TikTok has become a major social media platform for established celebrities and rising stars alike. The social media app made headlines back in May when singer Halsey posted a TikTok that claimed that their label won't release their song "unless they can fake a viral moment on TikTok." Since this TikTok did go viral, some fans questioned if this complaint was genuine or a part of one big plan to use fans' sympathy to go viral. Regardless, Charli XCX, FKA Twigs, and Florence Welch have also expressed similar sentiments.
TikTok has also allowed popular creators to move into comedy, acting, modeling, and singing. Addison Rae has starred in He's All That, Netflix's reboot of She's All That. She has also released her own music. Dixie D'Amelio also has a budding music career. Though she has not yet released an album, she has released several singles, including her first, "Be Happy," and a Christmas single with former 1D member Liam Payne called "Naughty List." 2022's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie Olivia Ponton is another star to make the most of her TikTok stardom.
8 Olivia Ponton Is A Big Star On TikTok
Olivia Ponton is a twenty-year-old social media influencer and model from Naples, Florida. She signed to Wilhelmina Models NYC at the beginning of 2020, and she soon rose to fame on TikTok during the 2020 pandemic lock-downs. She has since scored brand deals with NUDESTIX, Frankies Bikinis, and Marc Jacobs Fragrances. She has also been invited to countless fashion shows and even the White House's unveiling of the 2021 holiday decorations.
7 Olivia Ponton Is A Part Of The 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Class
Alongside fellow social media sensation Cindy Kimberly and Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk, Olivia Ponton is one of eight rookies for this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. She was also named SI Swimsuit's new Social Media Editor-at-Large. On Instagram, the magazine wrote, "we always admired the way she uses her platforms to share positivity and be a light for others."
6 Olivia Ponton Came Out As Pansexual
Back in June 2021, Olivia Ponton came out as bisexual in an interview with Teen Vogue. She said that she was inspired by JoJo Siwa's decision to come out as a member of the LGBTQ community. At the start of this year's Pride Month, she posted on her Instagram that she is "Pansexual and proud."
5 Olivia Ponton Uses Her Platform To Advocate For The Queer Community
Olivia Ponton uses her platform to educate and advocate for issues related to her sexuality. She is especially interested in being a role model for younger girls and in breaking down stereotypes about queer women. She also wants Disney to include more queer characters. She told Teen Vogue, "That would be so life changing to a lot of young children - and me - to see whether a Prince with a Prince, or a Princess with a Princess."
4 Olivia Ponton Has Had A Few Public Relationships
Olivia Ponton started dating fellow Tiktoker Kio Cyr at the beginning of 2020, and they confirmed their relationship in April. The couple broke up in June. Later that year, she was rumored to be dating boxer Ryan Garcia, but neither of them confirmed. She then started dating Canadian soccer player Kaila Novak after sliding into her DMs. They have since broken up.
3 Olivia Ponton Is No Stranger To Controversy
Ponton has been accused of using her relationship with Kio Cyr and her coming out journey to gain attention. Ponton has also been accused of cheating on Novak. Back in February, TikTokers Josh Richards and Bryce Hall claimed on the BFFs podcast that Ponton had invited Richards to meet her in New York. A couple of weeks later, Novak posted a picture of her and Olivia, so these rumors did not seem to break them up.
2 Olivia Ponton Was Recently On Call Her Daddy
To celebrate the start of Pride Month, the host of the polarizing podcast Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper, interviewed Olivia. They discussed Olivia's upbringing in Florida, her past relationships, and her coming out journey. Olivia also seemed to confirm that she is no longer with girlfriend Kaila Novak.
1 Olivia Ponton Used To Run Track In High School
If you scroll all the way down to some of Ponton's first Instagram posts, you will see that Ponton ran track in high school. Some of her earlier TikToks also appear to be made at track meets. According to Athletic.net, in her senior year, Ponton ran the 60m, 100 m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay, and the 4x400m relay.