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| '''Hamilton Nash Grier''' (born December 28, 1997) is an American ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://time.com/3732203/the-30-most-influential-people-on-the-internet/|title=These Are The 30 Most Influential People on the Internet|website=Time|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> He became known for his online videos on the now-defunct video sharing service ] in early 2013. |
'''Hamilton Nash Grier''' (born December 28, 1997) is an American ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://time.com/3732203/the-30-most-influential-people-on-the-internet/|title=These Are The 30 Most Influential People on the Internet|website=Time|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> He became known for his online videos on the now-defunct video sharing service ] in early 2013. By 2015, Grier was the second most-followed user on the platform.<ref name="BusinessInsider"/> | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Hamilton Nash Grier was born and raised in ] by mother Elizabeth Floyd and father Chad Grier, who is now one of his managers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Magcon Ending|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHW_rPgJz6M|website=YouTube|publisher=Nash Grier|accessdate=August 4, 2015|ref=0.38}}</ref> He is the second-oldest child with an older brother, ], a ] ] who was drafted by the ] in the ]; a younger brother, ], who also posted ]; and a younger half-sister, Skylynn |
Hamilton Nash Grier was born and raised in ] by mother Elizabeth Floyd and father Chad Grier, who is now one of his managers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Magcon Ending|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHW_rPgJz6M|website=YouTube|publisher=Nash Grier|accessdate=August 4, 2015|ref=0.38}}</ref> He is the second-oldest child with an older brother, ], a ] ] who was drafted by the ] in the ]; a younger brother, ], who also posted ]; and a younger half-sister, Skylynn.<ref name="ESPN"/> | ||
| Nash Grier was a freshman at ] when the mobile app Vine was released, a ] platform which allows users to post looping 6-second videos for others to view. Grier began to post comedy-related videos for friends and classmates and quickly amassed a wider fanbase.<ref name=" |
Nash Grier was a freshman at ] when the mobile app Vine was released, a ] platform which allows users to post looping 6-second videos for others to view. Grier began to post comedy-related videos for friends and classmates and quickly amassed a wider fanbase.<ref name="ESPN"/><ref name="HuffPost"/> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Grier began making short videos on the app Vine after its release in early 2013. One of his initial videos gained recognition and Grier quickly began gaining thousands of followers on the app.<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web |last1=Trotter |first1=Jake |title=The Griers: Three internet superstars and, oh yeah, college football's leader in TD passes |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21145750/nation-most-prolific-qb-way-more-famous-brothers |website=ESPN |date=26 October 2017}}</ref> As his popularity grew, Grier joined a newly formed group called Magcon (Meet and Greet Convention) in October of that year described as "a boy-band phenomenon without the band."<ref name="BusinessInsider">{{cite web |last1=Willet |first1=Megan |title=Is Magcon Coming Back? |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/is-magcon-coming-back-2015-9 |website=Business Insider |date=15 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="Vulture">{{cite web |last1=Charlton |first1=Lauretta |title=Magcon, Shawn Mendes, and a Surprise No. 1 Album |url=https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/shawn-mendes-and-a-surprise-no-1-album.html |website=Vulture |date=29 April 2015}}</ref> Grier participated in the group with his brother Hayes and other Vine stars ], Matthew Espinosa, ], ], ], Carter Reynolds, and Mahogany Lox.<ref name="BusinessInsider/> The group held events where fans could meet and interact with ].<ref name="Paper">{{cite web |last1=Schreiber |first1=Abby |title=The Most Popular Boys In the World You've Never Heard Of |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211181951/https://www.papermag.com/the-most-popular-boys-in-the-world-youve-never-heard-of-1427278077.html |website=Paper Magazine |accessdate=3 April 2020 |date=18 April 2014}}</ref> The shows drew in thousands of fans who followed the group members on social media.<ref name="Paper"/> | |||
