Tyler Oakley

Tyler Oakley is an American YouTuber, activist, and author. Much of Oakley's activism has been dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, LGBT rights, as well as social issues including health care, education, and the prevention of suicide among LGBT youth. Oakley regularly posts material on various topics, including queer politics, pop culture, and humor.

Since beginning his YouTube career in 2007 as a freshman at Michigan State University, Oakley has seen considerable success. His channel has received over 675 million views and has gained over 7.5 million subscribers. He was a key member of the collaboration channel "5AwesomeGays," where he produced content for more than three years. Oakley's influence has extended beyond YouTube; he has over 23 million followers across all social media platforms. He has also hosted major red carpet events, including the Grammy Awards, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and The Streamy Awards. Additionally, he has been a consultant for both the President and the First Lady of the United States on strategies to engage youth through digital platforms.

Oakley's contributions to media and social activism have been recognized widely. He authored "Binge," which is a New York Times Bestseller, and released a documentary titled "SNERVOUS." His efforts have also helped raise over $1 million for The Trevor Project. Oakley has been honored with several awards including Teen Choice Awards, Streamy Awards, Shorty Awards, and a Webby. Recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet, he has also been featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 Digital Stars list and Forbes 30 Under 30. Oakley co-hosted "Top That!" with Becca Frucht for PopSugar and launched "Psychobabble," a podcast with Korey Kuhl that reached number one on the iTunes podcast chart. Previously, he hosted The Tyler Oakley Show on Ellen DeGeneres’ ellentube platform.