Jacksepticeye

Seán McLoughlin, known as Jacksepticeye, is an Irish YouTuber, actor, and philanthropist recognized for gaming, comedy, and vlogging content. After a pivotal mention by fellow YouTuber PewDiePie in 2013 propelled his channel from 2,500 to 15,000 subscribers in four days, Seán McLoughlin, known as Jacksepticeye, transitioned to full-time YouTube by May 2014. Established in December 2012, his ‘jacksepticeye’ channel rapidly amassed a significant following, reaching one million subscribers by August 2014 and 1.5 million by year-end. His trajectory continued, achieving one billion views and 3.2 million subscribers by February 2015, adding six million more by 2016.

Forbes estimated him as the eighth highest-paid YouTuber in 2018 ($16 million) and eighth highest-paid gamer in 2019 ($11 million), also featuring him on the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. A dedicated philanthropist, McLoughlin has raised over $26 million for causes like homelessness and mental health through his impactful annual ‘Thankmas’ streams, advocating for a more inclusive video game culture.