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United States Jenn McAllister is an internet personality, actress, and producer who has transitioned from YouTube stardom to notable roles in web series and film, earning critical recognition for her performances.
In March 2013, McAllister signed a YouTube partnership deal with AwesomenessTV and appeared primarily in skits and segments on their YouTube channel. AwesomenessTV produces high-quality, youth-oriented content for multiple platforms.
In June 2014, Jenn McAllister signed a YouTube management deal with Fullscreen, a global media company that connects creators with brands and audiences.
In September 2014, McAllister partnered with the nonprofit organization Our Time, releasing a video encouraging her eligible viewers to register to vote in the United States.
Jennifer Ann McAllister, known online as Jennxpenn, began her career on YouTube at the age of 12 in January 2009. Her channel quickly gained traction, amassing over 3.5 million subscribers and 300 million total views through a variety of short films, narratives, and video blogs. This early success positioned her as a prominent internet personality, leading to numerous nominations, including a Shorty Award for YouTuber of the Year and four Teen Choice Awards. Her engagement with her audience and consistent content creation laid the groundwork for her transition into traditional media.
McAllister expanded her career beyond YouTube, delving into acting and production. In 2015, she made her acting and producing debut in the film “Bad Night.” The following year, she secured a lead role as Andie Fixler in the YouTube Red web series “Foursome,” which ran for four seasons until 2018. Her performance in “Foursome” earned her widespread acclaim, culminating in a Streamy Award for Best Actress in 2016. Concurrently, she became a published author with her autobiography, “Really Professional Internet Person” (2015), which achieved New York Times Bestseller status, further solidifying her diverse talents.
Her career progression continued with a main role as Deanna Hoffman in the Hulu series “All Night” in 2018. In 2019, she participated in “The Reality House,” a competition web series, placing 8th among 13 YouTubers. More recently, McAllister has shifted her focus to live streaming on Twitch, where she has achieved significant success, ranking in the top 0.04% of streamers, primarily in the “Just Chatting” category. She also maintains a second YouTube channel to post edited versions of her live streams, which has garnered over 600,000 subscribers.
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