The other half of the internet comedy duo (Rhettet Link), Rhett McLaughlin, the bearded entertainer, is renowned for his trendy fashion sense, comedic timings and offbeat acting. He uses his beard and his hair which he dyes in different colors to create a powerful and distinguished style.
Rhett McLaughlin, along with fellow comedian Charles “Link” Neal III are known as YouTube stars and social media personalities who upload comedy music videos to their YouTube channel, commonly referred to as “Rhett & Link”.
The comedy duo didn’t stop with ‘Rhett & Link’, they went on to launch other channels which became as popular as the first, earning several prestigious awards and nominations over the years. Their multiple award-winning channels have amassed a total of over 20 million subscriptions, with a jaw-dropping total view of over four billion. They owe their popularity to low-budget, viral local commercials and comedic songs that never fail to put a smile on their fans’ faces. The duo who like to identify with the currency INTERNETAINERS have made several appearances in several TV talk shows and on the radio.
Rhett McLaughlin – Bio & Age
The famous comedian was born in Macon, Georgia on October 11, 1977, his nationality is American and his ethnicity is North American. When the budding comedian was three, his family moved to Buies Creek, North Carolina, where his father taught at Campbell University as a law professor. Rhett owes his early education to Buies Creek Elementary School, where he met childhood friend Charles “Link” Neal III, who later became his partner in the entertainment business.
The comedy duo formed a bond when they were punished for writing vulgar words on their desk, they spent their entire sentence coloring pictures of mythical beasts, but unbeknownst to them, this particular little incident would later define the course of their lives and careers together. When they were kids, the duo were known for their sketches and interviews of different characters. They had already tried creating and producing films, but it was not finished.
Rhett McLaughlin studied civil engineering at North Carolina State University and after graduation he worked at Black & Veatch, but was fired as he considered leaving to start his entertainment business with his best friend. They started with the “Rhett & Link” YouTube channel, which was revealed on June 5, 2006, and began uploading comedy sketches, funny music videos, and ridiculous local commercials. When their business was successful, they launched other channels like C’est mythologie, bon matin mystique, and Bon mystique Plus
Net value
The hilarious comedian has amassed an estimated net worth of $8 million which has been accrued through views and subscriptions from the internet channels he runs with his friend. The figure for his annual salary is still elusive, but he is known to have acquired several brands of cars, including an Oldsmobile Omega, an unspecified Scion xB and a blue Dodge Dynasty. Rhett McLaughlin, along with her longtime partner, Link, purchased a 1992 Ford Bronco, which she uses as a company vehicle and also for camping purposes. Their pool car is an unspecified Ford Fusion which is also used as a company vehicle.
Family – wife, brother, children
Internet star’s parents Jim McLaughlin (father) and Diane McLaughlin (mother) raised him in Buies Creek, North Carolina with his only sibling, older brother named Cole McLaughlin.
Rhett McLaughlin has only been married once in his life, he tied the knot with Jessie Lane in 2001 and their marriage was blessed with two boys, Shepherd and Locke. The couple added to their family by adopting a Maltipoo puppy they named Lola. The adorable pup was purchased from the Holistic Pet Center in Wylder and the rescue in Studio City, California.
Jessie can be described as a short woman, with her height of 5ft 3in, she is shorter than her spouse by 1ft 4in. She is more of the quiet type who loves her privacy and enjoys a peaceful environment. As a result, she walked away from her husband’s social media platforms.
The height of Rhett McLaughlin?
The social media sensation has played basketball in the past and is the height of a basketball player. He is 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs a total of 80 kg (176 lbs) to balance out his large size. Records say that during his formative years, the entertainer grew so rapidly that he was already 6 feet tall by the time he was in sixth grade.
A closer look at his eye color confirms that he has green eyes but his hair which is naturally dirty has been dyed apricot, yellow and gray several times. Rhett McLaughlin comes complete with a beard that makes him look like Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead and according to him, he’s willing to sacrifice $1,000 a month just to keep his beard hiding the mole on his upper lip.