| Shortly after Grier's rise to Internet fame, he joined the touring group ] (Meet and Greet Convention), a convention where fans could meet and interact with ]. There were multiple shows in the major cities of the ] between 2013 and 2014. Other Vine celebrities on the tour included ], whom he met over the app, Matthew Espinosa, ], Jack Johnson, Aaron Carpenter, ], ], ], Carter Reynolds, Mahogany Lox, and his brother ]. In early 2014, Grier along with a few other members quit Magcon as they felt that it limited their future careers and were interested in pursuing other goals.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grier|first1=Nash|title=Magcon Ending|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHW_rPgJz6M|website=YouTube|publisher=Nash Grier|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> In summer of 2014 at 16 years of age, Grier moved to ] where he bought his first apartment with Dallas<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dallas|first1=Cameron|title=ROOM TOUR!!!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFTfXrumMDc|website=YouTube|publisher=Cameron Dallas|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> so they could be closer to their management (26MGMT)<ref>{{cite web|title=Nash Grier|url=http://www.26mgmt.com/talent/nashgrier/|website=Celebrity and talent management|publisher=26MGMT|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> and to also pursue careers in acting. The two along with their photographer Bryant Eslava lived there for nine months until they were evicted.{{Citation needed|date=November 2018}} Grier currently lives in a new house located in ].{{Citation needed|date=January 2016}} After moving to ], Grier started online schooling to complete his high school education which he has recently graduated from.{{Citation needed|date=January 2016}} | |||
| In April 2014, the Magcon group broke up due to disagreements between members' managers.<ref name="Vulture"/> Following the split, Grier moved to Los Angeles with fellow Magcon member Cameron Dallas to focus on his career.<ref name="HuffPost">{{cite web |last1=Bosker |first1=Bianca |title=16 And Famous How Nash Grier Became The Most Popular Kid In The World |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nash-grier-vine_n_5631144 |website=Huffington Post |date=7 August 2014}}</ref> That summer, Grier joined ], a "social media tour" with thousands of attendees where personalities performed comedy and dance sets, Q&A sessions, and posed for pictures with fans.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Brooks |title=Performing Without Net: Stars of YouTube Take to the Stage |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/business/media/performing-without-net-stars-of-youtube-take-to-the-stage.html?_r=1 |website=The New York Times |date=7 June 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | In April 2013, Grier posted a Vine in which he said, "Yes, it is! ]!" in response to an ] at-home oral ] test ad which stated, "Testing for HIV... It's not a gay thing."<ref name="towleroad">{{cite web|url=http://www.towleroad.com/2014/07/tyler-oakley-slams-vine-star-for-homophobic-slur-video.html |title=Nash Grier, Vine's Most-Followed User, Slammed for Homophobic Slur: VIDEO| Gay News |publisher=Towleroad.com |date=July 8, 2014 |accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.onlinesocialmedia.net/20140715/nash-grier-vs-justin-bieber-on-vine/|title = Nash Grier vs. Justin Bieber on Vine|date = July 15, 2014|accessdate = July 17, 2014|website = OSM|publisher = Online Social Media}}</ref><ref name="dailydot">{{cite web|last1=Schroeder|first1=Audra|title=Vine star Nash Grier under fire for homophobic comments|url=http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/nash-grier-vine-tyler-oakley/|website=The Daily Dot|accessdate=July 8, 2014|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="NCRM">{{cite web|last1=Badash|first1=David|title=Top Social Media Star Says Only Gays Get HIV – Calls Them 'F*gs'|url=http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/top_social_media_star_says_only_gays_get_hiv_calls_them_f_gs|website=New Civil Rights Movement|accessdate=July 8, 2014|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="CO">{{cite news|last1=Jeffery|first1=Hannah|last2=Doss Helms|first2=Ann|title=Vine star Nash Grier faces criticism for screaming homophobic slur|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/08/5030542/vine-star-nash-grier-screams-homophobic.html|accessdate=July 8, 2014|work=Carlotte Observer|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Grier later deleted the vine but a recording of it resurfaced in July 2014 and Grier faced renewed scrutiny.