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Chris Olsen (born December 22, 1997) is an American TikToker and creator of Flight Fuel Coffee.[1]

He has thirteen million followers on his main TikTok.[1] He has six million followers on his “private” notchrisolsen TikTok. He starred in the 2022 television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+. He has collaborated with Meghan Trainor on social media videos and was to appear on The Timeless Tour with her in 2024.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Olsen grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He attended St. Albans School in Washington, D.C.[4] [5] Olsen, who came out as bisexual in eighth grade, has described feeling "isolated" and "alone" as an openly queer person at his all-boys school, but has also credited the experience for making him more resilient.[6] Olsen later transferred to Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, Massachusetts, as a high schooler.[7] He spent several summers at Stagedoor Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York.[8]

He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and he completed the last portion of the degree virtually during the Covid pandemic.[9]

Olsen has Filipino heritage.[10]

Career

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Olsen began posting on TikTok in 2020 and gained attention in August for comedy videos about quarantining with his then-boyfriend. Within two weeks, he got a manager and began selling merchandise.[9] He posted a video in which he delivered Starbucks coffee from New York City to his father in Washington, D.C., which led to a series of posts about coffee deliveries featuring famous recipients such as Meghan Trainor, Kamala Harris, Drew Barrymore, and to Austin Butler at the Cannes Film Festival.[11] He attracted attention for holding a sign that says "Daddy?" at a Harry Styles concert.[1] He developed a friendship with Meghan Trainor on social media and the pair began creating comedic TikToks.[12]

He signed with Creative Artists Agency in all areas in 2022.[10] That year, he starred in the television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+.[9] Olsen started the company Flight Fuel Coffee in early 2023.[11] In November 2023, he had twelve million followers.[1] He was to appear as an act on The Timeless Tour with Meghan Trainor in 2024.

Olsen appeared on the 2024 Forbes 30 under 30 list in the social media category.[13] In 2020, People magazine named him the "Sexiest Guy on TikTok"[9] and in 2024 he was nominated for a Webby Award for Best Influencer.[14] He was GLAAD's inaugural Queer Advocate of the Year.[10]

In 2024, he coined the following of his secondary TikTok account "Club Chris".[15] This secondary account is often private.[16] Fans are able to interact with him intimately as well as get access to perks.

In October 2024, Olsen announced he was going on tour with Ryan Trainor in 2025.[17] The tour will hit 12 major cities in the United States.[18] “Club Chris” members have access to presale codes and merchandise. As of October 2024, the secondary TikTok account had six million members.[19]

Personal life

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Olsen splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City.[11] He struggled with alcoholism as a teenager and has been sober since he was 19.[20] He was in a relationship with Ian Paget, who frequently appeared in his videos, until the pair split in 2022.[21][12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Bugler, Daphne (November 1, 2023). "At home with Chris Olsen: "I felt like it was a little weird to have a sign that says 'Daddy?' above my bed"". British GQ. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Chris Olsen – 2024 Tour Dates & Concert Schedule". Live Nation. September 4, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Meghan Trainor and Chris Olsen on Their Best Friendship". www.thedrewbarrymoreshow.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Horowitch, Rose (December 21, 2020). "Quarantine boredom leads to TikTok, People fame for former Chevy Chase resident". MoCo360. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Track & Field and Cross Country Statistics". Athletic.net. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  6. ^ "Why TikToker Chris Olsen's Coming Out Story Is Proof He Can Handle Anything". E! Online. October 11, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  7. ^ https://www.walnuthillarts.org/about/news-stories/post-detail/~board/alumni-news/post/christopher-olsen-16[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ stagedoormanor (January 9, 2024). "Big shoutout to SDM alumni Chris Olsen @chrisolsen who is in Mean Girls (2024) which is in theatres January 12, 2024. "You are so fetch @meangirlsmusical @meangirls". www.instagram.com. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d "Chris Olsen on His 'Whirlwind' Acting Debut and Bringing Therapy to TikTok: 'I Love to Connect'". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c Vlessing, Etan (May 3, 2022). "TikTok Star Chris Olsen Signs With CAA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c Reinstein, Mara (February 14, 2023). "The essentials list: TikTok star Chris Olsen shares his coffee essentials". CNN Underscored. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (December 20, 2022). "How Chris Olsen Became the Music World's Favorite TikTok Personality". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  13. ^ "Chris Olsen". Forbes. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  14. ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  15. ^ Mier, Tomás (October 20, 2024). "Chris Olsen Promises Laughter and Chaos on Variety Show Tour With Meghan Trainor's Brother Ryan". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Parade (September 12, 2024). Chris Olsen on his Newly Private 'Spam' Account #chrisolsen. Retrieved December 8, 2024 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ Grimes, Navier (October 21, 2024). "Chris Olsen & Ryan Trainor Hit The Road Together For 'Club Chris Tour With Chris Olsen & Ryan Trainor'". Live Nation Entertainment. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  18. ^ dkiner@pennlive.com, Deb Kiner | (October 22, 2024). "'Club Chris Tour with Chris Olsen and Ryan Trainor' has 1 stop in Pa.: Where to buy tickets". pennlive. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  19. ^ "Chris Olsen is a Marketing Genius: The FYP Take Over Going Viral l NOW Radio". September 20, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  20. ^ Jokic, Natasha (May 18, 2023). "TikToker Chris Olsen Opened Up About His Sobriety and What He Wants to Keep Private". BuzzFeed. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  21. ^ "Chris Olsen & Ian Paget Reconnect to Discuss Their Breakup: 'We've Both Grown' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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