PewDiePie

PewDiePie is a Swedish YouTuber and comedian known for his Let's Play videos of various video games, particularly Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Happy Wheels. He initially gained fame playing Minecraft and Call of Duty, and has collaborated with other popular YouTubers such as Markiplier and Jacksepticeye. His channel has been subscribed to by millions of fans, including those from United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. He has also been compared to other famous YouTubers like VanossGaming and GameGrumps.

Early Life

PewDiePie was born as Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, to Johanna Kjellberg and Ulf Kjellberg. He developed an interest in art and design at a young age, and attended Göteborgs Högre Samskola before dropping out to focus on his YouTube career. He has mentioned being influenced by Swedish YouTube personalities such as Björn Borg and Zlatan Ibrahimović. PewDiePie's early life was also shaped by his experiences playing video games like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on his Nintendo 64 console, which was a gift from his parents, who were both Chalmers University of Technology graduates.

Career

PewDiePie's YouTube career began in 2010, when he created his channel and started uploading Let's Play videos of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. He quickly gained a large following, and by 2012, he had become one of the most subscribed YouTubers in the world, surpassing Smosh and Ryan Higa. He has collaborated with other popular YouTubers such as Tyler Oakley, Liza Koshy, and The Try Guys, and has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Conan. PewDiePie has also been involved in various charity events, including a 2014 charity drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which was supported by Disney, Google, and Facebook.

Controversies

PewDiePie has been involved in several controversies throughout his career, including a 2017 incident in which he used a racial slur during a live stream, which led to him being temporarily banned from Twitch. He has also been criticized for his comments on feminism and social justice, which some have perceived as misogynistic and transphobic. PewDiePie has responded to these criticisms by stating that he is not a hate speaker and that his comments were taken out of context, citing support from YouTube personalities like Philip DeFranco and h3h3Productions. The incident was also covered by CNN, BBC News, and The New York Times.

Philanthropy

PewDiePie is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the area of cancer research. He has raised millions of dollars for charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Cancer Research UK, and Save the Children, often through charity livestreams and fundraising campaigns. PewDiePie has also supported Mental Health America and The Trevor Project, and has used his platform to raise awareness about mental health and LGBTQ+ rights. His charity work has been recognized by Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk, and has been covered by Forbes, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post.

Personal Life

PewDiePie currently resides in Brighton, England, with his wife Marzia Bisognin, who is an Italian YouTube personality. The couple met in 2011 and got married in 2019 in a private ceremony, which was attended by friends and family, including Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star. PewDiePie is known to be a private person and keeps his personal life out of the spotlight, but has shared some details about his life on his YouTube channel, including his experiences with anxiety and depression. He has also been open about his love for animals, particularly his pugs, which have been featured on his Instagram and Twitter accounts, and has supported animal welfare organizations such as PETA and The Humane Society.