Lilly Singh is a performer, comedian, and content creator who used to go by the online handle Superwoman. She used her massive following from the internet to launch a career in acting, music, and book writing. The multi-talented artist has had the opportunity to tour the world and make a fortune. As of 2022, Lilly Singh has a net worth of $20 million.
Early Life
Singh grew up in the Scarborough neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she was born on September 26, 1998. Malvindar Kaur and Sukvindar Singh, her parents, are from Hoshiarpur, India, and immigrated to the US to run a small business.
She was raised under the monotheistic religion, Sikhism, with her older sister Tina, who also became a YouTuber. Lilly had previously stated that she was a tomboy as a youngster.
Mary Shadd Public School was her elementary school, and she proceeded to Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute in Malvern, Toronto, in 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University in 2010.
YouTube Career
Lilly created a YouTube channel under the username “IISuperwomanII” in October 2010. She later changed her account name to her real identity in 2019 as she believed it was more empowering.
She started a second channel, “SuperwomanVlogs,” in December 2011, which she now calls “Lilly Singh Vlogs.” There, she documents her everyday activities and incorporates behind-the-scenes clips from her main videos.
In 2014, Singh was nominated for a Streamy Award and a Shorty Award. Her channel, which is filled with skits and collaborations with big celebrities, now has a subscriber count of 14.7 million.
Other Endeavors
As an online personality, Lilly also made a few songs. She went on a world tour dubbed “A Trip to Unicorn Island” in March 2015, where she showcased her YouTube material as well as musical talents.
She has also appeared in a number of films and television series over the years. She was featured in The Simpsons, Bad Moms, Fahrenheit 451, Ice Age: Collision Course, America’s Got Talent, and more.
In March 2017, the artist released a book called “How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life”. It peaked at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. In 2018, she established Unicorn Island Productions in Los Angeles.
Talk Show
In March 2019, television network NBC revealed that Singh would helm the talk show A Little Late with Lilly Singh. It debuted on September 16, 2019, to mostly good reviews.
The program ended after its two seasons on May 6, 2021. Singh has committed to a Netflix comedy project. Plus, Universal Television Alternative Studio has signed a partnership with her production company.
Personal Life
Lilly Singh announced her bisexuality in 2019. After coming out, there has been no news of her being in a relationship with a man or a woman. However, she did date Yousef Erakat in 2015, a fellow YouTuber.
After finishing her tour in 2015, she moved from Canada to Los Angeles. She was renting a place at first but eventually bought a luxury home in San Fernando Valley.
