But now, they’re some of the most powerful people on the planet. With thousands or even millions of followers from around the world, these individuals share their lives on apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch. Here are some big names you should know about from across Sussex. By Ginny Sanderson and India Wentworth.
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Anna Newton covers all things beauty, lifestyle, and fashion. She's now got a following of 498k on Youtube, and 469k on Insta. (@theannaedit)
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Saffron Barker of Brighton has rocked up 1.7m followers on Insta, and 2.48m on Youtube for her content on beauty, fashion and lifestyle. She was on last years' Strictly Come Dancing, finishing sixth. (@saffronbarker)
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Brighton's JackSepticEye, AKA Sean McLoughlin, is best known for his vlogs and comedy series on Youtube, building up 24.8k followers. (@jacksepticeye)
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Jack Maynard posts challenge videos, vlogs, and comedy skits to his 1.52m followers on Youtube. The Brightonian recently featured on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. (@jack_maynard)