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How Addison Rae's career went from casual TikTok dances to appearances on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians'

Palmer HaaschJul 14, 2021, 01:21 IST

Addison Rae.Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment / Getty Images

Addison Rae is one of TIkTok's biggest stars with over 81 million followers.
She began posting on TikTok in 2019 and was an early member of the Hype House.
Since then, she's transformed her influencer status into conventional celebrity.

Over the last year, Addison Rae burst from the TikTok scene into mainstream Hollywood fame.

Addison Rae started posting on TikTok in 2019 and has grown in fame since. Bryant

Rae began posting on TikTok in 2019.

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In December 2019, Rae moved to California and joined the Hype House.

Addison Rae was one of the early members associated with the Hype House collective. Bryant

Rae signed with talent agency WME in January 2020.

Addison Rae went to posting on TikTok to signing with a talent agency in less than a year. WME

She appeared on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" after becoming close friends with Kourtney Kardashian.

Kourtney Kardashian (left) and Addison Rae (right) became friends over the course of the pandemic. Gotham/GC Images

Rae was at the center of a dance credit controversy sparked by a segment she performed on "The Tonight Show."

Addison Rae performed a series of dances popular on TikTok while appearing on "The Tonight Show." The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube

Rae has been followed by other minor controversies during her career.

Addison Rae interviewed celebrities at UFC 264. Matt Winkelmeyer/2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards/Getty Images

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