Jenna Marbles, born Jenna Nicole Mourey on September 15, 1986, is an American YouTuber known for her humorous and relatable content.
She started her channel in 2010 and gained significant popularity over the years, with over 1.8 billion video views and 19.7 million subscribers at its peak.
Marbles was known for her quirky humor, personal vlogs, and diverse content, including beauty and fashion, pets, family and current events.
She faced controversy in 2020 when past content surfaced, deemed offensive and insensitive.
Although she apologized, Marbles has maintained a low profile, occasionally appearing on her partner Julien Solomita’s Twitch streams and YouTube channel.
Siblings
Marbles has a brother named Devon Mourey. They were raised by their mother, Deborah Mourey, after their parents divorced when they were young.
Career
Marbles’ YouTube career was marked by her unique blend of humor, relatability and creativity.
She connected with her audience through her down-to-earth personality and willingness to share both the lighthearted and more personal aspects of her life.
Her videos often featured her dogs, Kermit and Peach, who became beloved mascots of her channel.
Marbles’ content ranged from comedic skits and parodies to candid vlogs discussing topics like self-care, relationships, and societal issues.
She was known for her self-deprecating humor and ability to address serious subjects with a touch of levity.
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Her authenticity and genuine interactions with her audience fostered a strong sense of community among her fans.
Throughout her YouTube career, Jenna Marbles demonstrated a willingness to evolve and adapt her content to reflect her growth as a person and creator.
Despite the challenges she faced, she maintained a loyal following and left a lasting impact on the platform.
Personal life
Marbles has been in a long-term relationship with Julien Solomita since 2013. The two YouTubers live together and often appear in each other’s videos.
In April 2021, Solomita announced that he and Marbles were engaged. On December 23, 2022, they got married.
Prior to her relationship with Solomita, Jenna Marbles dated fellow YouTuber Max Weisz from 2008 to 2012.
Controversies
Marbles faced several controversies throughout her YouTube career.
She was criticized for videos that incorporated racist content, such as impersonating Nicki Minaj in 2011 while wearing dark makeup, which some perceived as blackface.
Marbles apologized for these videos, stating that she did not intend to offend and that her skin was darkened by fake tan, not just for that video.
She was also accused of using offensive language and playing on gender stereotypes in some of her videos.
Marbles acknowledged these mistakes, attributing them to internalized misogyny at the time and expressing regret for the impact these videos may have had on her young viewers.
Marbles faced backlash for promoting an eyeshadow palette created by Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson, who have both been accused of racism and other forms of discrimination.
This led to her being “canceled” by some of her viewers.
She was criticized for not addressing these controversies sooner and for not being more transparent about her past actions.
Marbles’ decision to take a break from YouTube and apologize for her past mistakes was seen as a step towards accountability and a lesson for other creators.
These controversies led to Marbles announcing her departure from YouTube in a tearful video, citing the aggressive backlash and the need to prioritize her own well-being.
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