<ref name="towleroad"/><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/vine-star-nash-grier-deleted-hiv-video|title = 16-Year-Old Vine Celebrity Nash Grier Uploaded And Deleted A Video Saying Only Gay People Get HIV|date = July 8, 2014|accessdate = July 30, 2014|website = BuzzFeed|publisher = BuzzFeed|last = Broderick|first = David}}</ref> Grier posted an apology on Twitter noting that he was "young, ignorant, stupid and in a bad place. I've moved on and learned from my mistakes and I am so truly sorry to anyone I have offended."<ref name="daily">{{cite web|last=Jaworski |first=Michelle |url=http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/nash-grier-vine-tyler-oakley/ |title=Vine star Nash Grier under fire for homophobic comments |publisher=Dailydot.com |date=July 8, 2014 |accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| Grier and other members of his management have released mobile games and social media apps including ''Cash Dash'', ''Mobli,'' and ''Challenged''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Viners Lanch CashDash Game|url=http://whatstrending.com/pop/13539-top-viners-launch-cashdash-game|website=Whats Trending|publisher=Whats Trending|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> Grier has his own website where fans can buy his merchandise as well as an ] clothing line called "UnitedXXVI," designed in part by Grier, Dallas, and younger brother Hayes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kowalski|first1=Kristine Hope|title=Nash Grier dishes on new aeropostale collection|url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/nash-grier-dishes-on-the-new-aeropostale-collection-xxvi-44755/photos/magcon-aero-61169|website=Twist|accessdate=August 4, 2015 |
Grier and other members of his management have released mobile games and social media apps including ''Cash Dash'', ''Mobli,'' and ''Challenged''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Viners Lanch CashDash Game|url=http://whatstrending.com/pop/13539-top-viners-launch-cashdash-game|website=Whats Trending|publisher=Whats Trending|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> Grier has his own website where fans can buy his merchandise as well as an ] clothing line called "UnitedXXVI," designed in part by Grier, Dallas, and younger brother Hayes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kowalski|first1=Kristine Hope|title=Nash Grier dishes on new aeropostale collection|url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/nash-grier-dishes-on-the-new-aeropostale-collection-xxvi-44755/photos/magcon-aero-61169|website=Twist|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| Grier has stated that he is mostly self-taught on how to edit videos, and his 'apparent spontaneity' is actually shrewdly crafted and scripted, with clips refilmed many times and sometimes edited for hours.<ref |
Grier has stated that he is mostly self-taught on how to edit videos, and his 'apparent spontaneity' is actually shrewdly crafted and scripted, with clips refilmed many times and sometimes edited for hours.<ref name="HuffPost"/> As of May 2016, Nash has over 12.7 million Vine followers,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grier|first1=Nash|title=Nash Grier|url=https://www.vine.co/griernash|website=Vine|publisher=Nash Grier|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> 4.78 million subscribers on his ] channel,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/griernash|title=Nash Grier|website=YouTube|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> 4.8 million ] followers<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grier|first1=Nash|title=Nash Grier|url=https://www.twitter.com/nashgrier|website=Twitter|accessdate=January 14, 2016}}</ref> and over 9.1 million followers on his ] account.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grier|first1=Nash|title=Nash Grier|url=https://www.instagram.com/nashgrier|website=]|accessdate=January 14, 2016}}</ref> His second Vine account, "Nash Grier 2", where he posts less scripted videos, has more than 2.4 million followers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vine.co/u/1062351339965014016|title=Nash Grier 2's profile|website=Vine|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}</ref> Grier's management has confirmed that major brands will pay Grier anywhere between $25,000–$100,000 to advertise their products in his Vines.