Jules LeBlanc explained

Jules LeBlanc
Birth Name:Julianna Grace LeBlanc
Birth Date:5 December 2004[1]
Channel Name:acroanna
Channel Display Name:Jules LeBlanc
Years Active:2008–present
Subscribers:4.2 million
Views:365 million
Network:Brat
Maker Studios Inc.
Silver Button:yes
Silver Year:2012
Gold Button:yes
Gold Year:2015
Stats Update:May 1, 2024
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Years Active:2017–present

Julianna Grace LeBlanc (; born December 5, 2004), known professionally as both Annie LeBlanc and Jules LeBlanc, is an American YouTuber, actress, singer, and former gymnast. In December 2018, Business Insider called her one of the "most famous teens in the world."[2] She appeared on the YouTube channel Bratayley from the age of six and has since gained an extensive online following of her own.

LeBlanc was on the YouTube Red series We Are Savvy before going on to work with the Brat network, starring as Rhyme McAdams in Chicken Girls and its spinoff films and the titular character of A Girl Named Jo. On television, she played Lex in the Nickelodeon buddy comedy series Side Hustle.

Early life

She has two siblings: a younger sister Hayley, who is also an actress, and an older brother Caleb, who died in 2015 from a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, at the age of 13.[3] LeBlanc started taking gymnastics classes when she was two years old, and her family started posting videos of her online when she was three.[4] She trained as a gymnast until August 2017.[5] The LeBlancs previously lived in Severna Park, Maryland, but moved to Los Angeles, California to better pursue an acting and music career.[6]

Career

LeBlanc was originally known for her gymnastic videos.[7] [8] Her gymnastic meets and tutorials started being published in 2008 on her YouTube channel, formerly known as Acroanna, when she was 3 years old. The channel's name was changed in 2017, and now features music videos of Jules LeBlanc.[9]

LeBlanc is one of the stars of a daily vlog on the YouTube channel "Bratayley" (7.3M+ subscribers). The vlog, which was initially just for relatives and started being filmed when LeBlanc was six, follows the lives of the LeBlanc family; no further videos have been posted since November 2019.[10] The stars include parents Billy and Katie with their two daughters Jules and Hayley and son Caleb. The name "Bratayley" was initially a nickname for Hayley, combining the word "brat" and the name "Hayley."

LeBlanc had begun to receive attention for her content on her TikTok handle @julesleblanc.[11] In April 2018, she won the Shorty Award for "Muser of the Year".[12] [13] [14]

LeBlanc and Hayden Summerall collaborated on a YouTube cover of "Little Do You Know" by Alex & Sierra, which went viral.[15] LeBlanc appeared at position 48 on the Emerging Artists Billboard Chart.[16] LeBlanc and Summerall were cast as leads in Chicken Girls despite having no acting experience prior to starring in the series. In August 2017, Brat released the series on YouTube. The series features LeBlanc and Summerall's relationship, and focuses on the daily lives of a group of friends and dancers at the faux high school, "Attaway High".[17] The show's debut episode has received over 10 million YouTube views, and as of May 2018, the second season had between 2 million and 4.5 million views per episode.[18]

On September 9, 2017, LeBlanc's cover of the song "Fly" by Maddie & Tae peaked at 34 on the Billboard Charts in "Country" songs.[19] [20] In November 2017, LeBlanc released her debut original single, "Ordinary Girl."[21] [22] In December 2017, teen fan magazine Tiger Beat announced that LeBlanc would be going on her first U.S. tour in early 2018.[23] In February 2018, LeBlanc released a single, "Little Things."[24] In early May 2018, LeBlanc released a new pop country compilation album on iTunes called, "Lollipop", with music label Heard Well.[25] The curated collection also includes two songs by LeBlanc, "Somebody's Heart" and "Photograph." She then released the song "Picture This" in early June with social media star Austin Brown In November 2018, she released her single "It’s Gonna Snow" as a new Christmas Carol.

In August 2017, YouTube greenlit the YouTube Red Originals series, We Are Savvy, as a continuation of a teen magazine series of the same name on Canada's Family Channel.[26] LeBlanc was introduced as a co-host of the series, which debuted with over 4.2M+ views in its pilot episode and focuses on music, fashion, and lifestyle elements.

