Chris Olsen
Chris Olsen (born December 22, 1997) is a TikTok influencer, actor, and creator of Flight Fuel Coffee.[1] He has 12 million followers on TikTok.[1] He starred in the 2022 television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+. He has collaborated with Meghan Trainor on social media videos and will appeared on The Timeless Tour with her in 2024.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Olsen grew up on the East Coast of the United States. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and he completed the last portion of the degree virtually during the Covid pandemic.[4] He has Filipino heritage.[5]
Career[edit]
Olsen began posting on TikTok in 2020 and he gained attention in August for comedy videos about quarantining with his then-boyfriend. Within two weeks, he got a manager and began selling merchandise.[4] He posted a video in which he delivered Starbucks coffee from New York City to his dad in Washington D.C., which led to a series of posts about coffee deliveries featuring famous recipients such as Meghan Trainor, Kamala Harris, Drew Barrymore, and to Austin Butler at the Cannes Film Festival.[6] He attracted attention for holding a sign that says ‘Daddy?’ at a Harry Styles concert.[1] He developed a friendship with Meghan Trainor on social media and the pair began creating comedic TikToks.[7]
He signed with Creative Artists Agency in all areas in 2022.[5] That year, he starred in the television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+.[4] Olsen started the company Flight Fuel Coffee early 2023.[6] In November 2023, he had 12 million followers.[1] He will appear as an act on The Timeless Tour with Meghan Trainor in 2024.
Chris Olsen appeared on the 2024 Forbes 30 under 30 list in the social media category.[8] In 2020, People named him the "Sexiest Guy on TikTok"[4] and in 2024 he was nominated for a Webby for Best Influencer.[9] He was GLAAD's inaugural Queer Advocate of the Year.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Chris Olsen splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City.[6] He struggled with alcoholism as a teenager and has been sober since he was 19.[10] He was in a relationship with Ian Paget, who frequently appeared in his videos, until the pair split in 2022.[11][7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bugler, Daphne (2023-11-01). "At home with Chris Olsen: "I felt like it was a little weird to have a sign that says 'Daddy?' above my bed"". British GQ. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Chris Olsen - 2024 Tour Dates & Concert Schedule". Live Nation. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Meghan Trainor and Chris Olsen on Their Best Friendship". www.thedrewbarrymoreshow.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c d "Chris Olsen on His 'Whirlwind' Acting Debut and Bringing Therapy to TikTok: 'I Love to Connect'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c Vlessing, Etan (2022-05-03). "TikTok Star Chris Olsen Signs With CAA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c Reinstein, Mara (2023-02-14). "The essentials list: TikTok star Chris Olsen shares his coffee essentials". CNN Underscored. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (2022-12-20). "How Chris Olsen Became the Music World's Favorite TikTok Personality". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Chris Olsen". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Jokic, Natasha (2023-05-18). "TikToker Chris Olsen Opened Up About His Sobriety And What He Wants To Keep Private". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Chris Olsen & Ian Paget Reconnect to Discuss Their Breakup: 'We've Both Grown' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-30.