Chris Olsen (born December 22, 1997) is an American TikToker and creator of Flight Fuel Coffee.[1] He has 12 million followers on TikTok.[1] He starred in the 2022 television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+. He has collaborated with Meghan Trainor on social media videos and will appear on The Timeless Tour with her in 2024.[2][3]
Early life and education
editOlsen grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He attended St. Albans School in Washington, DC.[4] [5] Olson, who came out as bisexual in eighth grade, has described feeling "isolated" and "alone" as an openly queer person at his all-boys school, but has also credited the experience for making him more resilient.[6] Olson later transferred to Walnut Hill School for the Arts as a high schooler.[7] He spent several summers at Stagedoor Manor.[8]He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and he completed the last portion of the degree virtually during the Covid pandemic.[9] He has Filipino heritage.[10]
Career
editOlsen began posting on TikTok in 2020 and gained attention in August for comedy videos about quarantining with his then-boyfriend. Within two weeks, he got a manager and began selling merchandise.[9] He posted a video in which he delivered Starbucks coffee from New York City to his dad in Washington D.C., which led to a series of posts about coffee deliveries featuring famous recipients such as Meghan Trainor, Kamala Harris, Drew Barrymore, and to Austin Butler at the Cannes Film Festival.[11] He attracted attention for holding a sign that says ‘Daddy?’ at a Harry Styles concert.[1] He developed a friendship with Meghan Trainor on social media and the pair began creating comedic TikToks.[12]
He signed with Creative Artists Agency in all areas in 2022.[10] That year, he starred in the television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+.[9] Olsen started the company Flight Fuel Coffee early 2023.[11] In November 2023, he had 12 million followers.[1] He will appear as an act on The Timeless Tour with Meghan Trainor in 2024.
Olsen appeared on the 2024 Forbes 30 under 30 list in the social media category.[13] In 2020, People named him the "Sexiest Guy on TikTok"[9] and in 2024 he was nominated for a Webby for Best Influencer.[14] He was GLAAD's inaugural Queer Advocate of the Year.[10]
Personal life
editOlsen splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City.[11] He struggled with alcoholism as a teenager and has been sober since he was 19.[15] He was in a relationship with Ian Paget, who frequently appeared in his videos, until the pair split in 2022.[16][12]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Bugler, Daphne (2023-11-01). "At home with Chris Olsen: "I felt like it was a little weird to have a sign that says 'Daddy?' above my bed"". British GQ. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Chris Olsen - 2024 Tour Dates & Concert Schedule". Live Nation. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Meghan Trainor and Chris Olsen on Their Best Friendship". www.thedrewbarrymoreshow.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ https://moco360.media/2020/12/21/quarantine-boredom-leads-to-tiktok-people-fame-for-former-chevy-chase-resident/
- ^ https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/SchoolRecords.aspx?SchoolID=22382
- ^ https://www.eonline.com/news/1349705/why-tiktoker-chris-olsens-coming-out-story-is-proof-he-can-handle-anything
- ^ https://www.walnuthillarts.org/about/news-stories/post-detail/~board/alumni-news/post/christopher-olsen-16
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/stagedoormanor/p/C15IhVFt500/?img_index=1
- ^ a b c d "Chris Olsen on His 'Whirlwind' Acting Debut and Bringing Therapy to TikTok: 'I Love to Connect'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c Vlessing, Etan (2022-05-03). "TikTok Star Chris Olsen Signs With CAA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c Reinstein, Mara (2023-02-14). "The essentials list: TikTok star Chris Olsen shares his coffee essentials". CNN Underscored. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (2022-12-20). "How Chris Olsen Became the Music World's Favorite TikTok Personality". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Chris Olsen". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Jokic, Natasha (2023-05-18). "TikToker Chris Olsen Opened Up About His Sobriety And What He Wants To Keep Private". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Chris Olsen & Ian Paget Reconnect to Discuss Their Breakup: 'We've Both Grown' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-30.