LaurenZside

Lauren Weber (born July 7, 1989), better known by her online alias LaurenZside, is an American YouTuber and internet personality based in New York City. She is known for creating comedic gaming and personality-driven content on YouTube. As of April 2024, she had over 8.76 million subscribers on YouTube.
==Early life and education==
LaurenZside, originally named Lauren Weber, was born in New York City on July 7, 1989. After her birth, LaurenZside’s family relocated to upstate New York. She was raised in a Catholic household. She attended a Catholic school and developed interests in makeup, snowboarding, and video games during her high school years.
At 14, while she was in high school, LaurenZside's father was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away on October 14, 2004. After graduating from high school in 2007, LaurenZside moved to New York City. She graduated in 2012 with a degree in video and film production.
==Career==
LaurenZside began her YouTube journey in February 2007 with the channel "LaurenZside" focusing on vlogging and skit content. However, she took a hiatus when she left for college in December 2008. She revived her YouTube account as a comedic gaming channel on January 30, 2013.
LaurenZside's content is characterized by her unique blend of comedic gameplay, improv, and personality-driven commentary. Her videos cover various games, including The Sims, Minecraft, Roblox, and indie horror games. Notable series include the "24 Hour Living as My Sim Challenge" and "Trollcraft Minecraft Modded Multiplayer Survival Series."
Beyond YouTube, LaurenZside has expanded her presence to other social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Her engaging content and humorous commentary have resonated with a broad audience, leading to her success as a social media influencer.
In 2022, LaurenZside hosted YouTube Originals' "Secret Saboteurs," a competition where eight top content creators competed for a $100,000 grand prize. She has recently signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation.
LaurenZside has collaborated with various brands within and outside the gaming industry. Her collaborations include partnerships with Google, NBC, Disney, So-Fi, Epic Games, HP, and Adobe, establishing her as a sought-after influencer in the digital space. She is managed by H.E. Caldwell at Those Who Wonder.
Over the years, LaurenZside has solidified her position as a prominent figure in the online gaming and entertainment industry. As of April 2024, she has garnered 8.76 million subscribers on her YouTube channel and 799,000 followers on her Instagram. She has amassed approximately 4 billion YouTube views through more than 2000 videos.
Additionally, LaurenZside has expanded her brand by launching merchandise featuring various products, including hoodies, hats, lapel pins, mugs, aprons, sweaters, plushies, and other items.
==Personal life==
LaurenZside resides in New York City with her husband, Bobby, and their daughter, Melody. They got married in a private ceremony in New York City in 2016 and welcomed their first daughter, Melody, in May 2021. Lauren announced her second pregnancy in December 2023, with the baby due in June 2024. She also has a pet dog, Dexter, who appears on her YouTube channel.
==References==
==External links==
* Personal website
* LaurenZside Merch
* LaurenZside on YouTube
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Category:1989 births
Category:American YouTubers
Category:American Internet celebrities
Category:People from New York City
Category:Female YouTubers