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Social Media Star Quenlin Blackwell Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

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Gen Z social media star Quenlin Blackwell has signed with CAA.

Also known as Quen Blackwell, she has 16 million followers across platforms, including 2.4 million followers on Instagram and another 10.6 million on TikTok. CAA will focus on boosting strategic brand partnerships and strategy around new intellectual property and business ventures for Blackwell, especially as an online influencer.

Having got her start with comedy skits on Vine, Blackwell was recently cast to guest star in Shiva Baby star Rachel Sennott’s upcoming HBO comedy pilot. The untitled series follows a group of codependent friends who reunite after some time apart, navigating how the separation, ambition, and new relationships have changed them.

Sennott wrote the show’s pilot and executive produced it with Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers (both alums of Barry) and director Lorene Scafaria (Succession). 

Blackwell also appeared in Charli XCX’ music video “360” and others like “90s Baby” by JT and “Feed The Fire” by SG Lewis. On YouTube, where Blackwell has 1.84 million followers, she is hosting the food comedy series Feeding Starving Influencers, with appearances by Lil Nas X, Bretman Rock, Larray and Tara Yummy.

Feeding Starving Influencers has averaged two million views during the first six episodes.

Beyond comedy, Blackwell is also expanding in lifestyle formats, and has also worked with brands like Google, Gymshark and Amazon, while also having modeled for and worked with fashion and beauty brands with partners like Boss, Burberry, Coach, YSL Beauty and Acne Studios.

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