Ms. Rachel doesn’t have beef with Olivia Munn.
YouTube personality Rachel Griffin Accurso spoke out on social media following John Mulaney’s disclosure about threatening messages they’ve received online due to their relationship with Olivia.
Rachel expressed kindness towards Olivia and her loved ones on Instagram, June 12. She doesn’t advocate for hatred, aggression, or harmful remarks.
After Olivia stated that she doesn’t let her children Malcolm (3 years old) and Méi (8 months) watch the educational program, Ms. Rachel chose not to engage with the actress but instead responded to recent news articles by shifting focus towards her own advocacy efforts.
She stated, ‘I keep browsing through posts that seem insignificant compared to the heart-wrenching hardships faced by children, which are often overlooked.’ It truly saddens her.
In addition to being 42 years old, she made clear that the dispute didn’t originate from any issues between herself and Olivia. She firmly stated that any supposed disagreement simply “is not present.
“Her and I have been in touch,” she noted, “and we are both choosing kindness.”
A few days ago, Olivia confessed that her kids aren’t fond of the YouTube personality. “I won’t spend the rest of my life going insane if I can’t watch it,” she said to People. She finds those children’s shows infuriating. (The interview was removed from the publication on June 11 due to threats of violence towards Olivia and her family.)
Following Rachel, who has children Thomas (age 7) and Susannah (3 months) with husband Aron Accurso, expressed her preference for conversations centered around her “advocacy for children in Gaza,” prompted Olivia to step in and address the issue.
On Instagram Stories, June 10th, Olivia expressed, “My words were never intended to lessen the happiness, solace, and influence she offers to countless families. I wouldn’t want a misinterpretation to rob anyone, not even for a moment, of their joy.
Later on, John, aged 42, brought attention to the “aggressive and menacing remarks and messages” that started appearing in Olivia’s Direct Messages due to the uproar.
He wrote on his Instagram Stories on June 11 that a casual remark made by his wife, Olivia Munn, about our favorite children’s shows was inexplicably twisted into the perception that we don’t care about the tragic deaths of children in Gaza. The individuals behind this misinterpretation are far off-base and detrimental to any constructive dialogue.
For a look at other controversies involving internet influencers, keep reading.
In 2023, it was Colleen Ballinger herself who had to confront serious accusations, not her YouTube persona. Known for her character Miranda Sings and intentionally awkward online presence, she faced allegations of grooming and inappropriate relationships with underage fans.
In a video titled “why I left the Colleen Ballinger fandom…” that was later deleted, YouTuber KodeeRants shared screenshots of an alleged conversation between Colleen and her followers, suggesting that the comedian had formed exploitative relationships with minors.
According to NBC News, a group text named “Colleeny’s Weenies” was unverified, but it allegedly contained conversations where Colleen asked fans about their favorite sexual positions. NBC News could not verify the authenticity of these screenshots.
A few days later, Adam McIntyre, a content creator who previously managed a fan account for Miranda Sings at age 10, posted videos on his YouTube channel accusing Ballinger of emotionally grooming her fans.
Ballinger has not yet directly addressed these claims, nor did she respond to TopMob News’ request for comment. However, on June 28, she released a 10-minute ukulele song on her personal YouTube account in which she compared the accusations to a “toxic gossip train” destined for “manipulation station,” as the rest of the internet allegedly sought to harass and judge her based on her past.
In July, all remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were canceled, and Ballinger has since ceased posting on social media.
The controversy began when the author of “Girl, Wash Your Face” posted about her house cleaner, sparking a debate about privilege. In a resurfaced video clip by Angie Treasure, Hollis referenced an earlier livestream where she spoke about a woman who “cleans the toilets.” A commentator had said Hollis was privileged, to which she responded that she was indeed privileged but had worked hard to afford a cleaner. The commentator then labeled her as unrelatable.
Hollis defended her stance by saying she had no intention of being relatable and cited historical figures like Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey as examples of unrelatable icons. However, it’s worth noting that while selling millions of books is impressive, Hollis is not an abolitionist in the same league as Harriet Tubman.
A few days later, Hollis issued an Instagram apology, acknowledging that her remarks had caused significant pain, particularly to women of color. She admitted that she had disregarded those who struggle financially due to systemic racism and bias. The author of “Girl, Stop Apologizing” concluded by stating that the appropriate action now was for her to listen more carefully.