<ref name="HuffPost"/> Because of his popularity, Grier has appeared on various news shows including '']''<ref name="26MGMT.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.26mgmt.com/uncategorized/nash-and-cam-on-good-morning-america/ |title=Nash and Cam on Good Morning America! |publisher=26MGMT.com |date= |accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Gma.yahoo.com">{{cite web|url=https://gma.yahoo.com/video/gma-live-4-30-14-135557235.html |title=GMA Live! (4.30.14)|publisher=]/]|date= |accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref> and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=View|first1=The|title=Vine on 'The View' Nash Video|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/the-view/video/vdka0_p0u03h12|website=The View|publisher=The View|accessdate=August 4, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| Grier's first major acting role was in ]'s '']'', which premiered November 10, 2015, worldwide on the ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Malach|first1=Maggie|title=First look at Nash Grier + Cameron Dallas' Movie The Outfield|url=http://popcrush.com/the-outfield-trailer-nash-grier-cameron-dallas-video/|website=Popcrush}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Outfield|first1=The|title=Snyopis|url=http://outfieldmovie.com/|website=outfieldmovie.com |publisher=Fullscreen|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref> He also directed a music video for singer ] called "I Look Good On You" which was released on Grier's YouTube Channel.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grier|first1=Nash|title=I Look Good on You|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKv-vNYLC3M|website=YouTube}}</ref> In 2017, Grier appeared in '']'' with co-star ].<ref name="YGM">{{cite web|last1=Adams|first1=Cher|url=http://people.com/movies/bella-thorne-locks-lips-with-nash-grier-on-set-of-new-movie/|title=Bella Thorne Locks Lips with Costar Nash Grier on Set of You Get Me|work=People|date=April 20, 2016|accessdate=December 21, 2016}}</ref> | Grier's first major acting role was in ]'s '']'', which premiered November 10, 2015, worldwide on the ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Malach|first1=Maggie|title=First look at Nash Grier + Cameron Dallas' Movie The Outfield|url=http://popcrush.com/the-outfield-trailer-nash-grier-cameron-dallas-video/|website=Popcrush}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Outfield|first1=The|title=Snyopis|url=http://outfieldmovie.com/|website=outfieldmovie.com |publisher=Fullscreen|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref> He also directed a music video for singer ] called "I Look Good On You" which was released on Grier's YouTube Channel.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grier|first1=Nash|title=I Look Good on You|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKv-vNYLC3M|website=YouTube}}</ref> In 2017, Grier appeared in '']'' with co-star ].<ref name="YGM">{{cite web|last1=Adams|first1=Cher|url=http://people.com/movies/bella-thorne-locks-lips-with-nash-grier-on-set-of-new-movie/|title=Bella Thorne Locks Lips with Costar Nash Grier on Set of You Get Me|work=People|date=April 20, 2016|accessdate=December 21, 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ==Controversy== | |||
| ⚫ | In April 2013, Grier posted a Vine in which he said, "Yes, it is! ]!" in response to an ] at-home oral ] test ad which stated, "Testing for HIV... It's not a gay thing."<ref name="towleroad">{{cite web|url=http://www.towleroad.com/2014/07/tyler-oakley-slams-vine-star-for-homophobic-slur-video.html |title=Nash Grier, Vine's Most-Followed User, Slammed for Homophobic Slur: VIDEO| Gay News |publisher=Towleroad.com |date=July 8, 2014 |accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.onlinesocialmedia.net/20140715/nash-grier-vs-justin-bieber-on-vine/|title = Nash Grier vs. Justin Bieber on Vine|date = July 15, 2014|accessdate = July 17, 2014|website = OSM|publisher = Online Social Media}}</ref><ref name="dailydot">{{cite web|last1=Schroeder|first1=Audra|title=Vine star Nash Grier under fire for homophobic comments|url=http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/nash-grier-vine-tyler-oakley/|website=The