YouTuber & singer Gabbie Hanna speaks about becoming famous on social media & her music career

Gabbie Hanna speaks to Oxford Union president Hannah Edwards about becoming famous on Vine and how she handled fame at a young age.
Ms Hanna has released two studio albums and written both plays and books. She took a break from social media in 2022 after she posted over 100 TikTok videos in one day - which she later attributed to a manic episode brought on by bipolar.
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[@RachelOates]

So disappointing. Just 2 months ago I was publicly forgiving and praising her for changing and maturing, then she slips back to this. Such a shame to see.

[@christina2115]

I'm sorry you're being disrespected all over again. You are incredibly talented and are no where near boring. Your videos taught me a lot about literature, more than I've learned in school. Keep up the good work.

[@Laughwithmeoratme]

Agreed!

[@Thomassteven00]

While i don’t think you ever meant ill intent you were just giving your personal opinion as someone who kept up with her over the years i do think there is still resentment from her on the parody dog book since that was what really got her upset it seems. I do wish she would not be bitter and not take it so personally because at the end of the day it’s just art and different styles are for different people. Hope someday she can not be as upset on this issue because it’s such a small thing to have resentment about and holding on to resentment ultimately is not good for anyone.

[@Laughwithmeoratme]

Gabbie just can't get over the fact....that she actually can't take criticism in a healthy constructive way.

[@viancavarma3455]

I am so sorry you even had to see this.

[@twiggymorris406]

She really minimized the fact that she gave her book to a person that she "didn't find interesting" and then got mad, lied about the person and went on a whole campaign against her... for reviewing the book that GABBIE sent her. That's wild.

[@user-cz1jq1xr4s]

Calling an interviewer 'dude' at Oxford University just feels.... Weird, dude.

[@MistySpring]

And disrespectful

[@mirandafields2151]

But then again look at who they chose to have on, so what did they expect

[@ceciliap5336]

Just extemely weird behavior

[@ashleyoliver725]

This interview is insane lol she hasn’t changed at all and is still stuck in a victim mentality, WHO says that it’s “selfish” for them to not return/make content on the internet that’s so entitled 😬

[@rebmoe14]

I think she meant it would be selfish to not share her gifts with the world and the things she’s learned, specifically her experiences with the Holy Spirit/God.

[@ashleyoliver725]

@@rebmoe14still entitled, no matter how you look at it 😅 it’s a weird thing to say

[@deathrays]

does she even listen to the question? my god, she has not changed at all.

[@mirandafields2151]

14:30 proof she hasnt changed one bit. She cant and wont ever stay away from social media

[@trinsg1634]

Isn’t this what y’all have told her she is? Not creative, boring, not intelligent 🤔and worse

[@RoxanneLavender]

Even if she hasn't changed, people like you certainly haven't hence your same old 'proof she hasn't changed' crap like she owes you or me or anyone anything. Why should she change for you if you're not gonna change for her? She's trying to change for herself, she's not reading comments, and because of people like you i hope she's able to stick to that permanently.

[@mirandafields2151]

@@RoxanneLavender except I didn’t screw ppl over like she did. And its because of mindless followers like you that she won’t ever take accountability for her terrible actions. She loves to rewrite history to portray herself as the victim and people like you enable her to continue to do so. Everything that ever happened in her life, she brought it upon herself. Even the rice gum situation. It’s never OK to put your hands on anyone, so I was on her side, but at the end of the day, she did lie about him hitting her… she changed the story multiple times to get people on her side. That’s why people don’t believe victims.

[@girlbrains163]

@@RoxanneLavenderamazing that you can type all that while licking Gabbie’s boots.

[@blueismylove3128]

​@@RoxanneLavender All this for someone who'd probably call you a btch and a narcissist the moment you bring up valid concerns against her 😒. Do better with your life.

[@carolyn9961]

Gabbie has the biggest ego with the falsest sense of humility. She genuinely lacks self-awareness while acting like she is deeper than the general public

[@sus4nah]

It’s so crazy how it boils down to that. She has NO self awareness! It’s so intriguing to me because I try so hard day in and day out to be aware of how I’m behaving and being perceived (possibly to a fault but that’s not the point here). To watch someone work so hard to position themselves as literally never being wrong is enthralling.

