PewDiePie Net Worth [The Number One Youtuber Now Father]

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Profession/Career:	YouTuber
Net Worth:	$90 million
Salary:	$15 million (recorded by Forbes in 2016)
College:	Chalmers University of Technology (dropped out)
Major/Degree:	Majored in Industrial Economics and Technology Management (stated it was too boring)
Real Name:	Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg
Date of Birth (Age):	October 24, 1989 (33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Gothenburg, Sweden

Frequently Associated With

• Marzia Kjellberg
• CutiePieMarzia
• Minecraft
• YouTube
• T-Series

PewDiePie’s Net Worth

PewDiePie’s net worth is estimated to be around $90 million.

PewDiePie’s net worth is estimated based on his Youtube channel and various product deals he has been a part of. PewDiePie has a variety of merchandise and brand deals that makes him a great amount of money. PewDiePie even has his own mobile game.

PewDiePie is Best Known For

Being the most-subscribed-to individual YouTuber ever. At the time of publication, he has over 110 million subscribers. PewDiePie got to 100 million back in 2019, and he notably gave away his Diamond YouTube Play Button award to a fan.

His most popular channel series is his Let’s Play videos, where he plays games as entertainment for his fans.

How did PewDiePie get started as a Youtuber?

PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, got started as a YouTuber in the early 2010s through a combination of passion, consistency, and a unique approach to gaming content. Originally from Sweden, PewDiePie began his YouTube journey by creating a channel in 2010 where he initially posted videos focused on gaming.

His early content primarily featured him playing and commenting on various video games, particularly horror games, while adding his humorous and often irreverent commentary. This unique blend of gaming and comedic commentary quickly resonated with a growing audience of viewers who enjoyed his entertaining and relatable style.

As PewDiePie continued to produce content and connect with his audience, his channel began to gain momentum. He made efforts to engage with his viewers by responding to comments and fostering a sense of community around his content. This interactive approach helped him build a dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase.

Over time, PewDiePie’s channel grew in popularity, and he became known for his energetic and authentic personality. He consistently uploaded content, sometimes multiple times a day, which contributed to the rapid growth of his subscriber count. His “Let’s Play” style of videos, in which he played and reacted to games, often with humorous and exaggerated expressions, became a hallmark of his channel.

By consistently delivering entertaining and relatable content while maintaining a strong connection with his viewers, PewDiePie eventually became one of the most subscribed and well-known YouTubers in the world. His journey from a passionate gamer in Sweden to a global YouTube sensation not only showcased the power of the platform but also demonstrated the potential for content creators to connect with audiences on a personal level through authentic and engaging content.

T-Series and Subscribe to PewDiePie Movement

In 2018, PewDiePie had been the number one subscribed to Youtuber for five years. All that becomes threatened as the Indian Youtube channel T-Series gains traction. The battle for the number one spot rages on and PewDiePie saw an amazing amount of support coming his way through the Subscribe to PewDiePie Movement ranging from everyday fans to fellow content creators like MrBeast. PewDiePie took the competition light-heartedly and created a series of videos including a few diss tracks to join in on the fun.

However, things soon became out of control, as some fans started going to the extreme and even becoming violent. All of this culminated to one even that caused PewDiePie to call and end to the Subscribe to PewDiePie Movement.

While PewDiePie is no longer the number one Youtuber, fans still love his content and sincerity, he is and will always be one of the most love content creators.

PewDiePie’s Early Life

PewDiePie loves playing games. This doesn’t need to be stated. However, his parents weren’t always ecstatic about PewDiePie’s love of games.

During his college days, one can only imagine the response his parents gave when he dropped the news that he’d be dropping out of college to become a full-time gaming YouTuber. Even though they’re a loving family, they have stated that playing video games wouldn’t get him anywhere in life.

Did PewDiePie Grow Up Poor?

PewDiePie is the son of Ulf and Johanna Kjellberg. He did not grow up poor by any means as his parents were quite successful. His father was a corporate executive, whereas his mother was chief information officer (CIO) for a clothing company as well as an accounting firm IT executive.

However, his parents left PewDiePie to fend for himself in terms of making it as a YouTuber. In his early channel days, he didn’t make enough money. As he never finished college to get a degree, he had to support himself with odd jobs such as working at a hot dog stand and later joining an advertising agency.

PewDiePie’s Wife

Pewdiepie’s wife is Marzia Bisognin now known as Marzia Kjellberg. She is a famous but now retired YouTuber who went by the name CutiePieMarzia. Her channel debuted in 2012 and ended in 2018, and the reason cited for it was to help recover her mental health. The retirement was announced on PewDiePie’s channel.

PewDiePie’s Family

PewDiePie’s father is Ulf Kjellberg and his mother is Johanna Kjellberg. He has a sister named Fanny Kjellberg. His wife is Marzia, and together they are the dog-parents of Maya, Puga, Ynk (pronounced Ink), and Edgar.

In February 2023, the happy couple announced that they were having a baby and it nearly broke the internet! A few short months late, PewDiePie announced on Youtube that they will be having a baby boy.

On July 11th, 2023, Marzia posted adorable pictures of the new family member, Björn.

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Games that PewDiePie Plays

• Minecraft – PewDiePie is known for his Minecraft gameplay and has even created his own Minecraft series called “Minecraft Epic.”

• Among Us – PewDiePie has played Among Us with other popular YouTubers and streamers, creating entertaining content with the game’s social deduction gameplay.

• Fortnite – PewDiePie has played Fortnite in the past and has even participated in Fortnite tournaments.

• Amnesia: The Dark Descent – PewDiePie gained popularity playing horror games like Amnesia, which led to his “Let’s Play” series.

• Happy Wheels – PewDiePie gained a lot of his early popularity playing Happy Wheels, a ragdoll physics-based game.

• Fall Guys – PewDiePie played Fall Guys during its peak popularity, creating entertaining content with the game’s silly gameplay.

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