Where Is Jenna Marbles Now? What Happened to the Popular YouTuber After Quitting Social Media Completely in 2020

Mar. 15, 2025

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Jenna Nicole Mourey has logged out indefinitely.The internet personality, famously known as Jenna Marbles, posted her first YouTube video in 2010 and quickly rose to fame in the decade that followed.The former content creator was widely known for her comedic videos that collectively amassed over one billion views across her now-nonactive YouTube channel.Mourey left YouTube in 2020, which came as a shock to her beloved community. Her decision to leave came after one of her videos surfaced and became the subject of racial controversy, resulting in backlash aimed at the creator for her past actions.While Mourey apologized at the time, she didn’t believe she could move forward with content creating. That was her final farewell from the platform that launched her career online.In the years since she has pivoted her presence online to a disconnected life off the screen completely. At least, that’s what it appears to be from Mourey’s lack of social media usage since posting a final farewell video to her YouTube channel which boasted around 20 million subscribers at its peak.Here’s what to know about Jenna Marbles and where she is today.Who is Jenna Marbles?Jenna Marbles.youtubeJenna Marbles (whose real name is Jenna Nicole Mourey) is an internet personality who was best known for her content shared on YouTube. She rose to fame on the popular video platform in 2010.The New York native’s videos were primarily comedy-based, featuring satirical skits and deprecating humor — even sometimes makeup tutorials, too. “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking” was the first video she posted on YouTube.In the decade that followed, Mourey’s videos have racked up upwards of 2 billion views and over 20 million subscribers at its peak. The aforementioned video has 72 million views to date.Mourey grew a massive fanbase as a result of her successful YouTube channel, many of whom still stay loyal today despite her disappearance from the Internet. Among her career success, she won a Shorty Award and earned several Streamy Award nominations.When did Jenna Marbles post on YouTube?Jenna Marbles attends the 7th Annual 2017 Streamy Awards.David Livingston/GettyMourey uploaded her first video, titled, “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking,” to YouTube on July 17, 2010. She continued to post in the years that followed until her departure in June 2020, which she marked with a video announcing her farewell.YouTube aside, Mourey appeared in an episode ofAdam vs. Eve,Annoying Orange,RidiculousnessandSmosh: The Movie. She also had a cameo in Pitbull’s “Fireball” music video alongside fellow internet personalities Brittany Furlan and Bart Baker.Why did Jenna Marbles leave social media?Horacio Villalobos - Corbis/GettyMoureyannounced her departurefrom YouTube on June 25, 2020. Her decision to “move on” from the streaming platform was explained in a tearful video that addressed some of her past controversial videos.In an11-minute cliptitled “A Message,” Mourey apologized for her past actions and revealed that she would be stepping away from her channel because “we’re at a time where we are purging ourselves of anything and everything toxic.“The vlogger told fans that she was “not completely unproblematic” given her past work, explaining, “I’ve tried my best to grow up and be a better person.” She added that she’s disabled “almost all” of her past videos so as to “not put negative things into the world” anymore.Content that Mourey put on private included a clip in which she shamed women who “ran around and slept around” and a music video with lyrics that appeared to mock Asian people.The creator also disabled a 2011 video of her imitatingNicki Minaj, though said it had been “private for quite some time.” She explained, “I do just want to tell you that it was not my intention to do blackface.“Mourey continued, “I don’t know how else to say this, but it doesn’t matter because all that matters is that people were offended and it hurt them. For that, I am so unbelievably sorry. This isn’t okay and it hasn’t existed on the Internet for a long time because it’s not okay.“The rest of the video’s duration featured more apology from Mourey, further taking accountability for her past actions. While she disabled many of her past uploaded videos, she told fans, “For now, I just can’t exist on this channel.“In part, she added: “I think I’m just going to move on from this channel for now. I don’t know if that’s forever. I don’t know how long it’s going to be. I want to make sure that the things that I put into the world are not hurting anyone.“What is Jenna Marbles doing now?Jenna Marbles attends the 5th Annual Streamy Awards in September 2015.Michael Tullberg/GettyLittle information has been made public about Mourey’s career status since she quit YouTube. She doesn’t post on other social media platforms, like Instagram or TikTok, either.The most recent update fans received on Mourey’s life was in December 2022, when her then-fiancé Julien Solomita confirmed they got married viaInstagram. The carousel featured images from their special day, including several shots of Mourey in a white wedding gown alongside her husband.The wedding ceremony included their dogs who were featured in a few wedding photos alongside them.

