Jojo Siwa is a renowned dancer, vocalist, and YouTuber from the United States. She gained fame for her appearances in season two of Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, and for her hit singles “Boomerang” and “Kid in a Candy Store.”
Moreover, the celebrity is adept at using media and consistently engages her fans with regular posts and videos on her YouTube channel, “Its JoJo Siwa.”
Early Years
Joelle Joanie Siwa was born on May 19, 2003, in Omaha, Nebraska, and was raised in a nurturing environment in her hometown.
Her mother, Jessalynn, is a professional dance instructor based in Iowa, while her father, Tom Siwa, is a chiropractor in Nebraska.
Jojo grew up with her elder brother, Jayden Siwa, who is a vlogger. Since childhood, Jojo has been passionate about pets and enjoys spending time with her four dogs: Coco, Lulu, BowBow, and Buddy.
Even though Jojo is only 19, she has already achieved global fame and recognition.
During her early years, she enjoyed a carefree and joyful childhood, supported by her mother in every decision.
She Started Acting at 15
Jojo Siwa began her acting career at a young age, participating in Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and emerging as a top-5 finalist and the youngest contender.
The competition, hosted by Abby Lee Miller, a renowned dance instructor, was the starting point of her career. She later joined the “ALDC” dance competition team and made her first appearance on Dance Moms in 2014.
Besides dancing, Siwa has also ventured into movies, releasing “Boomerang” and “I Can Make U Dance” in May 2016. “Boomerang” addresses cyberbullying and has garnered immense appreciation from her fans, with over 2.5 million likes and 900 million views.
In 2018, Siwa kicked off her first major concert tour, D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, performing in over 50 cities across the United States and Canada. She also extended her tour to the United Kingdom and Australia.
Siwa’s achievements led to her inclusion in Time’s list of 100 most influential people and Fast Company’s Queer 50 list in 2021.
Relationships at a Young Age
Siwa, who is currently 20, was in a relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo in 2020, when she was 19.
In 2021, Siwa publicly declared her affiliation with the LGBTQ+ community and expressed uncertainty about her sexuality, stating, “I don’t really know this answer.”
She also mentioned dating her best friend, Kylie Prew, and identified as pansexual in an interview, stating, “because that’s how I’ve always been my whole life: my human is my human.”
In summary, at 19, she dated Mark Bontempo in 2020 and came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in January 2021. At 20, Siwa dated Kylie Prew, her best friend, from January to October 2021.
When asked how she handles criticism at a young age, Siwa said, “Honestly, it’s hard to deal with the haters,” but she focuses on the supportive people.
Massive Subscriber Base at 19
Siwa, a multifaceted social media influencer, boasts about 12 million YouTube subscribers and garners approximately 3.7 billion views on her channel, ‘Its JoJo Siwa,’ where she shares comedic skits, vlogs, Q&As, challenges, and other engaging content. She also has a significant presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