In February 2018, Variety announced that Lionsgate would be distributing a full-length feature film of .[27] [28] There is also a deal with Skyhorse Publishing to turn the show into a book series.[29] In September 2018, the third season of Chicken Girls premiered on Brat's YouTube channel.[30] Season 4 premiered on March 19, 2019.[31]

In May 2018, LeBlanc and her sister Hayley LeBlanc were cast in a new series on the Brat YouTube channel.[32] That same month, it was announced that LeBlanc and Addison Riecke would star in a Brat teen mystery series called A Girl Named Jo which takes place in 1963 in a small town.[33] Also in May 2018, Leblanc appeared in Asher Angel's music video for "Chemistry" as the fans dubbed them as "Ashannie".[34]

In December 2018 she starred in Brat's feature film, Holiday Spectacular. In March 2019, she also starred in another Brat feature film, Spring Breakaway.[35]

In November 2019, Bratayley stopped making family vlogs after 9 years, for them to focus on other projects.[36]

In February 2020, LeBlanc was cast in a lead role for the Nickelodeon buddy comedy series Side Hustle alongside Jayden Bartels.[37] In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Nickelodeon offered LeBlanc and Bartels a virtually-produced talk show titled Group Chat, which premiered on May 23, 2020.[38] Side Hustle ran from November 2020 to June 2022.

In July 2021, LeBlanc became the face of Pacsun's Fall 2021 collection, a campaign focused on reconnecting with yourself, old friends and nature.[39]

Discography

Compilation albums

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positions
US
Country

[40]
CA
Digital

[41]
US
Digital

[42]
2017"Fly"34
"Little Do You Know" (with Hayden Summerall)38 30
"Birds of a Feather"[43]
"Photograph"[44]
"Ordinary Girl"
2018"Somebody's Heart"
"Your Hands"
"Dont Keep Me Guessing"
"Little Things"
"Love at First Sight"
"Stay"
"Picture This"
2019"Over Getting Over You"
"Two Sides"
"Play Nice"
"Over It" (with Indiana Massara & Aliyah Moulden)
"Who You Are" (feat. Sky Katz)
"Utopia"

Filmography

Web series, television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 Neon Arcade Annie Bratayley
2016 Annie Main role
2017–2022 Chicken Girls Rhyme McAdams Main role (Season 1–6) Guest role (Season 7–9)
2018 Mani Rhyme McAdamsEpisode: "Cinderella"
Overnights Rhyme McAdamsEpisode: "Never Meant to Fall in Love"
Bizaardvark Herself (as Annie LeBlanc)Episode: "Spring Break Video Spectacular"
A Girl Named Jo Josephine "Jo" Chambers Lead role
Rhyme McAdamsStreaming film
Brat Holiday Spectacular Rhyme McAdamsStreaming film
2019 Cousins for Life Herself Episode: "Those Medal-ling Kids"
Spring Breakaway Rhyme McAdamsStreaming film
Annie VS Hayley ! Herself Food reality web series[45]
Intern-in-Chief Rhyme McAdams Streaming film
Sunnyside Up Herself Narrator
2020–2022Side Hustle Lex Main role
2020
  1. KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall
Herself Television special
Group Chat Herself Host
All That Guest Star Episode 1131

