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From humble beginnings as two young girls making videos of themselves singing, Sophia Grace and Rosie McClelland rose to fame when they were discovered by comedian and host Ellen Degeneres. The local singer-turned-star began their journey to fame with an adorable video of the cousin duo singing Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass.” Shortly after, Degeneres invited the viral team of 8 and 5 year olds to their show for an interview.
Sophie Grace and Rosie quickly became household names on Ellen’s set, attending award shows on behalf of the host, while interviewing celebrities such as Drake, Justin Bieber and even their idol Nicki Minaj. The child stars’ first television debut came in 2011, and to this day they have steadily expanded their repertoire, career and personal growth.
What is Sophia Grace Brownlee up to now?
Sophia Grace Brownlee is currently 19 years old and she is a singer, fashion designer, Youtuber and future mother. The British singer has been releasing singles for a few years now, with her latest release “Little Things” debuting six months ago. The budding star also launched LoLoLondon in 2019, a fashion brand inspired by “trendy young talent”. Her role as founder goes well beyond the creation of the company, since she is one of the creators of the brand.
In October 2022, she announced her pregnancy to the world, sharing that she and her boyfriend were expecting their first baby boy. The identity of the father is still unknown, however, Brownlee admitted that the couple met at a very young age and the decision to have a child together came from both parties.
Brownlee also went on to have a relatively successful career as a Youtuber. With over three million followers, the influencer has become hugely popular thanks to her lifestyle videos, makeup tutorials, “mukbangs” and music videos. Recently, her channel has focused on sharing her journey as a new mom.
What is Rosie McClelland doing now?
Rosie McClelland, born in 2003, is currently 16 years old. Despite her young age, the internet personality is pursuing her own dreams in music through her debut single “Handstand”, released in 2018. Just in May, she released her latest single “Safe In Your Love”, from a amounting to nearly two million views in just four months. This return to music marks what she as many fans call “the moment when Sophie shines”, as the singer was often linked in the shadow of her cousin.
Although McClelland has a less dramatic transformation than her cousin, she still has a huge following on social media. On her Instagram account, the singer has more than 800,000 subscribers, while her Youtube channel has just reached more than one million subscribers. She also turned to Youtube as a form of entertainment, often sharing videos with friends, family and her student life in England.
What future for Sophie Grace and Rosie?
Although the duo have separated professionally, they recently attended Ellen DeGeneres’ show together, where they reminisced about their past, talking about their favorite times – from meeting Drake to being with Justin Bieber on the red carpet – and even performing their own rendition of “Super Bass”, 12 years later after their first Internet success. At the time, both girls had music to release in the near future.
Brownlee plans to continue posting videos on her Youtube channel, sharing her journey to motherhood while experiencing an entirely new world at 19. While she may be taking a break from her performances, her ties to the music business aren’t expected to fade anytime soon. McClelland is still in high school, focusing on schoolwork while posting on Youtube and pursuing her musical path independently.
Although their professional paths are now separated, the two cousins have confirmed time and time again that their bond is still closer than ever, constantly sharing photos and videos together, showing exactly that they are still inseparable as friends and family.