Addison Rae, now a prominent figure in music and film, recently sparked excitement online after admitting she once ran a fan account dedicated to One Direction.

The revelation came during her June 8, 2025 appearance on the YouTube series Feeding Starving Celebrities, hosted by longtime friend and influencer Quen Blackwell. During their chat, Addison looked back at her pre-fame days, confessing that she not only managed a One Direction fan page but even pretended to be a band member online.

“She is so real for this,” fans react

Following the interview, social media quickly lit up with reactions, especially under a post from user @PopCrave. Fans were quick to embrace the news, finding the story charming and deeply relatable.

help she was just like us😭

— RYAN (@RyanXCX13) June 8, 2025

“Help, she was just like us 😭,” one fan commented.

“She definitely has her own undercover stan account,” another joked.

“Love that she had a stan account. Hopefully someday I’ll be more than just a local pop princess and join her,” added one user.

Others praised her transparency and saw reflections of their own teenage years in her story:

“We’ve all been there, sis.”

“Sometimes boredom sparks the wildest ideas, even if they’re a little mischievous :D”

“I did too. Knew there was a reason I loved her so much.”

Addison also used the moment to clarify her artistic rebranding, explaining why she’s dropped “Rae” and now performs simply under her first name, Addison.

From fangirl to pop star: Addison’s music journey

Addison Rae’s path to pop stardom began on TikTok, but her passion for music runs deeper than most fans might realize. Her debut album, Addison, embraces soft synth-pop textures inspired by ‘90s glam and contemporary dance influences.

Helmed by producers Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser, the project earned stylistic comparisons to icons like Madonna, Britney Spears, Charli XCX, and Lana Del Rey—blending nostalgia with modern flair.

Now boasting 88.5 million followers on TikTok and 37 million on Instagram, Addison is a certified digital-era icon. In a 2023 Vogue interview, she reflected on her early inspirations:

“I grew up a huge fan of MTV, watching all the music videos and recreating them in my room. I always dreamed of doing that one day.”

“It felt like such a distant dream, especially growing up in Louisiana. But performing always brought me joy—it’s what I’ve loved the most.”

From running fan pages to commanding stages, Addison Rae’s story is a testament to how youthful passion and internet culture can evolve into a real career in the spotlight.