If you were online in 2011, you couldn't escape them. Two tiny girls from Essex, England, draped in pink tutus and plastic tiaras, rapping Nicki Minaj’s "Super Bass" with an intensity that would make a seasoned performer sweat. It was the viral video heard ‘round the world.
Sophia Grace Brownlee was the powerhouse vocalist, then only eight. Rosie McClelland was the hype girl, a five-year-old whirlwind of silent support and perfectly timed hair flips.
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They weren't just a flash in the pan. Ellen DeGeneres saw them, flew them to Los Angeles, and basically gave them the keys to her studio. They became the faces of a generation of YouTube-to-TV crossovers. But then, as it usually does with child stars, the tutus got put in storage. The internet moved on to the next viral toddler. People started wondering: where did they go?
The Tea Time Era and the Nickelodon Paydays
For years, Sophia Grace and Rosie were absolute fixtures on daytime television. They didn't just perform; they interviewed A-listers. Remember "Tea Time with Sophia Grace & Rosie"? They sat down with Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, asking questions that only kids could get away with while sipping tea from floral china.
It was lucrative. Very lucrative.
Reports from the era, including data leaked by TMZ around 2014, suggested that Sophia Grace alone was pulling in roughly $50,000 for their straight-to-DVD movie, Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure. Their contract even had provisions for a five-picture deal where earnings could have climbed to $100,000 per installment. That’s a lot of lemonade money.
But the industry wasn't always smooth sailing. There was that whole "Into the Woods" situation. Sophia Grace had actually been cast as Little Red Riding Hood in the Disney film. However, her parents eventually pulled her out. The official word? She was just too young for the role’s darker undertones once rehearsals started. Lilla Crawford took over, and the girls went back to their own brand of pink-hued chaos.
Life After the Tutus
They’re adults now. Honestly, it makes us all feel ancient.
Sophia Grace Brownlee is 22. In early 2026, she’s navigating a world that’s a far cry from the Ellen stage. She’s a mother now, having welcomed her son, River, in February 2023. By late 2024, she had announced her second pregnancy—a daughter due in 2025—effectively pivoting her "brand" from viral child star to a relatable, young "mumfluencer."
She still does music, though it’s less "Super Bass" and more reflective pop. Tracks like "Girl in the Mirror" (which featured Silentó, remember him?) showed she wanted to be taken seriously. She also launched her own fashion brand, LoLo London.
What about Rosie?
Rosie McClelland, now 19, has taken a slightly different path. She was always the "quiet" one, but she’s found her voice. Literally. She’s been churning out singles like "Handstand," "Safe In Your Love," and her recent 2025/2026 tracks like "No Lie" and "Speeding."
Unlike her cousin, who has leaned heavily into lifestyle vlogging and motherhood, Rosie seems determined to make it as a mainstream pop artist. She’s active on TikTok, sharing studio vlogs and showing off a vocal range that most people didn't know she had when she was just the "hype girl."
The Ellen Finale: One Last Super Bass
In May 2022, right before The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended its historic run, the cousins returned for a final goodbye. It was a weirdly emotional moment for Gen Z and Millennials alike. They were 19 and 15 at the time, standing on the same stage where they’d met Nicki Minaj a decade earlier.
They did the song again.
It wasn't as high-energy as the 2011 version—they’re older, cooler, and probably a bit tired of that specific track—but the chemistry was still there. They even joked about their "nervous bugs" (a ritual where they’d pretend to spit out bugs and stomp on them before going on air) and their love for Jamba Juice.
Why We Still Care About Sophia Grace and Rosie
The fascination with Sophia Grace and Rosie persists because they represent a very specific moment in internet history. They were among the first "organic" viral stars of the YouTube era before everything became a calculated marketing play by TikTok agencies.
There's also the "cousin bond" that people find endearing. Despite the inevitable rumors of a fallout that plague every famous duo, they still post photos together. In April 2024, they shared sweet family photos with Sophia’s son, River, proving that while their professional paths have diverged, the family tie remains.
Current Projects in 2026
- Rosie's Music: She is currently promoting her 2026 releases and focusing on live stream performances.
- Sophia’s Content: Her YouTube channel has shifted toward family vlogs, nursery prep, and "get ready with me" style fashion content.
- The Legacy: Their books and singing dolls still float around on resale sites, serving as relics of the early 2010s.
They aren't "the girls in the tutus" anymore. They are young women navigating the bizarre reality of having their childhood archived in 4K for millions to see.
If you want to keep up with them today, the best bet is Rosie’s TikTok for the music side and Sophia’s Instagram for the family updates. It's a fascinating look at how two kids from Essex managed to turn a silly YouTube video into a decade-plus of relevance without falling into the "troubled child star" tropes we see so often.
To see how they’ve changed, you should check out Sophia Grace’s "Life Update" vlogs on YouTube, where she discusses the transition from child fame to motherhood, or follow Rosie McClelland’s Spotify for her latest pop singles.