Audrey Hobert

Audrey Hobert is an American singer-songwriter who turned heartbreak into a viral moment. Her debut single "Sue Me" racked up over 2 million TikTok views before it even hit streaming platforms, and her first album Who's the Clown? debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 in 2025. Signed to RCA Records, she writes candid, witty songs about modern dating and anxiety that have earned her a devoted fanbase and an MTV Video Music Award. As of 2026, she is headlining her first international tour and has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.[edit]

Audrey Hobert grew up in New York City and attended the Professional Children's School, a Manhattan private school for young performers. She started writing songs as a teenager to process personal experiences, drawing from her early love of poetry and musical theater. At the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU, she earned a degree in music business and production while interning at a music publishing company. That internship led to her first professional co-writing credits, including contributions to Gracie Abrams' 2024 album The Secret of Us. In late 2024, she posted a video of herself playing an original song called "Sue Me" from her apartment. The clip went viral, amassing over 2 million views and attracting interest from record labels. Before music took off, she worked as a barista at a coffee shop in Greenwich Village.[edit]

In early 2025, Hobert signed with RCA Records and released her debut single "Sue Me," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87. Her debut album Who's the Clown? dropped on August 15, 2025, via RCA and debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200. The album's second single, "Boy in the Backseat," reached number 42 on the Hot 100. In 2026, she won the MTV Video Music Award for Push Performance of the Year for "Sue Me" and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. She embarked on her first headlining tour, the Who's the Clown? Tour, across North America and Europe. She has also been confirmed as a supporting act for Gracie Abrams' 2027 stadium tour.[edit]

Hobert's public persona is that of a witty, self-deprecating "girl next door" who writes candidly about modern dating and anxiety. Her signature style mixes vintage 1970s fashion with contemporary streetwear. Her fans, who call themselves the "Clowns," share memes about bad dates inspired by her lyrics on social media. She has 1.2 million Instagram followers and 3.5 million TikTok followers, where her voice is direct and relatable.[edit]

Audrey Hobert's audience operates less like a traditional fandom and more like a digital support group for anyone who has ever waited in a parking lot for a date who never showed up. They trade memes about bad dates on social media, turning her lyrics into shared inside jokes that bind them together without needing a formal charter or organized campaigns. There are no subway ads funded by fan clubs or birthday billboards; instead, the community forms organically around her candid take on modern anxiety and her signature mix of vintage fashion and streetwear. While she commands millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram, her influence remains rooted in relatable songwriting rather than grassroots mobilization. Her rise has been rapid, fueled by viral moments and industry recognition, yet she lacks the deep-rooted rituals found among long-standing icons. This cultural footprint places her firmly within the global conversation at this specific moment in time. According to the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, Audrey Hobert is currently the 28th most famous person in Ireland, a position she holds steady from the previous cycle.[edit]

Before stepping into the spotlight, Hobert was a classically trained pianist who now primarily plays guitar during her live performances. The track "Boy in the Backseat" emerged directly from a painful evening where she was left waiting for a date who never arrived. Before her viral breakthrough, she worked as a barista in Greenwich Village, serving coffee while crafting songs about heartbreak. Her fans have unofficially adopted the name "Clowns," a nod to her debut album title Who's the Clown?. In August 2026, she performed a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music that critics praised for its breath control and charm. That same month, her music video for "Silver Jubilee" was dubbed "The Party Of The Year" by Nylon magazine. Recent coverage also highlighted a family affair where her brother Malcolm Todd became the face of Gap's Fall 2026 campaign, sparking humorous debates online about whether Robyn should sue him for covering "Dancing on My Own." Some media outlets compare her to Sue Heck from The Middle due to her father's writing credits on the show, though she has publicly reacted to these comparisons.[edit]

Audrey Hobert was born to parents whose names have not been publicly disclosed. She has not shared details about siblings. As of 2026, she is single and lives in New York City. She does not have any children.[edit]

Gracie Abrams is a frequent collaborator and mentor. Hobert co-wrote on Abrams' 2024 album The Secret of Us and will support her 2027 stadium tour. Jake Miller, a songwriter and producer, is an ex-boyfriend and frequent co-writer.[edit]

Audrey Hobert has had two public relationships. She dated songwriter and producer Jake Miller from 2022 to 2024. They met during a songwriting session in Los Angeles and ended amicably, continuing to collaborate professionally. In 2025, she had a short-lived relationship with indie musician Leo Bennett, introduced by a mutual friend at a music festival. The split was due to conflicting tour schedules. As of 2026, Hobert is single.[edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Audrey Hobert's net worth stands at $2 Million as of 2026. This valuation reflects her earnings from music sales and streaming royalties, alongside advances secured through her contract with RCA Records. Revenue generated from her 2026 headlining tour has contributed significantly to her financial growth, complemented by songwriting royalties earned from her collaboration with Gracie Abrams. She also maintains a modest endorsement deal with a fashion brand. The figure represents a substantial increase since her debut in 2025, driven largely by the commercial success of Who's the Clown? and the viral impact of her single "Sue Me."[edit]

Audrey Hobert won the MTV Video Music Award for Push Performance of the Year in 2026 for her debut single "Sue Me."[edit]