From tutus and tiaras to sonograms and rumors of plastic surgery, these singing cousins
got their shot at fame and never let it go.
In 2011, cousins Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland rose to fame almost instantly
after a video of them covering Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" went viral.
The online performance caught the eyes of millions of viewers, including Ellen DeGeneres
and producers of her hit talk show.
The two were invited to perform on the show — and were even surprised by Nicki Minaj
herself.
The young girls quickly became regulars on Ellen.
They had their own segment called "Tea Time with Sophia Grace & Rosie," where they got
to sit down, have tea, eat snacks, and chat with different celebrities.
The cousins became so popular on "Ellen" that they eventually became correspondents and
attended multiple red carpet events.
Years later, they made an appearance on "Ellen" in January 2018 for a very special video guest
appearance to celebrate Ellen's 60th birthday.
On the episode, Sophia Grace and Rosie wished Ellen a special happy birthday.
In the clip, the girls reflected on their time on "Ellen" and how special it was to
be part of the show.
Singing Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" together on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" back in 2011
must have sparked their passion for music, because now as teenagers, Sophia Grace and
Rosie are both working towards music careers!
Since 2018, Rosie has released seven singles, including "Handstand," "GIRLS," "TikTok,"
and her latest song "Safe in Your Love."
In May 2022, Rosie released the official music video for "Safe In Your Love," and it has
already surpassed over 1.8 million views on her channel.
Sophia Grace is also making big moves in the music industry.
The "Girl in the Mirror" singer released her first EP, "Hollywood," in 2017, which featured
six songs.
She has released five other singles over the last five years, including her most recent
hit, "Little Things."
In an exclusive interview with E! News, Sophia Grace opened up about the song and the special
meaning behind it, saying:
"It's definitely about appreciating the little things in life.
I feel like nowadays, a lot of people really put themselves down, especially girls because
of social media and they feel like they have to be up to a certain standard.
In reality, it's just about appreciating the little things and then you'll be much happier."
As Sophia Grace and Rosie got older, they each became social media influencers.
The girls have millions of followers each on multiple platforms, including YouTube,
TikTok, and Instagram.
Sophia Grace's YouTube channel, which boasts well over 3 million subscribers as of October
2022, is filled with content centered on beauty, lifestyle, makeup tutorials, fashion, and
trying out different challenges.
She also promotes her music career on her online platforms.
On TikTok, you can find videos of her participating in different trends, and promoting her new
music, like her latest single "Little Things."
As for Rosie, the blonde beauty is thriving on social media as well.
She hit a million followers on YouTube on October 25, 2022, and commemorated the milestone
with an Instagram video.
Across her social platforms, she shares everything about her life, ranging from footage from
trips, videos of days in her life as a high school teenager, the latest songs she's released,
music video clips and even throwback posts of her and Sophia Grace as kids.
Although being a child star and growing up in the public eye has its perks, like meeting
celebrities and attending red carpet events, there are times when you have to deal with
the real world.
In August 2022, Sophia Grace publicly addressed rumors about whether she'd undergone any cosmetic
procedures on her YouTube channel.
"No, I don't have any plastic surgery.
I've probably answered this quite a lot of times on my Instagram and on YouTube."
However, she claimed that when she is older, she wouldn't be totally opposed to the idea
of getting work done.
But for now, Sophia Grace is going to continue rocking her natural looks!
During the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Sophia Grace founded her very own clothing
line, LoLo London.
She opened up about the venture in an interview with E! News in December 2021, saying:
"I always wanted to have my own business, whether it's been clothes, makeup, or something
I'm really passionate about.
I'm always interested in different fashions so I just wanted to make something that everyone
can relate to."
However, based on LoLo London's website, it seems that the brand is no longer in business.
Although its Instagram page is still active, the last post is from January 2022.
The bio claims, "We will be back soon," so there may potentially be a comeback to look
forward to.
Rosie's foray into the world of fashion consists of a collaboration with the U.K. brand New
Look.
On her Instagram, you can find Rosie posting from photoshoots wearing the brand's clothing
and promoting new upcoming projects that the brand is working on.
