20 Memes That Turned Regular People Into Internet Celebrities

In the age of the internet, fame can come in many forms, and for these 20 individuals, it came in the form of becoming memes. From the “Kombucha Girl” Brittany Broski to the “Salt Bae” Nusret Gökçe, these individuals have leveraged their internet fame to achieve success in various ways.

One notable example is András Arató, known as “Hide the Pain Harold,” who was already an award-winning engineer before becoming a meme sensation. Similarly, Jonathan Goldsmith, who was already a famous actor, gained internet fame as “The Most Interesting Man in the World” from a Dos Equis campaign.

Others, like Maggie Goldenberger and Sammy Griner, chose to pursue different paths after their meme fame, with Goldenberger becoming a nurse and Griner using his notoriety to raise money for his father’s life-saving operation.

Despite the different paths they have taken, these individuals have all experienced the unique phenomenon of becoming memes and have found ways to navigate and capitalize on their internet fame. Whether they continue to embrace their meme status or move on to other pursuits, their stories serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of fame in the digital age.