Daily Dot|accessdate=July 8, 2014|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="NCRM">{{cite web|last1=Badash|first1=David|title=Top Social Media Star Says Only Gays Get HIV – Calls Them 'F*gs' |url=http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/top_social_media_star_says_only_gays_get_hiv_calls_them_f_gs | website=New Civil Rights Movement|accessdate=July 8, 2014|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="CO">{{cite news|last1=Jeffery|first1=Hannah|last2=Doss Helms|first2=Ann|title=Vine star Nash Grier faces criticism for screaming homophobic slur|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/08/5030542/vine-star-nash-grier-screams-homophobic.html|accessdate=July 8, 2014|work=Carlotte Observer|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Grier later deleted the vine but a recording of it resurfaced in July 2014 and Grier faced renewed scrutiny.<ref name="towleroad"/><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/vine-star-nash-grier-deleted-hiv-video|title = 16-Year-Old Vine Celebrity Nash Grier Uploaded And Deleted A Video Saying Only Gay People Get HIV|date = July 8, 2014|accessdate = July 30, 2014|website = BuzzFeed|publisher = BuzzFeed|last = Broderick|first = David}}</ref> Grier posted an apology on Twitter noting that he was "young, ignorant, stupid and in a bad place. I've moved on and learned from my mistakes and I am so truly sorry to anyone I have offended."<ref name="daily">{{cite web|last=Jaworski |first=Michelle |url=http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/nash-grier-vine-tyler-oakley/ |title=Vine star Nash Grier under fire for homophobic comments |publisher=Dailydot.com |date=July 8, 2014 |accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref> ] faced backlash for partnering with Grier due to his earlier controversies.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hilton|first1=Perez|title=Aeropostale Hires Known Homophobic Vine Star As One Of The Faces/Designers Of Their New Line! WTF!|url=http://perezhilton.com/cocoperez/2014-10-28-aeropostale-spokesmodel-nash-grier-homophobic-sexist-racist-vine-star|publisher=Perez Hilton|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Kazimierska|first1=Marika|title=Shoppers Outraged With Aeropostale For Hiring Homophobic And Racist Social Media Star|url=http://www.designntrend.com/articles/23432/20141029/shoppers-outraged-aeropostale-hiring-homophobic-racist-social-media-star.htm|publisher=Design & Trend|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Votta|first1=Rae|title=Aeropostale's Nash Grier partnership is going over about as well as you'd expect|url=http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/aeropostale-nash-grier-backlash/|work=Daily Dot|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> '']'' noted "the backlash highlights the challenges brands face in working with today’s new breed of celebrity in a supremely competitive landscape."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maheshwari|first1=Sapna|title=Aeropostale Hires Nash Grier, Vine Star With History Of Anti-Gay Tweets|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/aeropostale-criticized-for-hiring-allegedly-homophobic-vine|publisher=BuzzFeed News|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Grier is engaged to Taylor Giavasis, whom he has dated since 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Morin|first1=Alyssa|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1034290/youtube-star-nash-grier-is-expecting-his-first-child|title= YouTube Star Nash Grier Is Expecting His First Child |publisher=]|date=April 19, 2019|accessdate=June 15, 2019}}</ref> In September 2019, Grier announced the birth of their son, Malakai |
Grier is engaged to Taylor Giavasis, whom he has dated since 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Morin|first1=Alyssa|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1034290/youtube-star-nash-grier-is-expecting-his-first-child|title= YouTube Star Nash Grier Is Expecting His First Child |publisher=]|date=April 19, 2019|accessdate=June 15, 2019}}</ref> In September 2019, Grier announced the birth of their son, Malakai.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Copelton |first1=Melissa |title=Nash Grier Reveals Fiancée Taylor Giavasis Gave Birth After ’26 Hours’ of Labor in ‘The Living Room’ |url=https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/taylor-giavasis-gives-birth-to-first-baby-with-fiance-nash-grier/ |website=Life and Style |date=25 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Malakai Giavasis-Grier |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B26kk6FpyMN/ |website=Instagram |date=27 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| |"Work For It" by ] | |"Work For It" by ] | ||
