When I heard that Trisha Paytas was going to release a memoir, I was honestly in awe. She has lived such a long, complex life for someone who is still under 40, constantly reinventing herself while sharing so much of her journey online. From hitting rock bottom to experiencing some of the highest highs in both her career and personal life, she’s someone I see as a reminder that things can always get better and that low moments are temporary.
She has been a model, influencer, actress, pop star, and now an author. This article will take a deeper look into Trisha Paytas’ career and personality as we prepare for the release of her new memoir, Crying on the Kitchen Floor.
Trisha’s Rise to Stardom
Trisha Paytas’ rise to fame began when she moved from Illinois to Los Angeles at 18 to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an actress. It honestly feels like she was born knowing she was meant to be a star. She landed some small gigs here and there, but as a struggling actress trying to make her mark in LA, she had to find alternative ways to support herself, which led her to work as a stripper and escort.
She also had some pretty iconic TV appearances, such as being on Modern Family, The Ellen Show, and America’s Got Talent. She was even featured in “We Made You” by Eminem. These were just a few appearances, but they all contributed to building her presence in the entertainment industry.
In 2007, Trisha created her YouTube channel, where she began posting videos that showcased her fun and bold personality. Her content was often controversial, as she would troll and make sarcastic remarks that sometimes came across as problematic. However, this is also what drew people in and kept them watching.
She later began making videos where she would eat – often Domino’s pizza – and talk to the camera. Many people gravitated toward this type of content because of how random yet raw it felt, almost like you were just having a conversation with her. Some even coined her as the “Queen of Mukbang Videos.”
Trisha also began making pop music, which brought even more attention to her and allowed her to expand her presence even further.
Why crying on the kitchen floor?
When Trisha Paytas began to further prioritize her YouTube career, she also became a lot more raw with her emotions and more open about what she was going through at the time. From relationship struggles to issues with substance abuse, depression, and body confidence, she really didn’t hold back. She would make videos where she talked about these struggles, often sitting on her kitchen floor crying.
A lot of her fans resonated with this side of her because behind the fun, blonde personality, there was someone who was genuinely struggling and continuing to struggle, even while living what many would see as a dream life in Los Angeles.
the reinvention of trisha paytas
Trisha Paytas has always known how to stay relevant, and a big part of that is her ability to constantly reinvent herself and not be afraid to branch out. She has had her fair share of friendships and collaborations in the industry, but one of the most notable moments was when she co-hosted the podcast Frenemies with Ethan Klein. It was during this time that she met her now-husband, Moses Hacmon.
Even though Frenemies came to a not-so-friendly ending, it marked a major turning point in her life. She went on to marry Moses, and the two welcomed their first child, Malibu Barbie. This moment became huge online, especially because it happened around the same time as Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, which led the internet to do what it does best – run with memes and jokes, including the idea that her baby was the reincarnation of the queen. The name Malibu Barbie also went viral, adding to the jokes.
This period in her life, especially becoming a mother, can be seen as an “I made it” moment, where she began living the life she had always envisioned for herself.
Trisha later went on to start another podcast, Oversharing, with Colleen Ballinger, but that also ended after controversy surrounding Colleen, including inappropriate interactions with underage fans and making comments about Trisha behind her back.
After these experiences, it became clear that she needed a fresh start.That’s when she created Just Trish, a podcast centered completely around herself. This ended up elevating her career even more. She is able to talk for hours about pop culture, bring on notable guests, and create something that feels more like a talk show than a traditional podcast. In many ways, it shows how she has fully stepped into owning her platform and her voice.
Trish in her celebrity era
As this podcast gave Trisha Paytas more of an audience, it allowed her to go back to her roots as a creative. She began making more music and putting on concerts such as Trishmas and the Eras of Trish Tour, where she really had her Taylor Swift moment.
She has even had her Broadway debut in Trisha’s Big Broadway Dream, and she was also in Beetlejuice on Broadway as Maxine Dean, which honestly felt like such a dream come true for her, especially seeing how far she has come from rock bottom.
She also will have a feature in the new season of Euphoria. During this era of her life, she has been invited to many red carpet premieres and has even used her talk show skills on the carpet, interviewing celebrities.
What should We Expect For Trisha’s Memoir
As the icon and mogul Trisha Paytas is, this memoir will likely go more in depth into both her past struggles and her successes. Readers can expect to hear more of her story, along with new experiences and moments that she has not yet shared with her audience.
There is also a lot of curiosity around her past friendships with other YouTubers, such as Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star, and Colleen Ballinger, and how those relationships impacted her and shaped the way she approaches friendships moving forward. Because so much of her life has played out online, it will be interesting to see how she reflects on those moments now, with more time and perspective.
At the same time, this memoir feels like an opportunity to go beyond the viral moments and controversies and really understand the person behind them. While audiences have seen her be open and emotional online, those moments are often short and taken out of context. A memoir allows for a deeper, more intentional look into what she was experiencing during those times.
Overall, as a fan of Trisha Paytas, I’m so excited for the release of her new memoir. Over the past 20 years, she has shown an incredible amount of growth through both the highs and the lows. She has become a true example of reinvention and change for the better, as well as an icon for plus-size representation.
She is an actress, singer, influencer, model, mom, and wife, honestly, the whole package. Crying on the Kitchen Floor feels like the perfect next step in telling her story – and one that people will definitely be paying attention to.