Jenna Nicole Mourey has logged out indefinitely.

The internet personality, famously known as Jenna Marbles, posted her first YouTube video in 2010 and quickly rose to fame in the decade that followed.

The former content creator was widely known for her comedic videos that collectively amassed over one billion views across her now-nonactive YouTube channel.

Mourey left YouTube in 2020, which came as a shock to her beloved community. Her decision to leave came after one of her videos surfaced and became the subject of racial controversy, resulting in backlash aimed at the creator for her past actions.

While Mourey apologized at the time, she didn’t believe she could move forward with content creating. That was her final farewell from the platform that launched her career online.

In the years since she has pivoted her presence online to a disconnected life off the screen completely. At least, that’s what it appears to be from Mourey’s lack of social media usage since posting a final farewell video to her YouTube channel which boasted around 20 million subscribers at its peak.

Here’s what to know about Jenna Marbles and where she is today.

Who is Jenna Marbles?

Jenna Marbles.youtube

Jenna Marbles (whose real name is Jenna Nicole Mourey) is an internet personality who was best known for her content shared on YouTube. She rose to fame on the popular video platform in 2010.

The New York native’s videos were primarily comedy-based, featuring satirical skits and deprecating humor — even sometimes makeup tutorials, too. “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking” was the first video she posted on YouTube.

In the decade that followed, Mourey’s videos have racked up upwards of 2 billion views and over 20 million subscribers at its peak. The aforementioned video has 72 million views to date.

Mourey grew a massive fanbase as a result of her successful YouTube channel, many of whom still stay loyal today despite her disappearance from the Internet. Among her career success, she won a Shorty Award and earned several Streamy Award nominations.

When did Jenna Marbles post on YouTube?

Jenna Marbles attends the 7th Annual 2017 Streamy Awards.David Livingston/Getty

David Livingston/Getty

Mourey uploaded her first video, titled, “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking,” to YouTube on July 17, 2010. She continued to post in the years that followed until her departure in June 2020, which she marked with a video announcing her farewell.

YouTube aside, Mourey appeared in an episode ofAdam vs. Eve,Annoying Orange,RidiculousnessandSmosh: The Movie. She also had a cameo in Pitbull’s “Fireball” music video alongside fellow internet personalities Brittany Furlan and Bart Baker.

Why did Jenna Marbles leave social media?

Horacio Villalobos - Corbis/Getty

Moureyannounced her departurefrom YouTube on June 25, 2020. Her decision to “move on” from the streaming platform was explained in a tearful video that addressed some of her past controversial videos.

In an11-minute cliptitled “A Message,” Mourey apologized for her past actions and revealed that she would be stepping away from her channel because “we’re at a time where we are purging ourselves of anything and everything toxic.”

The vlogger told fans that she was “not completely unproblematic” given her past work, explaining, “I’ve tried my best to grow up and be a better person.” She added that she’s disabled “almost all” of her past videos so as to “not put negative things into the world” anymore.

Content that Mourey put on private included a clip in which she shamed women who “ran around and slept around” and a music video with lyrics that appeared to mock Asian people.

The creator also disabled a 2011 video of her imitatingNicki Minaj, though said it had been “private for quite some time.” She explained, “I do just want to tell you that it was not my intention to do blackface.”

Mourey continued, “I don’t know how else to say this, but it doesn’t matter because all that matters is that people were offended and it hurt them. For that, I am so unbelievably sorry. This isn’t okay and it hasn’t existed on the Internet for a long time because it’s not okay.”

The rest of the video’s duration featured more apology from Mourey, further taking accountability for her past actions. While she disabled many of her past uploaded videos, she told fans, “For now, I just can’t exist on this channel.”

In part, she added: “I think I’m just going to move on from this channel for now. I don’t know if that’s forever. I don’t know how long it’s going to be. I want to make sure that the things that I put into the world are not hurting anyone.”

What is Jenna Marbles doing now?

Jenna Marbles attends the 5th Annual Streamy Awards in September 2015.Michael Tullberg/Getty

Michael Tullberg/Getty

Little information has been made public about Mourey’s career status since she quit YouTube. She doesn’t post on other social media platforms, like Instagram or TikTok, either.

The most recent update fans received on Mourey’s life was in December 2022, when her then-fiancé Julien Solomita confirmed they got married viaInstagram. The carousel featured images from their special day, including several shots of Mourey in a white wedding gown alongside her husband.

The wedding ceremony included their dogs who were featured in a few wedding photos alongside them.

source: people.com