Michelle Phan
Michelle Phan is a Vietnamese-American beauty pioneer and one of YouTube's biggest success stories. She gained fame through her makeup tutorials and was one of the first vloggers to gain a mass audience.
YouTuber
April 11, 1987
Aries
37
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Michelle Phan, a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and beauty vlogger, rose to fame on YouTube with her popular makeup tutorials, amassing millions of viewers. She has since ventured into business, co-founding Ipsy and Em Cosmetics, and has written a book titled “Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success – Online and Off.” In 2015, she was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Art & Style list and TIME’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet.
With 7.7 million YouTube subscribers and a billion lifetime views, Michelle Phan continues to make a significant impact on the beauty industry. She has also launched her own makeup line in collaboration with L’Oréal, called em Michelle Phan. As a Vietnamese-American beauty pioneer and one of the first vloggers to gain a mass audience, Michelle Phan’s influence and entrepreneurial success make her one of YouTube’s most notable success stories.