KallMeKris Biography
Challenging Upbringing
KallMeKris, also known as Kristina Lee Halliwell Collins, had a challenging upbringing in a conservative family. Despite this, she always had a carefree and fun-loving personality at school, even while taking care of her younger siblings at home.
House Cleaner and Hairdresser
After graduating from East High in Salt Lake City in 2014, Kris pursued a career in hairdressing and became a certified hairdresser in 2017. Alongside her hairdressing job, she ran her own house-cleaning business at a young age. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she had to leave her hairdressing career behind.
TikTok Fame
In April 2020, Kris joined TikTok and quickly gained popularity with her comedic skits. She showcased memorable characters like her vampire-obsessed 12-year-old self, a Boston bro-dude named Chad, a fed-up mom, and a tiny-handed toddler. Her entertaining content attracted the attention of big brands like Amazon, Lionsgate, and Pantene, who sponsored her TikTok videos.
Red Bull Sponsorship
Kris's rise to fame reached new heights when Red Bull awarded her a lifetime supply of their product and flew her to the top of a mountain in British Columbia to celebrate reaching 10 million followers on TikTok.
Forbes Recognition and Earnings
In 2021, Forbes recognized KallMeKris as the fifth highest-earning TikToker, with reported earnings of $4.75 million.
Music Videos
Kris expressed her interest in acting during an appearance on Breakfast Television in March 2022. She went on to star in Nickelback's music video for 'San Quentin' and even performed their hit song 'Rockstar' with them in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Awards
In February 2023, Kris launched her own clothing brand called 'Otto By Kris'. She also presented at the 2023 Juno Awards and helped promote Nickelback's induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Additionally, Kris starred in the web series 'Ginormo!' and was nominated for a Streamy award in the Comedy category.
Raising Awareness
Despite her immense popularity, Kris has faced challenges such as dealing with stalking incidents and struggles with mental health. She has used her platform to raise awareness about these issues.