Kristina Lee Halliwell Collins: The Canadian Comedic TikTok Star Taking Social Media By Storm as KallMeKris
Table of Contents
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Rise to TikTok Fame
Expanding Her Reach
Personal Life
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kristina Lee Halliwell Collins, also known as KallMeKris, is a Canadian social media personality and former hairdresser based in British Columbia. She was born on July 1, 1996 in Abbotsford, BC and raised in a conservative family as the second oldest of 5 children.
Collins wanted to pursue comedy from a young age to stand out in her large family. She started a house cleaning business at 14 which she maintained until 23. After dropping out of the University of Fraser Valley, Collins worked as a hairdresser, including on TV shows, until leaving that career in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rise to TikTok Fame
Collins joined TikTok in April 2020 at the urging of her brother. Her early videos featured lip-syncing and comedy inspired by her family, but she soon created viral skits playing outrageous characters. Her most popular recurring personas include 12-year-old vampire fan Riley, mom Janet, Janet's girlfriend Katrina, Janet's mom Nona, wannabe cool guy Chad, and goth girl Bexx.
Collins gained 49.9 million TikTok followers in just over 3 years, making her the most followed Canadian TikToker and 26th overall. She partnered with brands like Amazon, Pantene, and Red Bull, and made $4.75 million in 2021 per Forbes' highest paid TikTokers list. She also launched a clothing line called Otto By Kris in early 2023.
Expanding Her Reach
Collins has expanded beyond TikTok, posting vlogs and reactions on YouTube and making appearances on shows like Breakfast Television. She discussed wanting to get into acting and was featured in Nickelback's "San Quentin" music video in 2022. She attended high profile events like VidCon and the Juno Awards in 2023.
Collins was nominated for a Streamy Award for Comedy. In May 2023, she announced she'd be starring in the comedy web series Ginormo!. Her hilarious characters and versatility have allowed her to build a multi-platform entertainment career.
Personal Life
Collins dated her ex Aaron from 2015-2021 after meeting at a barbeque. In 2021, she came out as pansexual in a YouTube Q&A video, saying she never liked labels but loves whoever she loves.
In April 2023, Collins shared she was being stalked with drones and men coming to her home. Due to safety concerns, she decided to move to a new location. Despite challenges, Collins continues inspiring fans with her bold comedic talents.
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