Tours

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2017Streamy AwardsKids and Family[47] [48]
2018Shorty AwardsMuser of the Year
Streamy AwardsActing in a Drama[49]
2019Teen Choice AwardsChoice Music Web Star[50]
2020Kids Choice AwardsFavorite Female Social Web Star[51]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I turned nineteen!!!!. 11:13. LeBlanc. Jules. 2023-12-09. YouTube. 2024-02-22.
  2. Web site: The 'two biggest female Gen Z stars' are about to be in a holiday YouTube movie together, and an expert says it will be a massive hit. McAlone. Nathan. Business Insider. December 12, 2018. July 27, 2019.
  3. News: Caleb Bratayley's death is not a mystery – online sleuths should stand down. Parkinson. Hannah Jane. October 9, 2015. The Guardian. November 2, 2019. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  4. Web site: Annie LeBlanc Net Worth 2018: How Much is Annie Worth Now?. Lillie Mae. Gaurano. January 5, 2018. College Candy.
  5. Web site: Who is Annie LeBlanc dating now?. Briana. Trusty. November 13, 2019. September 27, 2020. Nicki Swift.
  6. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Everything you've ever wanted to know about Annie LeBlanc. October 3, 2020. www.girlslife.com.
  7. News: Annie LeBlanc Net Worth 2018 – How Rich is the Gymnast – Gazette Review. Carter. Brooke. August 23, 2017. Gazette Review. June 20, 2018. en-US.
  8. News: YouTube youth market anti-'mean girl' image. Times. Hayley KrischerThe New York. The Santa Fe New Mexican. June 20, 2018. en.
  9. Web site: Most famous Sagittarius YouTubers that you share your sign with. Gladys Mokeira. Obiero. September 10, 2020. September 27, 2020. TUKO.
  10. News: 5 Things to Know About the Bratayleys. Heyde. Jennifer. People. May 16, 2018.
  11. News: The 12 musical.ly Stars You Need To Start Following Right Now. Capital. June 19, 2018. en.
  12. Web site: Annie LeBlanc – The Shorty Awards. shortyawards.com. Shorty Awards.
  13. Web site: Shorty Awards: 2018 Complete Winners List - TheCelebrityCafe.com. thecelebritycafe.com. en-US. June 19, 2018.
  14. News: Annie LeBlanc Wins Big at the Shorty Awards – Celebrity Sauce. April 17, 2018. Celebrity Sauce. June 19, 2018. en-US.
  15. News: How Fans Invented #Hannie, the Ultimate Social Media Supercouple. Lorenz. Taylor. The Daily Beast. December 28, 2017. July 27, 2019.
  16. Annie LeBlanc Artist Chart Chart History. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718032750/https://www.billboard.com/music/annie-leblanc/chart-history/AAF/song/1030763. dead. July 18, 2018. Billboard. July 11, 2018.
  17. Web site: McNary. Dave. Digital Creator Brat Unveils Fall Slate of High School-Set Shows. Variety. March 12, 2018. August 22, 2017.
  18. News: A founder who sold his last startup for ~$50 million is using book and movie deals to boost his new YouTube-centric media company. Business Insider. June 19, 2018.
  19. Annie LeBlanc . Billboard . May 30, 2018.
  20. Web site: iTunesCharts.net: Annie LeBlanc (American iTunes Music Chart Performance). www.itunescharts.net. en. June 19, 2018.
  21. Web site: iTunesCharts.net: 'Ordinary Girl' by Annie LeBlanc (American Songs iTunes Chart). www.itunescharts.net. en. June 19, 2018.
  22. News: YouTube star Annie LeBlanc shares her worst on-stage blunder!. June 20, 2018.
  23. Web site: Booth. Ali. Annie LeBlanc to Join Hayden Summerall on Tour. Tiger Beat. March 12, 2018. December 4, 2017.
  24. News: Live, From the Children's Ward. Newman. Andy. June 29, 2018. The New York Times. July 11, 2018.
  25. News: Wingfield. Katie. Annie LeBlanc Releases 'Lollipop' Compilation Album With Heard Well. Tigerbeat | Teen Life & All Things Cool!. Tiger Beat. May 4, 2018.
  26. Web site: Clarke. Stewart. YouTube Red Orders Original Kids Series 'We Are Savvy'. Variety. March 12, 2018. August 10, 2017.
  27. Web site: McNary. Dave. Lionsgate Unveils 'Studio L' Digital Slate With 'Honor List,' 'Most Likely to Murder'. Variety. February 22, 2018. March 12, 2018.
