How These 26 Famous YouTubers Have Changed Over The Years
2006 YouTube was weird.
1. Jackie Aina

Jackie's first video was on August 13 2009 and was a series of pictures with text and explaining what steps to take to achieve an electric purple smokey eye. Nine years later and she's come a long way, her tutorials now actually include video but she's still bringing us incredible looks.

Jackie's first video was on August 13 2009 and was a series of pictures with text and explaining what steps to take to achieve an electric purple smokey eye. Nine years later and she's come a long way, her tutorials now actually include video but she's still bringing us incredible looks.
Jackie's first video was on August 13 2009 and was a series of pictures with text and explaining what steps to take to achieve an electric purple smokey eye. Nine years later and she's come a long way, her tutorials now actually include video but she's still bringing us incredible looks.
2. Zoella

In her first video Zoella showed us 60 random things in her room to the tune of Kate Nash's "Mouthwash". Her most recent video features her friend Mark and they taste test pizza.

In her first video Zoella showed us 60 random things in her room to the tune of Kate Nash's "Mouthwash". Her most recent video features her friend Mark and they taste test pizza.
In her first video Zoella showed us 60 random things in her room to the tune of Kate Nash's "Mouthwash". Her most recent video features her friend Mark and they taste test pizza.
3. Tyler Oakley

Tyler has come a long way from posting webcam videos and now has over 7.7 million subscribers and is a passionate LGBTQ+ activist.

Tyler has come a long way from posting webcam videos and now has over 7.7 million subscribers and is a passionate LGBTQ+ activist.
Tyler has come a long way from posting webcam videos and now has over 7.7 million subscribers and is a passionate LGBTQ+ activist.
4. Timothy DeLaGhetto

Timothy DeLaGhetto did not get off to a good start when YouTube deleted his previous account for posting a rap about masturbation. After starting his new account things really got a lot better for him, he now has three million subscribers and posts a variety of videos but is mostly known for his skits.

Timothy DeLaGhetto did not get off to a good start when YouTube deleted his previous account for posting a rap about masturbation. After starting his new account things really got a lot better for him, he now has three million subscribers and posts a variety of videos but is mostly known for his skits.
Timothy DeLaGhetto did not get off to a good start when YouTube deleted his previous account for posting a rap about masturbation. After starting his new account things really got a lot better for him, he now has three million subscribers and posts a variety of videos but is mostly known for his skits.
5. Patricia Bright

In her first video Patricia was giving us a tour of her New York hotel. Eight years and 2.5 million subscribers later she's still just as relatable with her reaction to Kylie Jenner's purse collection.

In her first video Patricia was giving us a tour of her New York hotel. Eight years and 2.5 million subscribers later she's still just as relatable with her reaction to Kylie Jenner's purse collection.
In her first video Patricia was giving us a tour of her New York hotel. Eight years and 2.5 million subscribers later she's still just as relatable with her reaction to Kylie Jenner's purse collection.
6. Liza Koshy

After becoming popular on Vine, Liza is a relatively new YouTuber and started her account in 2015. Three years later and she has over 15.8 million subscribers, she now has a series on YouTube Premium called "Liza On Demand".

After becoming popular on Vine, Liza is a relatively new YouTuber and started her account in 2015. Three years later and she has over 15.8 million subscribers, she now has a series on YouTube Premium called "Liza On Demand".
After becoming popular on Vine, Liza is a relatively new YouTuber and started her account in 2015. Three years later and she has over 15.8 million subscribers, she now has a series on YouTube Premium called "Liza On Demand".
7. Hannah Hart

Hannah's first video was what launched her massively successful career, the "My Drunk Kitchen" series is a YouTube classic and really cemented her place in the YouTube hall of fame. Nowadays, Hannah is still posting on YouTube but mainly in the form of vlogs.

Hannah's first video was what launched her massively successful career, the "My Drunk Kitchen" series is a YouTube classic and really cemented her place in the YouTube hall of fame. Nowadays, Hannah is still posting on YouTube but mainly in the form of vlogs.
Hannah's first video was what launched her massively successful career, the "My Drunk Kitchen" series is a YouTube classic and really cemented her place in the YouTube hall of fame. Nowadays, Hannah is still posting on YouTube but mainly in the form of vlogs.
8. Kingsley

Kingsley is known for his rants so it's only fitting that the oldest video still available on his page is a rant about YouTube deleting his first video, and his latest rant was about the internet.

Kingsley is known for his rants so it's only fitting that the oldest video still available on his page is a rant about YouTube deleting his first video, and his latest rant was about the internet.
Kingsley is known for his rants so it's only fitting that the oldest video still available on his page is a rant about YouTube deleting his first video, and his latest rant was about the internet.
9. JoJo Siwa

After finding fame on Dance Moms JoJo started a YouTube channel and her first video was a Q&A. Since then JoJo has become a huge tween sensation and her videos have come full circle as her latest one was also a Q&A.