| |Himself | |Himself | ||
| | Music video<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mackinley |first1=Page |title=Watch Justin Bieber Cameo In Poo Bear’s ‘Work For It’ Ft. Tyga |url=https://www.inquisitr.com/1707266/justin-bieber-cameo-poo-bear-work-for-it-ft-tyga-video-new-music/ |website=Inquistir |date=27 December 2014}}</ref> | |||
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| |2014 | |2014 | ||
| |"Blank Space Parody" by Bart Baker | |"Blank Space Parody" by Bart Baker | ||
| |]'s boyfriend | |]'s boyfriend | ||
| | Featured in video<ref>{{cite web |title=Bart Baker’s Fans Say Taylor Swift Lifted From Him |url=https://newmediarockstars.com/2014/12/bart-bakers-fans-say-taylor-swift-lifted-from-him/ |website=New Media Rockstars |date=9 December 2014}}</ref> | |||
| | Featured in video | |||
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| | 2014 | | 2014 | ||
| | "Anaconda Parody" by Bart Baker | | "Anaconda Parody" by Bart Baker | ||
| | Safari Dude | | Safari Dude | ||
| | Featured in video<ref>{{cite web |title=Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda” PARODY |url=http://whatstrending.com/viral/funny/13946-nicki-minaj-anaconda-parody/ |website=What's Trending |date=15 September 2014}}</ref> | |||
| | Featured in video | |||
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| | 2015 | | 2015 | ||
| | "I Look Good On You" by ] | | "I Look Good On You" by ] | ||
| | Himself | | Himself | ||
| | Featured in video as well as directed<ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Ethan |title=Exclusive: Bera Talks New Song ‘I Look Good On You’ |url=https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-bera-talks-new-song-i-look-good-on-you/ |website=The Knockturnal |date=20 August 2015}}</ref> | |||
| | Featured in video as well as directed | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2015 | | 2015 | ||
| | '']'' | | '']'' | ||
| | Jack Sanders | | Jack Sanders | ||
| | premiered November 10, 2015<ref>{{cite web |last1=Diblasi |first1=Lauren |title=Growing Up Means Baseball in 'The Outfield' Starring Nash Grier |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2353057/the-outfield-nash-grier-trailer/ |website=MTV |date=16 October 2015}}</ref> | |||
| | premiered November 10, 2015 | |||
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| | 2016 | | 2016 | ||
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| | '']'' | | '']'' | ||
| | Tommy "TJ" Jenkins | | Tommy "TJ" Jenkins | ||
| | TV series; guest cast<ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Keefee |first1=Jack |title=The 'Scream: Resurrection' Easter Eggs Connect The Series To The Classic Original Films |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-scream-resurrection-easter-eggs-connect-the-series-to-the-classic-original-films-18176697 |website=Bustle |date=8 July 2019}}</ref> | |||
| | TV series; guest cast | |||
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| Nash Grier | |
|---|---|
 Grier in October 2015 | |
| Born | (1997-12-28) December 28, 1997 (age 26) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | Davidson Day School |
| Known for | Vine videos |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Hamilton Nash Grier (born December 28, 1997) is an American Internet personality. He became known for his online videos on the now-defunct video sharing service Vine in early 2013. By 2015, Grier was the second most-followed user on the platform.
Early life
Hamilton Nash Grier was born and raised in North Carolina by mother Elizabeth Floyd and father Chad Grier, who is now one of his managers. He is the second-oldest child with an older brother, Will Grier, a football quarterback who was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 2019 NFL Draft; a younger brother, Hayes, who also posted vines; and a younger half-sister, Skylynn.
Nash Grier was a freshman at Davidson Day School when the mobile app Vine was released, a social media platform which allows users to post looping 6-second videos for others to view. Grier began to post comedy-related videos for friends and classmates and quickly amassed a wider fanbase.