  28. News: Brat Confirms 'Chicken Girls: The Movie' is Happening TigerBeat. February 22, 2018. BOP and Tiger Beat. June 19, 2018. en-US.
  29. News: 'Chicken Girls' Web Series, Starring Annie LeBlanc And Hayden Summerall, To Be Adapted Into Books – Tubefilter. March 22, 2018. Tubefilter. June 20, 2018. en-US.
  30. Web site: Brat Unveils Fall Slate Featuring More 'Chicken Girls,' Competition Series 'Talent Show' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. August 9, 2018.
  31. Web site: Brat Expands Slate With New Original Series, Renewals For Winter Launch. Patrick. Hipes. December 7, 2018. Deadline Hollywood.
  32. News: Annie and Hayley LeBlanc Give Fans a Sneak Peek at Their New Brat Series. Stivale. Shelby. Tigerbeat | Teen Life & All Things Cool!. May 14, 2018. Tiger Beat. May 16, 2018.
  33. News: Brat Announces New Series 'A Girl Named Jo' Starring Annie LeBlanc, Addison Riecke. Carras. Christi. May 21, 2018. Variety. June 19, 2018. en-US.
  34. Web site: Who Is Asher Angel Dating? Fans Spotted His Rumored Love Interest in a New Photo. Michelle. Stein. September 27, 2020. Distractify. September 6, 2020 .
  35. Web site: SPRING BREAKAWAY. March 15, 2019. YouTube.
  36. Web site: The End of an Era (WK 465). November 29, 2019. YouTube.
  37. Web site: 'Side Hustle' Buddy Comedy Starring Annie LeBlanc & Jayden Bartels Gets Nickelodeon Series Order . . Denise . Petski . February 24, 2020 . February 24, 2020.
  38. Web site: Annie LeBlanc to Star In Nickelodeon Interactive Series . TenEighty . Clare . Fitzgerald . May 8, 2020 . May 24, 2020.
  39. Web site: Fall 2021 feat. Jules LeBlanc - PacSun. www.YouTube.com. July 8, 2021 .
  40. Annie LeBlanc Chart History – Hot Country Songs. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717200242/https://www.billboard.com/music/annie-leblanc/chart-history/country-songs. dead. July 17, 2018. Billboard. July 11, 2018.
  41. Annie LeBlanc Chart History – Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717200309/https://www.billboard.com/music/annie-leblanc/chart-history/hot-canada-digital-song-sales. dead. July 17, 2018. Billboard. July 11, 2018.
  42. Annie LeBlanc Chart History – Digital Song Sales. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717200254/https://www.billboard.com/music/annie-leblanc/chart-history/digital-song-sales. dead. July 17, 2018. Billboard. July 11, 2018.
  43. Web site: LeBlanc Lately. Annie LeBlanc Singing 'Birds of a Feather' (Chicken Girls Theme Song). September 17, 2017. YouTube. July 11, 2018.
  44. Web site: Brat. PHOTOGRAPH Official Music Video Annie LeBlanc. November 30, 2017. YouTube. July 11, 2018.
  45. Web site: Bell. Jasmyne. Nickelodeon Taps YouTubers Annie and Hayley LeBlanc for Cooking-Themed Digital Series (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. March 6, 2019. April 16, 2019. en.
  46. News: Annie LeBlanc to Join Hayden Summerall on Tour TigerBeat. December 4, 2017. BOP and Tiger Beat. July 11, 2018. en-US.
  47. News: Creator of the Year – Vlogger Casey Neistat, Web Series 'Mr. Student Body President' Lead Nominations for 2017 Streamys. Jarvey. Natalie. August 22, 2017. The Hollywood Reporter. July 11, 2018. en.
  48. News: 24 Winners Announced at the Streamys Premiere Awards The Streamy Awards. September 25, 2017. The Streamy Awards. July 11, 2018. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180317105834/https://www.streamys.org/2017/09/24-winners-announced-at-the-streamys-premiere-awards/. March 17, 2018. dead.
  49. Web site: Streamy Awards Nominations Revealed. THR Staff. September 25, 2018. The Hollywood Reporter.
  50. Web site: Teen Choice Awards 2019 Winners: The Complete List. Alyssa. Morin. August 11, 2019. E!. August 17, 2019.
  51. Complete List for Winners of Kids Choice Awards 2020. Paul. Grien. May 2, 2020. Billboard. May 4, 2020.