As evidenced by their famous tutus, these girls have always had great taste in clothes.
After becoming fan-favorites on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and skyrocketing to fame,
Sophia Grace and Rosie dabbled in acting throughout their childhoods.
Outside of their time on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Sophia Grace and Rosie starred in their
very own movie in 2014.
If you loved them as kids, then you are going to love "Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure."
In the film, the girls are correspondents sent to the fictional Switzelvania by Ellen's
show to report on the coronation of a new queen, and create a plan to help the best
princess win.
The girls also made a special appearance in a 2013 episode of "Sam & Cat."
In September 2019, Rosie made a big announcement on Instagram: She was going to start voiceover
acting for JoJo Siwa's animated series, The JoJo & BowBow Show Show voicing Grace and
Grace's dog Georgie.
"I don't think mine's fashionable.
I wish Grace was here to help me."
The show is an animated series centered on Siwa and her dog BowBow, where they go on
different adventures.
Like "Sam & Cat," the show was produced by Nickelodeon, marking Rosie's second time working
with the network.
What better way to celebrate your birthday than with your favorite cousin?
Rosie McClelland turned 15 in September 2021, and shared photos of herself celebrating with
Sophia Grace on her Instagram page.
In the caption, Rosie thanked Sophia Grace for her special birthday presents, and even
gushed over how beautiful her cousin is.
Back in April 2021, Rosie and Sophia Grace celebrated Sophia's 18th birthday together
as well.
Rosie wrote in the caption:
"Happy 18th Birthday for yesterday!
Forgot to post these.
Had the best day celebrating with you and love you so much."
Sophie Grace and Rosie had the ultimate Halloween costume in 2021.
Ten years after their first appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the singing duo
decided to recreate the outfits they originally wore in their viral video for Halloween.
Rosie posted photos and videos to her Instagram page of the cousins dressed up as their younger
selves for the holiday, giving their followers the throwback they never knew they needed.
"Ten years later, and we're dressing up as ourselves for Halloween."
Not only did they recreate their outfits perfectly, but they also blessed our timelines with another
cover of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass."
Talk about a full circle moment!
When Sophia Grace and Rosie were younger, we could tell just by watching them on "Ellen"
that they had a very special bond.
The two were always seen laughing together, dancing, and having a good time.
Although Sophia Grace is four years older than Rosie, the two have always had a very
close relationship, and even now, nothing has changed.
In a December 2021 interview with E! News, Sophia Grace said:
"People get mistaken because we don't always post things together online.
They think that we're not close anymore.
But we literally are like best friends."
In the interview, Sophia Grace continued to address the assumption that they are no longer
as close as they used to be when they were kids, adding:
"We always have family meet ups at my nana's house and we see each other.
We're still just as close as we ever were."
So there you have it: Their relationship is as strong as ever!
Sophia Grace and Rosie made their grand return to "Ellen" one last time in 2022 before the
hit talk show came to an end.
Eleven years after their original appearance, the cousins came back a little bit older,
and with even better tutus.
And you can probably guess which song they sang.
During their final appearance, the girls chatted with Ellen about some of their favorite memories
from being on the show.
For Rosie, it was getting a kiss on the cheek from Justin Bieber.
As for Sophia Grace, her favorite memory was meeting Drake on the red carpet at the Grammys.
It was a great throwback episode for all the longtime fans of "Ellen."
Sophia Grace announced on October 22, 2022, that she is expecting her first child.
In the video, the "Ellen" alum sat before a backdrop of pink and blue balloons, sharing
the news that she is 21 weeks along.
"I was very shocked when I first found out.
I got used to it now and I'm super, super happy about it, and I can't wait to share
this journey with you guys."
In the video, Sophia shared two sonogram scans and revealed that she already knows the gender
of her baby.
She teased more baby and maternity content that is coming to her channel soon, including
a special gender reveal.
Sophia Grace did not mention anything about the baby's father in the video.
Rosie congratulated her on the big news in an Instagram post of the sweet moment, writing:
"I can't wait to share this whole new chapter with you and be by your side watching you
be the best mum ever!
Love you so so much."
Congratulations, Sophia Grace!