In March 2020, the creator of Something Navy clothing line and original blogger shared with her Instagram followers that she had tested positive for COVID-19, planning to self-isolate in her Manhattan apartment with her husband Brandon Charnas and their daughters Ruby and Esme. However, after eight days, her entire household, which included the nanny, moved to the Hamptons.
It wasn’t a good impression she was making. The remarks on her Instagram page grew progressively heated as she bragged about going for walks outdoors for “fresh air” instead of practicing social distancing.
When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.
Later, she published a detailed apology addressing numerous issues – their nanny had also fallen ill with the virus, so they ensured precautions like having doormen clear the building lobby before leaving, not stopping for gas, and getting groceries delivered; their Hamptons residence was on a less crowded street. However, the harm caused still lingered.
Nordstrom, who previously carried Charnas’ line, chose not to renew the contract that expired in 2019. In response, Charnas – who welcomed her third daughter Navy in 2021 – switched to a direct-to-consumer relaunch. She expressed her reason as wanting more control, and is now back to posting about her favorite Shopbop picks and collaborations with A Pea in the Pod.
On The Glossy Podcast, she admitted one of her valuable lessons learned, “People expected me to be more considerate towards global events, and I should have been.
In 2020, fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande openly criticized dietitian Alina Zuckerbrot, sharing unverified stories from dieters on social media. One of these individuals claimed to have spent over $20,000 following Zuckerbrot’s high-fiber F-Factor Diet but experienced health issues such as rashes, intense abdominal pain, signs of metal poisoning, and in the most severe case, a miscarriage. This controversy was covered by The New York Times.
Zuckerbrot, who enlisted lawyer Lanny Davis (former White House special counsel to President Bill Clinton), denied these allegations and dismissed the notion that her diet plan led to eating disorders. She stated that out of approximately 176,000 sales of her snack bars and powders, she had received only 50 health complaints. Zuckerbrot provided a Certificate of Analysis to counter concerns about heavy metals in her products and appeared on Today to further defend her program.
Zuckerbrot seems unimpressed by Gellis Lande’s actions. In an interview with The New York Times, she said, “I believe she thinks she’s helping people, but in her mind, the lifestyle I lead is poisoning everyone and giving them anorexia. But she’s a fashion blogger.”
Zuckerbrot has filed two lawsuits against Gellis Lande, alleging that she started a smear campaign to damage her brand. Both lawsuits are still ongoing, with Gellis Lande denying the claims.
In 2020, many parts of the world experienced a significant racial awakening, but it was my friend, Jessica Mulroney, who received a much-needed wake-up call. In a nearly 12-minute Instagram video, lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter detailed their issues, which began when Mulroney took offense to Exeter’s request for her followers to use their voice for good and help fight the racial injustices affecting the Black community.
Exeter explained that Mulroney responded “very problematically,” allegedly speaking negatively about Exeter to other brands and even sending a threatening message. Although Mulroney apologized in a comment on Exeter’s video, she later sent a direct message that Exeter shared, which read, “Liable [sic] suit. Good luck.”
Despite her apology, Mulroney’s actions had consequences. She posted an apology to her followers, expressing her intention to amplify Black voices by handing over her account to them and sharing their experiences. However, CTV announced the cancellation of her reality show “I Do, Redo.”
In response to the situation involving his wife, Jessica, Ben Mulroney stepped down from his co-host role on CTV’s “eTalk,” expressing hope that a new host would be Black, Indigenous, or a person of color who could use this platform to inspire, lead, and bring about change. Despite the fallout, it appears Jessica managed to keep her high-profile friendship with Meghan Markle, writing in a since-deleted post, “Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend.
Renowned for blockbuster movies like “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Truck!” and dismissed from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark, the Vine star turned YouTube sensation escalated to the major stage in 2020.
On August 5th, FBI agents executed a search warrant at Paul’s home in Calabasas, California, confirming it was connected to an incident on May 30th at a mall in Scottsdale, Arizona. During a live broadcast from a Black Lives Matter protest that culminated at the city’s Fashion Square Mall, Paul violated orders by entering and staying inside the shopping center after police instructed everyone to leave. (Paul defended himself on Twitter, stating that while he was recording the protest, “neither I nor anyone in our group was engaged in any looting or vandalism.”)
Rumors about the reason for the FBI raid grew as large as his YouTube following, with videos from a local ABC station showing multiple firearms being taken away by police. Paul later deleted an August 12th video, claiming that the search was “entirely related to the Arizona looting situation and is part of an investigation. There are false rumors about it involving many other things unrelated to me or my character, and the speculation being made is completely absurd.”