[@Laughwithmeoratme]

I was trying to say this exact thing and you said it ten times better than i could have, THANK YOU! i agree 100000% with this comment.

[@YellowLemonRedApple]

if she's getting interviewed by Oxford it should be through the Psychology department

[@sandeb.2797]

The way she just forgets what questions were asked is so indicative of the fact that she literally just talks just to talk. Like there’s no consideration for staying on topic and making a cohesive convo as long as she gets to talk about herself.

[@RoxanneLavender]

She's got ADHD, and you can hear in her voice that she randomly got anxious and checked out a bit due to that. I have anxiety, brain fog when anxious is a very common thing, i heard it in her voice at around the 2 to 3 minute mark.

[@shannonwardlaw2182]

I don't think not having public speaking skills is grounds for moral judgement. The logic flow you're referring to is something I have to train debaters in, let alone the general public.

[@blueismylove3128]

​@@RoxanneLavenderI have ADHD too, bad. Like i cried because I was so frustrated thst i kept losing stuff the moment i put it down. Gabbie is just narcissistic and cant handle anything not being about her. This isnt about ADHD, especially if you examine her past and frankly present behavior towards people.

[@blueismylove3128]

​@@shannonwardlaw2182Are you unaware of who GH is? Its clear her ramblings arent the only thing coming into play in op's judgement.

[@rebmoe14]

I can see how this could be perceived in this way. However, I just can imagine how nervous, anxious, and self-critical I would be in that room so much so that I would most likely be replaying every answer I give back and analyzing it as the conversation continues which really gives a non-present vibe. So she possibly could be trying to come across as likeable as possible due to social anxiety.

[@meghanh3264]

Thinks it’s “selfish” not to return to the internet. Oh my lorddddddd 😭😂

[@RoxanneLavender]

She told an interesting story about her experience with cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery as an influencer in L.A. Like how she went to get a bit of filler above her nose bridge, then they talked her into getting it in the tip of her nose too, and her chin, jawline, temples, botox, lips, etc. How every time she would go to get touch-ups they would be like ''you're not symmetrical you'll look better with this, and it's free'', etc. It was actually really interesting to hear about that, and how majorly toxic that sh*t is, and to beware the things these people will say if you you go to these places, and how it can really darken your spirit, etc. I wonder if it happens in the UK too with influencers, i bet it does.

[@dezireeholaday61194]

She has soooooo much artistic skill. I’m so happy she shares that and her love for it. I struggle with that so she helps me.

[@meghanh3264]

Having to watch this in chunks because it’s so cringey but she is just delusional.

[@Mr.Rogers143]

How on earth did Gabbie Hanna wind up on this? How do you help a narcissist? Well, you don't invite them to Oxford to be put on a platform so they can talk about themselves. That would just be fueling their narcissism. Oh wait.... okay. I see what Oxford is doing. I guess they didn't film the part where the audience was briefed before Gabbie came out that this interview is a staged event designed to showcase this influencer’s narcissistic traits for educational purposes. Got it!

[@sus4nah]

Omggg that would be so juicy if that’s the case. I buy it tbh

[@literallysydd5964]

The lack of self awareness is truly alarming

[@kirstenvankirk3830]

When she came back, I watched her videos and thought she has completely changed. This whole convo brings back past behavior I hope had died. Some things never change. Also the millennial lingo used during this conversation is insane to me

[@pinkieskeelo]

the lack of insight is concerning :(

[@TeacupToaster]

The way she speaks about Rachel shows she hasn't done any self reflection. I'm disappointed :/

[@FalcaoXTZ]

This was once a respected platform

[@NoisesofArchitecture]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@__rm307]

Right. Welcome to 2024 - when views Trump everything.