After finding fame on Dance Moms JoJo started a YouTube channel and her first video was a Q&A. Since then JoJo has become a huge tween sensation and her videos have come full circle as her latest one was also a Q&A.
After finding fame on Dance Moms JoJo started a YouTube channel and her first video was a Q&A. Since then JoJo has become a huge tween sensation and her videos have come full circle as her latest one was also a Q&A.
10. VangossGaming

VangossGaming's first video was on June 27 2012 and they haven't stopped creating weird, hilarious and viral gaming content since.

VangossGaming's first video was on June 27 2012 and they haven't stopped creating weird, hilarious and viral gaming content since.
VangossGaming's first video was on June 27 2012 and they haven't stopped creating weird, hilarious and viral gaming content since.
11. Kandee Johnson

Kandee's first video was a tutorial on how to clean your make up brushes where she didn't even show her face! Kandee's 9 years of hard work has really paid off, she now has a makeup line with Too Faced, has been featured on Glam Masters, and had a part in Oscar-nominated film Trolls.

Kandee's first video was a tutorial on how to clean your make up brushes where she didn't even show her face! Kandee's 9 years of hard work has really paid off, she now has a makeup line with Too Faced, has been featured on Glam Masters, and had a part in Oscar-nominated film Trolls.
Kandee's first video was a tutorial on how to clean your make up brushes where she didn't even show her face! Kandee's 9 years of hard work has really paid off, she now has a makeup line with Too Faced, has been featured on Glam Masters, and had a part in Oscar-nominated film Trolls.
12. Jenna Marbles

Jenna's iconic "How to trick people into thinking you're good looking" went viral in 2010 and has since had over 67,484,784 views. For the past 8 years Jenna hasn't stopped making hilarious content and the internet is much better for it.

Jenna's iconic "How to trick people into thinking you're good looking" went viral in 2010 and has since had over 67,484,784 views. For the past 8 years Jenna hasn't stopped making hilarious content and the internet is much better for it.
Jenna's iconic "How to trick people into thinking you're good looking" went viral in 2010 and has since had over 67,484,784 views. For the past 8 years Jenna hasn't stopped making hilarious content and the internet is much better for it.
13. ElleOfTheMills

Elle is a relatively new YouTuber but every video she's done has been a huge hit. She's known for cinematic rom-com style directing and her subscribers aren't just subscribers, they're stans.

Elle is a relatively new YouTuber but every video she's done has been a huge hit. She's known for cinematic rom-com style directing and her subscribers aren't just subscribers, they're stans.
Elle is a relatively new YouTuber but every video she's done has been a huge hit. She's known for cinematic rom-com style directing and her subscribers aren't just subscribers, they're stans.
14. ijustine

iJustine swapped testing oatmeal for testing tech and has probably had a lot more success because of it.

iJustine swapped testing oatmeal for testing tech and has probably had a lot more success because of it.
iJustine swapped testing oatmeal for testing tech and has probably had a lot more success because of it.
15. Anna Akana

Anna is the queen of witty, poignant and hilarious videos. Since she first started posting in 2012 she's become known for her sketches and heartfelt pieces to camera, she's written a book and even been in films such as Ant-Man and Kids vs Monsters.

Anna is the queen of witty, poignant and hilarious videos. Since she first started posting in 2012 she's become known for her sketches and heartfelt pieces to camera, she's written a book and even been in films such as Ant-Man and Kids vs Monsters.
Anna is the queen of witty, poignant and hilarious videos. Since she first started posting in 2012 she's become known for her sketches and heartfelt pieces to camera, she's written a book and even been in films such as Ant-Man and Kids vs Monsters.
16. IISuperwomanII

On December 9 2010 Lily brought us the video "How to Tie a Side Turla Bhangra Pagh", she's come a long way from tutorials and is no constantly making us laugh with her hilarious skits.

On December 9 2010 Lily brought us the video "How to Tie a Side Turla Bhangra Pagh", she's come a long way from tutorials and is no constantly making us laugh with her hilarious skits.
On December 9 2010 Lily brought us the video "How to Tie a Side Turla Bhangra Pagh", she's come a long way from tutorials and is no constantly making us laugh with her hilarious skits.
17. PatrickStarrr

Not only is PatrickStarrr a hugely successful beauty guru but he's also had three makeup collections released with MAC, the latest one was accompanied with the music video "Got The Glam." What can't PatrickStarrr do?

Not only is PatrickStarrr a hugely successful beauty guru but he's also had three makeup collections released with MAC, the latest one was accompanied with the music video "Got The Glam." What can't PatrickStarrr do?
Not only is PatrickStarrr a hugely successful beauty guru but he's also had three makeup collections released with MAC, the latest one was accompanied with the music video "Got The Glam." What can't PatrickStarrr do?
18. Philip DeFranco

Phil dropped the YouTube channel name "SxcPhil" and switched his vlogging for more serious news reporting. He is now the CEO of The Philip DeFranco Network.

