar with this talented young star, here’s an inside look at the making of her celebrity.
LeBlanc comes from a famous YouTube family that documents their everyday lives on their popular vlog channel, Bratayley. Launched back in 2010, Bratayley features Annie along with her siblings Hayley and Caleb, and her parents. As of 2019, the channel has earned over 7 million subscribers – not bad for a bunch of self-proclaimed “brats”!
How did Bratayley get its funny name? Apparently it mashed up Hayley’s nickname “brat” with her actual name. LeBlanc said the name just stuck, even as the channel evolved to showcase the entire family.
Beyond giving LeBlanc her initial platform, Bratayley also helped propel her sister Hayley to fame. 15-year-old Hayley now boasts over 1 million subscribers on her own YouTube channel – it clearly runs in the family!
Unfortunately, Annie and her family endured unthinkable tragedy in 2015 when the eldest sibling, 13-year-old Caleb, suddenly passed away. The cause was later revealed to be an undiagnosed heart condition. Understandably, the loss devastated LeBlanc and her loved ones. They found strength in each other and their community of fans during the painful time.
Growing up in the public eye comes with unique challenges. Fortunately, LeBlanc has an incredibly close relationship with her mom, who offers guidance during the inevitable hard times. Whether she’s dealing with everyday teen issues or the pressures of fame, LeBlanc considers her mom her rocks.
Unlike some young stars who might “freak out” under the intense spotlight, LeBlanc has tactics to center herself before big performances. Her go-to pre-show routine includes listening to her own catchy songs to get pumped up. She also remembers to drink water, reapply lipgloss, and minimize stress.
Of course, even uber-poised LeBlanc gets embarrassed by certain #throwbacks. Like anyone who came of age in the social media era, some of her old posts make her cringe now. But the memories also make her laugh and appreciate how far she’s come.
Beyond her online videos, LeBlanc was once a serious competitive gymnast. She ultimately realized elite competition brought her more stress than reward. Now she actually prefers lower-pressure practices to the all-out competition. While she left that life behind, the skills surely still come in handy during physically-demanding acting roles!
LeBlanc doesn’t just sing pop songs and post cute selfies (though she does both fabulously). Showing sharp business savvy, she recently launched her own jewelry line called “Annie LeBling.” The cute bracelets and rings allow superfans to show their love for the rising star.
Though she plays outgoing characters, in real life LeBlanc keeps her beauty routine fresh and simple. Unlike some young starlets who pile on makeup, she rocks a barefaced glow most days – and still looks gorgeous!
While LeBlanc boasts an impressive online following, she tries not to take social media too seriously. As much as she enjoys connecting with fans, her self-worth isn’t defined by likes. She mainly uses it as a creative outlet and spreads positivity.
Rising talent Annie LeBlanc has already achieved wild success on screens and stages around the world. But at heart, she’s still a down-to-earth teen who values happiness over fame. As her celebrity continues to skyrocket, let’s hope she holds onto that refreshing perspective!