[@blueismylove3128]

​@@__rm307 Well it does only have 7k so i guess having an literal insane person on to interview didnt work for them

[@Alan_steak]

Next guest Amberlynn Reid

[@Starbuxlvr1313]

Queen of pillow mountain 😂

[@jovialnobody]

"so I'm just here having this cute Oxford type moment, y'all" 😂😂😂

[@Alan_steak]

@@jovialnobody 🤭🤭🤭🤭stop💀

[@sus4nah]

Gorl spotting

[@Alan_steak]

@@sus4nah 🥚🥚🥚🍳

[@broskination]

She didn’t need this ego boost 😭

[@outofspacee1422]

I would agree here

[@savannah495]

She sent her book to rachel oats to review and now calls her untalented and a loser, just because Rachel kept it real

[@violetblythe6912]

She wasn’t wrong though. Rachel is a pompous bitch and the only time she gets substantial views is when she’s making fun of others. Gabbie may be no Walt Whitman, but Rachel’s poetry is so boring I couldn’t even get through it. She has no room to critique others’ poetry.

[@philiprhym5898]

UK post Brexit is struggling

[@billieseyelashes]

the laugh that came out of my throat 😭

[@katiearellanes891]

Calling a person you asked personally to review your book a looser, is so ironic.

[@catcat9582]

Couldn't even bother to dress smartly...

[@galaxyghost1340]

Why would you do this 😅 Was there literally nobody else available?

[@girlbrains163]

like totally dude ya know whatever like

[@MistySpring]

How many times does she say "like" and "dude"...?

[@LaMasLinda8808]

Funny how you only notice she is doing it but you don’t call out how the woman she’s speaking to says like just as much as she does. Just goes to show that you just want to hate her so bad 😂

[@isabellesousa1618]

lol was the person in the audience coughing when she was talking about taking criticism like a champ knows what we know

[@sus4nah]

Time stamp plssss

[@felixthewhat2233]

Justice for Jessi and Rachel

[@crystalm3th573]

Gabbie is very good at “talking”. Like genuinely, that alone is a skill that can get people places. She has ZERO rights to be there. She def networked with someone good enough to get this opportunity. And that’s on being good at blabbing.

[@ambylam]

I'm legitimately jealous of how many talentless people are successful just because they will sell their soul for any networking opportunity they can find.

[@deathrays]

yeah whoever vouched to get her on here is about to get fired. 😂

[@crystalm3th573]

@@ambylam as someone working a 9-5 that’s perpetually on LinkedIn, there are so many people who are still unemployed and still facing the after effects of Covid on the job markets. These are people with years of solid experience, great work ethic, high qualifications and they’re still struggling. And then there’s influencers like Gabbie. Influencers in general have it easy but hey, some of them are creative and genuine enough for us to vouch. Gabbie is NOT one of them. It’s one of those things that make you realize how effed up things are. A professor, author, artist, musician or anybody influential with a good character could’ve been given this opportunity, and they bring GABBIE HANNA 🤦🏻‍♀️ Disappointing on all levels. Not something you would expect from Oxford.

[@jeff022889]

Who is Gabbie Hanna?

[@meghanh3264]

I am so jealous that you don’t know.

[@Laughwithmeoratme]

She tries so hard to be cool that she forgets who she is. Stop tryiing so hard to be someone that you think is going to ve considered cool and start being yourself. I guess when you have no idea who you really are then it's pretty impossible and thats Gabbie. She's out of touch and gives herself WAAAY TOO MUCH CREDIT. 0 out of 10 for me. 🥴

[@xchurrogirlx]

who signed off on this? yikes. this person does not deserve a platform to speak at this level.

[@Ti-hp8eb]

Literally, 3 mins ago, I had never heard of her before. I wish I could go back 4 mins and skip this crud!

[@krazykittykat759]

I thought she changed for the better, but here we are yet again...

[@eastendthug]

Who?

[@laurab1673]

22:45 what got cut here? 🤔

[@GLeon-ov9yu]

She does not sound educated. How many times did she say, “dude”?

[@Seawiz21]

She lost me when said “Oxford is a human experience” which humans? The ones from Harry Potter?

[@viancavarma3455]

Imagine working hard enough to be studying at OXFORD just for this to be the exposure you recieve💀💀💀💀

[@jannecapelle_art]

whose idea was this interview?? i think someone needs their pay cut if they think this was a good idea...