Phil dropped the YouTube channel name "SxcPhil" and switched his vlogging for more serious news reporting. He is now the CEO of The Philip DeFranco Network.
Phil dropped the YouTube channel name "SxcPhil" and switched his vlogging for more serious news reporting. He is now the CEO of The Philip DeFranco Network.
19. Annie Elainey

After having her account hacked Annie Elainey started a new channel and continued to make videos on disability, gender, sexuality, and pretty much everything in-between.

After having her account hacked Annie Elainey started a new channel and continued to make videos on disability, gender, sexuality, and pretty much everything in-between.
After having her account hacked Annie Elainey started a new channel and continued to make videos on disability, gender, sexuality, and pretty much everything in-between.
20. Smosh

Smosh are basically the godfathers of YouTube and started their hugely successful careers dancing to the Power Rangers theme in their bedroom. Since then they've had loads of viral hits and even a movie. Anothony Padilla left the company in 2017 so now the videos feature Ian Hecox and the Smosh team.

Smosh are basically the godfathers of YouTube and started their hugely successful careers dancing to the Power Rangers theme in their bedroom. Since then they've had loads of viral hits and even a movie. Anothony Padilla left the company in 2017 so now the videos feature Ian Hecox and the Smosh team.
Smosh are basically the godfathers of YouTube and started their hugely successful careers dancing to the Power Rangers theme in their bedroom. Since then they've had loads of viral hits and even a movie. Anothony Padilla left the company in 2017 so now the videos feature Ian Hecox and the Smosh team.
21. Miles Jai

Miles Jai started YouTube with a hilarious skit about posting statuses on Facebook and is just as hilarious 7 years later.

Miles Jai started YouTube with a hilarious skit about posting statuses on Facebook and is just as hilarious 7 years later.
Miles Jai started YouTube with a hilarious skit about posting statuses on Facebook and is just as hilarious 7 years later.
22. Rhett & Link

Rhett & Link's first ever video was a clip of them throwing a large rock off of a dam. Luckily, their content has really improved and they've since launched a morning talk show called Good Mythical Morningand Buddy System, a YouTube Red series.

Rhett & Link's first ever video was a clip of them throwing a large rock off of a dam. Luckily, their content has really improved and they've since launched a morning talk show called Good Mythical Morningand Buddy System, a YouTube Red series.
Rhett & Link's first ever video was a clip of them throwing a large rock off of a dam. Luckily, their content has really improved and they've since launched a morning talk show called Good Mythical Morningand Buddy System, a YouTube Red series.
23. Swoozie

Swoozie's subscriber count may have increased but thankfully his knack for animated parodies has stayed just as great.

Swoozie's subscriber count may have increased but thankfully his knack for animated parodies has stayed just as great.
Swoozie's subscriber count may have increased but thankfully his knack for animated parodies has stayed just as great.
24. DeStorm Power

In peak 2007 YouTube fashion, DeStorm's first video was a blurry video of him doing plyometric training. Since then DeStorm has not only proved he can jump really far but that he can produce great music and skits too, this is proved in his latest series Caught which is broadcast on Zeus and features some famous actors like Lamorne Morris from New Girl.

In peak 2007 YouTube fashion, DeStorm's first video was a blurry video of him doing plyometric training. Since then DeStorm has not only proved he can jump really far but that he can produce great music and skits too, this is proved in his latest series Caught which is broadcast on Zeus and features some famous actors like Lamorne Morris from New Girl.
In peak 2007 YouTube fashion, DeStorm's first video was a blurry video of him doing plyometric training. Since then DeStorm has not only proved he can jump really far but that he can produce great music and skits too, this is proved in his latest series Caught which is broadcast on Zeus and features some famous actors like Lamorne Morris from New Girl.
25. Miranda Sings

Everything about Miranda is basically the same, her voice and inflections haven't changed in 10 years. Although, now she wears more red lipstick and is pregnant!

Everything about Miranda is basically the same, her voice and inflections haven't changed in 10 years. Although, now she wears more red lipstick and is pregnant!
Everything about Miranda is basically the same, her voice and inflections haven't changed in 10 years. Although, now she wears more red lipstick and is pregnant!
26. Todrick Hall

Todrick has become known for the incredible musical productions he creates around pop culture moments, he has also had TV roles and starred on Broadway. 10 years ago Todrick covered "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye", his latest video is him expressing how grateful he is for all of his fans and the opportunities he's had.

Todrick has become known for the incredible musical productions he creates around pop culture moments, he has also had TV roles and starred on Broadway. 10 years ago Todrick covered "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye", his latest video is him expressing how grateful he is for all of his fans and the opportunities he's had.
Todrick has become known for the incredible musical productions he creates around pop culture moments, he has also had TV roles and starred on Broadway. 10 years ago Todrick covered "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye", his latest video is him expressing how grateful he is for all of his fans and the opportunities he's had.
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