Career
Grier began making short videos on the app Vine after its release in early 2013. One of his initial videos gained recognition and Grier quickly began gaining thousands of followers on the app. As his popularity grew, Grier joined a newly formed group called Magcon (Meet and Greet Convention) in October of that year described as "a boy-band phenomenon without the band." Grier participated in the group with his brother Hayes and other Vine stars Cameron Dallas, Matthew Espinosa, Jack & Jack, Taylor Caniff, Shawn Mendes, Carter Reynolds, and Mahogany Lox. The group held events where fans could meet and interact with Internet personalities. The shows drew in thousands of fans who followed the group members on social media.
In April 2014, the Magcon group broke up due to disagreements between members' managers. Following the split, Grier moved to Los Angeles with fellow Magcon member Cameron Dallas to focus on his career. That summer, Grier joined DigiFest, a "social media tour" with thousands of attendees where personalities performed comedy and dance sets, Q&A sessions, and posed for pictures with fans.
Grier and other members of his management have released mobile games and social media apps including Cash Dash, Mobli, and Challenged. Grier has his own website where fans can buy his merchandise as well as an Aéropostale clothing line called "UnitedXXVI," designed in part by Grier, Dallas, and younger brother Hayes.
Grier has stated that he is mostly self-taught on how to edit videos, and his 'apparent spontaneity' is actually shrewdly crafted and scripted, with clips refilmed many times and sometimes edited for hours. As of May 2016, Nash has over 12.7 million Vine followers, 4.78 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, 4.8 million Twitter followers and over 9.1 million followers on his Instagram account. His second Vine account, "Nash Grier 2", where he posts less scripted videos, has more than 2.4 million followers. Grier's management has confirmed that major brands will pay Grier anywhere between $25,000–$100,000 to advertise their products in his Vines. Because of his popularity, Grier has appeared on various news shows including Good Morning America and The View.
Grier's first major acting role was in Fullscreen's The Outfield, which premiered November 10, 2015, worldwide on the iTunes Store. He also directed a music video for singer Bera called "I Look Good On You" which was released on Grier's YouTube Channel. In 2017, Grier appeared in You Get Me with co-star Bella Thorne.
Controversy
In April 2013, Grier posted a Vine in which he said, "Yes, it is! Fag!" in response to an OraQuick at-home oral HIV test ad which stated, "Testing for HIV... It's not a gay thing." Grier later deleted the vine but a recording of it resurfaced in July 2014 and Grier faced renewed scrutiny. Grier posted an apology on Twitter noting that he was "young, ignorant, stupid and in a bad place. I've moved on and learned from my mistakes and I am so truly sorry to anyone I have offended." Aéropostale faced backlash for partnering with Grier due to his earlier controversies. BuzzFeed News noted "the backlash highlights the challenges brands face in working with today’s new breed of celebrity in a supremely competitive landscape."
Personal life
Grier is engaged to Taylor Giavasis, whom he has dated since 2015. In September 2019, Grier announced the birth of their son, Malakai.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Mmm Yeah" by Austin Mahone | Himself | Lyric video |
| 2014 | "Work For It" by Poo Bear | Himself | Music video |
| 2014 | "Blank Space Parody" by Bart Baker | Taylor Swift's boyfriend | Featured in video |
| 2014 | "Anaconda Parody" by Bart Baker | Safari Dude | Featured in video |
| 2015 | "I Look Good On You" by Bera | Himself | Featured in video as well as directed |
| 2015 | The Outfield | Jack Sanders | premiered November 10, 2015 |
| 2016 | The Deleted | Ryder | TV series |
| 2017 | You Get Me | Gil | Netflix Film |
| 2019 | Scream | Tommy "TJ" Jenkins | TV series; guest cast |
References
- Grier, Nash (February 3, 2014). "Ask Nash". Nash Grier YouTube channel. Event occurs at 2:38. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
How old are you? Sixteen years of age, born December 28, 1997.
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