In 2018,Liza Koshy, one of the biggest internet stars of all time, disappeared.
Well, not quite.
She interviewed former PresidentBarack Obamaaround the 2016 election, won fourStreamys, and became a stapleMet Galared carpet host.
Liza Koshy during the Netflix A ‘Family Affair’ Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian on June 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images
To her fans and followers, she was in the prime of her life.
But to Koshy, she was drowning.
But I was fully living in fear.
Will I be understood?
It took six months for Koshy to get to a place where she felt comfortable sharing.
I dont have to edit.
They got it and Ill see it two years from now.
Some of her longtime collaborators and friends now include fellowFamily Affairactress Joey King and pop sensationSabrina Carpenter.
[Sabrina] is a good cookie, Koshy says.
No wonder shes experiencing the most success.
InA Family Affair, she stars as Eugenie, best friend to aspiring producer Zara (King).
Shes often called ascene-stealer,a characterization she appreciates, but notes shes never trying to earn.
Wont lie, that boosts the ego for sure, she says.
At the same time, Id rather be a scene sharer and really own the stage together.
I dont want to ever take away from the story.
Koshys resume is already impressive shes doneVine, YouTube, hosting, creating, and being the comic relief.
Now, she says, shes ready to be the star.
Im ready for the lead.
Im so ready for it, she says.
I gave my all to YouTube and saw how that turned out.
So, Im interested to see what happens when I give my all to the lead of a film.
Im so grateful I gave myself that break.
