Chloe Clem

Chloe Clem is an American YouTube personality best known for her appearances on the family channel KAftC. The channel, which has grown to over 320,000 subscribers, centers on Chloe's everyday life and her bond with her older sister Lily. Her earliest on-screen moment, the 2011 viral video "Lily's Disneyland Surprise," introduced her to a wide audience when she was less than a year old. Today, she continues to be a regular presence in the channel's vlogs and Q&A videos, with her personal video "Q and A with Chloe" surpassing one million views.[edit]

Chloe Clem was born on November 30, 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents Katie and David Clem. Her first brush with online fame came in 2011 when her mother uploaded a video titled "Lily's Disneyland Surprise" to the KAftC channel. The clip, which featured Chloe as a baby alongside her sister Lily, quickly went viral and set the stage for the family's continued content creation. Katie, who manages the channel, began posting regularly, and Chloe appeared in many of the early videos. The content focused on the sisters' interactions, from playful moments to family outings, establishing a wholesome, relatable tone that resonated with viewers. Chloe's first official video appearance on the channel was on October 3, 2011.[edit]

Chloe Clem's career is defined by her ongoing role on the KAftC YouTube channel, which her mother Katie launched and operates. After the viral success of "Lily's Disneyland Surprise" in 2011, the channel grew steadily, attracting a loyal audience drawn to the Clem family's daily life and sibling dynamics. As Chloe got older, she became more active in the content, participating in challenges, Q&As, and vlogs. One of her most popular solo videos, "Q and A with Chloe," has earned over one million views, showcasing her individual appeal. By 2026, the KAftC channel has accumulated more than 320,000 subscribers, with Chloe remaining a central figure in its ongoing uploads.[edit]

Chloe Clem's public image is that of a cheerful, relatable child growing up on camera. The KAftC channel presents a wholesome, family-friendly view of her life, emphasizing sibling bonds and everyday adventures. Viewers often comment on her genuine personality and the sweet dynamic she shares with her sister Lily. The channel's format is typical of family vlogging, with Chloe's natural charm being a key draw. There is no official fandom name, but regular viewers express support through comments and shares.[edit]

Chloe Clem is a YouTube personality whose fame is rooted in a single, iconic moment of childhood skepticism. The viral video "Lily's Disneyland Surprise" (2011) introduced her to a global audience, but it was the 2013 side-eye glance that cemented her status as a cultural phenomenon. As of August 2026, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated Chloe Clem, but she does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, neither in the Global Top 1,000 nor in any Top-100 scope list. This unranked status is notable given the meme's enduring presence; the original video has amassed over 20 million views on YouTube, and the side-eye image has been continuously circulated since 2013.

Chloe's fanbase is diffuse and meme-driven, lacking any formal name or organized structure. Her audience consists primarily of internet users who engage with her as a reaction image rather than a dedicated fan following. The KAftC channel, where she appeared with her sister Lily, has 323,000 subscribers, but these viewers are better characterized as family-content consumers than as a fandom with rituals or internal culture. No fan campaigns, charity drives, or organized projects exist in her name; the closest was the 2021 NFT auction of the side-eye image, a commercial venture by the family and a music company, not a fan initiative.

Chloe's own social media presence, including Instagram (@chloeclem) and TikTok (@chloeclem10), is monitored by her parents and reflects her personal interests, such as anime and homeschooling. The meme's longevity was reaffirmed in February 2026, when news outlets noted that Chloe, now 15, "is still doing the face" in her own content. This enduring relevance, coupled with the absence of a formal ranking, underscores the unique nature of her fame: a viral icon whose influence is measured not by chart positions but by the persistent, everyday use of her image as a universal expression of unimpressed skepticism.[edit]

Chloe Clem's first on-camera appearance occurred when she was under a year old, in the 2011 video "Lily's Disneyland Surprise." Her solo video, "Q and A with Chloe," has surpassed one million views, making it one of the KAftC channel's most-watched clips. The channel name stands for "Katie and the Clem's," and her mother Katie originally started it to document family memories. Despite her online presence, Chloe has kept a relatively private life, with no separate personal accounts.

A foundational legend, verified and widely retold, is the 2013 "side-eye" incident. During a car ride, Chloe, then two, was told the family was going to see her dad at work, but instead they revealed a surprise trip to Disneyland. Her unimpressed, skeptical glance at the camera became one of the most recognized memes of the 2010s. A common distortion, however, frames her as unimpressed by Disneyland itself, when in fact she was reacting to the surprise reveal before the trip.

In September 2021, the original side-eye image was tokenized and auctioned as an NFT, selling for over $74,000 in cryptocurrency to a music company, 3F Music. This event was covered by major outlets, including the BBC and The Washington Post. More recently, in January 2025, Chloe's mother Katie expressed "a lot of guilt" about her daughter's viral fame in an exclusive People interview, adding a poignant human dimension to the meme's mythology. By February 2026, reports confirmed that Chloe, now 15, continues to make the side-eye expression in her own social media content, embracing her legacy.[edit]

Chloe Clem lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her parents Katie and David and her older sister Lily Clem. Her mother Katie is the creator and manager of the KAftC YouTube channel, handling filming and editing. Her father David works outside the public eye. The family often appears together in videos, though Chloe and Lily are the primary on-screen personalities. No pets or extended family members have been prominently featured.[edit]

Chloe Clem is primarily associated with her older sister Lily Clem, with whom she appears in most KAftC videos. Her mother Katie Clem is the channel's creator and manager. The family's content style has been compared to other family vloggers like Bonnie Hoellein's children.[edit]

Chloe Clem is a minor and has no publicly known dating history or romantic relationships. As of 2026, she is single.[edit]

As a minor whose online presence is part of a family-run YouTube channel, Chloe Clem does not have a publicly disclosed individual net worth. The KAftC channel generates income through ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales, but specific financial details are not available. The channel's subscriber base of over 320,000 suggests modest earnings typical of a mid-sized family vlogging channel.[edit]