Ever wondered what happened to your favorite viral stars after their “15 minutes of fame” were over? From David After Dentist to Sweet Brown, we’ve got you covered with these updates on the most famous internet celebs.
Chris Crocker: Then
You know him from his 2007 viral video “Leave Britney Alone!” but you’ll never believe what Chris Crocker looks like now.
Chris Crocker: Now
How’s that for a transformation? Now 28, Crocker has spent the past few years doing modeling spreads for American Apparel, starring in an adult film for Maverick Men and releasing several singles and EPs.
Antoine Dodson: Then
Remember when this guy practically broke the internet with his famous catchphrase, “Hide yo kids, hide yo wife!” six years ago?
Antoine Dodson: Now
Antoine Dodson is officially a dad. In 2014, he and his girlfriend had this adorable little boy named JaCobie.
Tay Zonday: Then
If you didn’t watch this singer’s “Chocolate Rain” video back in 2007, you were probably living under a rock. Zonday went viral with this eccentric performance, eventually reaching more than 100 million views on YouTube.
Tay Zonday: Now
Believe it or not, Zonday is still producing YouTube videos today, and has even recently ventured beyond the internet with a recurring role on Adult Swim’s The Jack And Triumph Show.
Sweet Brown: Then
Sweet Brown became America’s favorite viral star in 2012 when she took over the internet with her famous catchphrase, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” Not only did the video of her interview get more than 9 million hits on YouTube, but she also cameoed in a Tyler Perry movie and was quoted by Beyoncé at the Super Bowl.
Sweet Brown: Now
While Brown has been pretty MIA on social media the past few years, the last we heard from her was in 2013 when she sued Apple for $15 million for illegally sampling her famous catchphrase. The lawsuit didn’t quite hold up in court, but worth a shot, right?
Rebecca Black: Then
Remember this famous tween popstar? Rebecca Black took the internet by storm in 2011 with her music video “Friday,” which has since been dubbed the worst song ever.
Rebecca Black: Now
After years of telling the haters to back off, Black, now 18, has gotten right back into her music. She is currently living on her own in LA as she tries to get her career off the ground.
David After Dentist: Then
You know him as the kid who took over your newsfeed in 2008 when his video “David after Dentist” went up on YouTube. His dad originally posted the video to share David’s hilariously loopy moment with friends and family, but it ended up blowing up and reaching over 100 million views.
David After Dentist: Now
Since his accidental rise in fame, David has appeared on several talk shows, produced an entire line of paraphernalia and even made an appearance in the 2014 documentary, Almost Famous.
Charlie Bit Me: Then
Remember these adorable internet stars? Harry and Charlie made the internet explode in 2007 when their video, “Charlie bit my finger,” hit YouTube. The little boys’ dad originally only posted the video online because the file was too large to send to family members over email. The video has since received over 840 million hits and is still on the rise.
Charlie Bit Me: Now
Now 13 and 10 years old, Harry and Charlie have reaped their video’s success with several sponsorship deals and appearances in advertisements. Plus, their clan is even bigger now, as they have two more younger brothers to compete with for viral success.
Ted Williams: Then
If you don’t recognize his face, then you’ll definitely recognize his voice. Ted Williams famously went viral in 2011 when a local news station in Ohio posted a video of the then homeless man showing off his incredible voice on the side of the road.
Ted Williams: Now
Williams has since been dubbed “The Golden Voice,” and even has his own daily talk show at a local radio station. How’s that for getting off the streets?
Tan Mom: Before
Patricia Krentcil, renamed “Tan Mom,” made national news back in 2013 when a report surfaced that she had been bringing her 5-year-old daughter to a tanning bed. Her “15 minutes of fame” lasted much longer than anticipated as her outspoken opinions and crazy antics continued for months.
Tan Mom: Now
After stirring up a ton of public controversy, Tan Mom seems to have quieted down quite a bit, and her tan is coming down too. Krentcil says she’s replaced tanning with Botox out of health concerns.
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