Although no charges were filed, Paul’s attorney told TopMob News in a statement that they would “cooperate with the investigation.
Over a year after reconciling with beauty influencer Tati Westbrook, the YouTube star found himself entangled in fresh disputes. In an August 2020 tweet hinting at celebrities who shouldn’t launch makeup lines, he implied that Alicia Keys, known for her minimal makeup look, lacked credibility to have a skincare collection. He later apologized, acknowledging he was not the arbiter of cosmetics.
However, only two weeks later, the host of Instant Influencer was compelled to rectify another error when he criticized Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line on Instagram Stories. He ridiculed The Hills alum by displaying the empty packaging he had received “from a new makeup brand from someone who has no business having a makeup brand.”
Fortunately, LC Lauren Conrad, the fashion designer, didn’t shed a single tear of mascara, humorously confessing to her mistake on Instagram. She attributed it to the woman responsible for organizing gifts (read: the expert in winged eyeliner) who, in an attempt to test the fit of samples, accidentally included an empty bag with the others and shipped it out. “She will be let go immediately,” Conrad stated.
Charles eventually apologized, admitting that his videos were intended as humor and sharing that he had privately discussed the misunderstanding with Lauren, assuring they were both fine. Nevertheless, it’s evident that he knew what he did.
In a May 2020 video, vlogger and YouTuber Myka Stauffer expressed that the video she was about to share was the most difficult one she and her husband had ever made publicly. It quickly became clear that this wasn’t going to be a tutorial on their newborn routine or diet; instead, they disclosed that they had placed their 4-year-old son Huxley, whom they adopted from China in 2017, with his forever family. This decision came after they found it challenging to cope with Huxley’s autism.
The response from their nearly one million subscribers was predominantly outraged, with some questioning whether the couple, who are parents to four other children, were either overly naive or had exploited Huxley for views and donations, only to abandon him when caring for him proved too complex. The fallout included a loss of followers and brand collaborators such as Fabletics, Suave, Danimals, who terminated their partnerships, and even Ohio’s Delaware County Sheriff’s Office launching an investigation into Huxley’s well-being.
In late June, authorities confirmed that they had closed the case “without any charges,” but Myka’s brand remains inactive. Since then, she has not posted on YouTube or Instagram, releasing a lengthy statement expressing regret for her naivety during the adoption process and clarifying that they were not under any type of investigation.
I’ve made mistakes in the past, but I am learning and growing… and I promise I will make you proud.
In October 2019, YouTube personalities known as the Stokes Twins, dressed in black like they had just robbed a bank, hailed an Uber to act as their getaway car while filming. Unfortunately, the unsuspecting Uber driver was not in on the joke and refused to leave when instructed. A bystander then called the police, leading to a confrontation with the Irvine police who arrived at gunpoint. The driver was eventually released after authorities found out he wasn’t involved, but the Stokes brothers were warned about their dangerous pranks.
Later that day, the twins reportedly repeated this stunt on the University of California, Irvine campus, leading to their arrest. If convicted on charges of false imprisonment and swatting (making hoax emergency calls), they could have faced up to four years in prison. However, Orange County D.A., Todd Spitzer, strongly criticized their actions, stating that such pranks could have resulted in serious injury or even death.
In a 2020 statement, their lawyer claimed that the twins were not guilty of any crimes. Despite this, they eventually pled guilty to lesser charges of misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies, receiving 160 hours of community service and one year of probation as punishment.
Known as the “YouTube Monarch” for his extensive videos that amassed him over 34 million followers, Dawson faced the termination of his reign in June 2020 following a controversial tweet he later deleted. In this tweet, he expressed frustration with the online beauty community, specifically calling out James Charles as an “egocentric, power-hungry individual” who required a substantial serving of humility.
His audience was unimpressed, with many remarking that those residing in glamorous glass houses should not throw stones. Within days, Dawson released a 20-minute video titled “Taking Responsibility,” where he expressed remorse for his past actions, admitting “I have done things in the past that I deeply regret.” These regrettable acts included using blackface, making racist comments and jokes, pedophilia-related humor, and sexualizing a then-11-year-old Willow Smith.
He further explained, “This video is born out of a desire to acknowledge my mistakes, to take responsibility for everything I’ve done online that caused harm, exacerbated problems, or was not handled appropriately.” He acknowledged that he should have been penalized for his actions, and YouTube responded by suspending his ability to monetize his three accounts.
He resumed creating content in 2021, expressing gratitude for the cancellation as it significantly impacted his life positively.
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