[@Hannah-fp8xc]

She sounds so bitter and vindictive while talking about the girl who critiqued her poetry. This act that Gabbie is putting on that she “doesn’t care” is fooling no one.

[@luisamolina4349]

DOES SHE EVEN KNOW WHERE SHES AT FOR MORE THAN A FEW SENTENCES!! IM EMBARRASSED FOR THE INTERVIEWY

[@shauryakumar1423]

This IS or WAS the official channel of OxfordUnion? If it is then...oh boy!

[@Taylormayde14]

15:00 she’s talking about Rachel oats calling her a loser. She’s hoping that we all would forget that she intentionally sent Rachel her book so it could be reviewed. If you already thought she was a loser with no talent, why send her the book for a review? It’s almost as if she did this on purpose because she thought it would gain her sympathy from the public. She set all of this up and it blew up in her face. You people need to pay better attention to the words this monster says. She gives herself away every single time she opens her big mouth.

[@lywmikr]

What is happening..? Is there another Oxford University I didn't know of? Why is she there? I'm so confused...

[@ChristIsKing876]

Oxford lol

[@johnburns903]

Thankful for this recording so I get to hear what she said!!

[@kaitlynflint6323]

Omg she hasn’t changed at all

[@bazinga-tt9pj]

Hell nahhhh

[@fathima1639]

Time to unsubscribe 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@LHS427]

you were never subscribed tho

[@rebmoe14]

People don’t realize how easy it is to slip into old habits. I don’t know Gabbie and nor do anyone of you. What she said at one point in the video was not very kind and seemed harsh. However, because she slipped back into old habits on a very publicized interview doesn’t mean she has not change in some regard. How many of you could stay off social media for a year after people baiting you every week or possibly every day? Not a lot I don’t think. There’s something to be said for that. How a so-called narcissistic person stay away for that long? I think there could be more to the story and to consider calling out her words and actions to promote her to change or realize she made a mistake instead of bullying/diagnosing someone they never met.

[@throwawayjtp]

That's really awesome and inspiring. Thank you for the talk.

[@miramuchachito296]

Really?

[@protogenxl]

how about getting Tuva Semmingsen?

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Famous ⁉️🤣🔥

[@skylarpaul1248]

Love her ❤️

[@charlesmorgan4485]

Cool vibe awesome.nope

[@divaplavalaguna_]

Love her so much

[@ThatAmbientGuy]

Really listen to what she is saying. People should be so happy for her.

[@skylarpaul1248]

Gabbie isn’t a horrible person. She’s just been rude and made some mistakes. So has every single person reading this. (Don’t bring up yk who,neither or the girls want to hear that brought up)

[@Thomassteven00]

Agree I’m not a stan or hater I agree there are still things she needs to make amends for but people do act like she unalived a child or SAed someone people take their dislike for her to unhealthy levels. When it comes down to it I don’t view her any different from someone like Amanda Bynes or Lindsay Lohan who had public breakdowns and said and did very outrageous things during those breakdowns.

[@violetblythe6912]

Facts. I think honestly people just find her annoying so they refuse to extend any empathy and consider WHY someone develops such a fragile ego and desperate need for validation. Gabbie is definitely starting to get better despite what this comment section is saying though. Not sure what the point of this interview was ngl, but from all the recent videos she has posted on her channel she obviously has at least made *some* progress.

[@Thomassteven00]

@@violetblythe6912 With Gabbie she has many years of her own demons and probably learned negative behavior growing up to unlearn and change she is trying but she definitely still has work to do.

[@ThatFont]

@@Thomassteven00Do you mind? Bringing up other peoples trauma in order to straw man people you disagree with is not the win you think it is.

[@miramuchachito296]

​@Thomassteven00 you are a liar. Of course you are a Stan. I saw your comments in every single related content . But hey! You do you.

