Violet Benson

Violet Benson, better known by her online alias and persona Daddy Issues, is a Russian-born American comedian and a podcast host. She is best known for running the Instagram account "Daddy Issues".

For the English aristocrat, see Lady Violet Benson.
Violet Benson
Born
Violet Benson

Saint Petersburg, Russia
EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge
Occupation(s)Comedian and Podcast Host
Years active2014–present
Height5’8”
Websitehttps://violetbenson.com

Career

Benson started her Daddy Issues Instagram account[1] on July 5, 2014. Benson has earned over 5 million followers on Instagram and is known as one of the fastest growing accounts and one of the largest funny female accounts[2] that even MTV took notice.[3] Though best known for Instagram, Benson is also a stand up comedian, television host, and a podcast host.

After signing with UTA in 2022, Benson signed an exclusive 6 figure deal for her popular podcast, Almost Adulting[4], with Gumball [5] and another 6 figure deal for her second podcast, Hey Besties[6], exclusively with Spotify and Spotify Live [7]

Benson kept her identity a secret at first[8] until August 31, 2015 due to a lack of self confidence, when she finally decided to reveal her identity via an exclusive interview with MTV.[9] Before her big reveal, Benson served as a guest blogger for MTV during the pre-show coverage for the 2015 Video Music Awards and was later named "The Instagram Meme Queen" by Vanity Fair[10]

Style of comedy

Benson blogs, curates and creates original memes, and creates funny videos where she makes fun of herself and the struggles of growing up in the 21st century.[11] Benson also does stand up comedy.[12]

References
  1. "Violetta Benson (@daddyissues_) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com.
  2. "19 Times Instagram's 'Daddy Issues' Proved She's A Boss Ass Bitch". 29 September 2015.
  3. "THIS INSANELY ACCURATE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT CAN READ EVERY GIRL'S MIND". MTV.
  4. "Almost Adulting with Violet Benson". Spotify.
  5. "Gumball Adds "Almost Adulting with Violet Benson" To Its Growing Roster of Acclaimed Podcasts". Gumblog. June 8, 2022.
  6. "Hey Besties with Violet Benson". Spotify.
  7. Perez, Sarah (April 12, 2022). "Spotify updates audio capabilities".
  8. "The real reason Instagram star "Daddy Issues" hid her identity". Facebook.
  9. "MEET VIOLET BENSON, THE 'DADDY ISSUES' INSTAGRAM STAR (EXCLUSIVE)". MTV.
  10. "How "Daddy Issues" Became Instagram's Meme Queen". Vanity Fair. 13 October 2015.
  11. "17 Times 'Daddy Issues' On Instagram Perfectly Summed Up Your Life". BuzzFeed.
  12. "Violet Benson at Improv". Improv.


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