[@lalailm]

This comment section is such a perfect example of what COGNITIVE DISSONANCE is 😂😂 i keep coming back to read it bc it’s fascinating to see the levels of coping that cancel culture supporters are having to do here just bc they don’t accept that there are people out there who care about what Gabbie Hanna has to say. But I guess being averse to debate is a key element of cancel culture so no surprises here

[@rowanwayland1543]

It's such a weird flex that you keep coming and reading comments about a person you haven't even met in your life. Move on, go outside once in a while 🤣

[@lalailm]

@@rowanwayland1543 lol the irony of it, when its the very people who claim they hate gabbie and think she doesn’t deserve a platform that seem to engage in any content that involves her. Oh, I love it😂😂

[@crystalm3th573]

We dislike her because of HER ACTIONS. It’s not deeper than that. No idea why people like you still support her, but you do you. Not only has she not apologized, she came back with a new persona, like everytime she comes back. It’s all performative and y’all fall for it everytime. The actions remain the same, just a different persona. To each their own. But don’t diss people who despise her, we have our reasons, just like you still like her despite of all her actions.

[@YPM498]

@@crystalm3th573 but you’re still inadvertently supporting her by commenting on videos about her?

[@pam8713]

So basically your admitting your also garbage? If you truly look at it from a intellectual pov you’d realize she has many problems. Lack of self awareness, lack of accountability, lack of respect of others art/work, and she down right arrogant. I commend and cannot deny she was a powerhouse in the social media industry and honestly props to her handling of the money she inquired but don’t be obtuse and say it’s cancel culture when if you’d actually saw the interview she doesn’t humanize herself but rather fakes victim mentality and that’s also dangerous.

[@richilara-ti3ms]

this girl has several degrees has millions of followers had several falls and comebacks charting billboard music without a label 2 New York best sellers maybe not take advice with people but internet shit money id listen take advice from people who have what u want and she's turned really positive after everything 'I doubt the people hating dint even watch the vid cuz they don't have the mental company to understand

[@girlbrains163]

Huh?

[@sus4nah]

And John Lennon beat his wife. Talented people can be awful too

[@itsyourdestiny17]

So happy to see her back and see her happier in life❤

[@lornatw]

I'm so glad there are people who can see through the easy judgements and see just how incredible, honest and a light Gabbie and her story and art is much love always 💗

[@miramuchachito296]

😅😅 get help

[@paigecampf1033]

I love this so much, she’s an amazing person, I love her songs and she’s literally so real, and I don’t know why people hate on people’s past mistakes when she actually talked about it, it’s just like leave her alone if you don’t like her, but don’t be rude, but I guess the internet is like that. We just need love and peace in this world dude. ❤️❤️❤️

[@miramuchachito296]

Get help

[@paigecampf1033]

@@miramuchachito296 I would but therapy is expensive at the moment, maybe whenever inflation goes down I’ll consider it 😘

[@miramuchachito296]

@@paigecampf1033 yes I know honey. You need universal health care. No sorry you don't need it you deserve it. But a beginning will be stopping to follow people that only want your money. You deserve better . Really

[@paigecampf1033]

@@miramuchachito296 I’ve been to therapy before dude, I’m mentally well trust me. I have a stable job and I’m not out there murdering people so I think it’s suffice to say I’m doing good in life. How about we both have different opinions about things and move on? 😂

[@miramuchachito296]

@@paigecampf1033 good for you 👍

[@maria369]

👃🏼

[@violetblythe6912]

You’re pathetic lol.

[@sjsmusical]

So hateful :( bless you

[@lalailm]

She is proof that living your best authentic life and working on yourself is the best revenge ever. The way there are people here in the comments who are having to cope HARD…

[@jackieeg]

the only person coping hard is you… 13 mins ago you commented again about the comment section… seriously you need a life.

[@girlbrains163]

She wears a new costume personality every other month. She’s as inauthentic as they come.

[@masesero2150]

Wish the best for you Gabbie, may be protected from the hateful hearts.

[@CliveTheFrog]

NURSE, BIG NOSE ESCAPED!!! 👃

[@sjsmusical]

So hateful :( bless you

[@blueismylove3128]

​@@sjsmusicalWhats hateful is asking a creator to read your book and critique it, only to turn around and bully them, sending your massive audience to also go and harass them to the point they have a breakdown for doing what you asked.

[@ball00n.]

Why is she at oxford university