Top Deaf Creators by Platform

Deaf creators aren’t just making noise – they’re leading conversations, breaking barriers, and racking up millions of followers across social media.

From TikTok stars like Scarlet May with 4 million followers to Instagram icons like Nyle DiMarco and YouTube standouts like Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, Deaf influencers are commanding platforms and shifting culture. These creators use their visibility to entertain, educate, and advocate, blending creativity with authenticity. Whether it’s comedy, lifestyle content, activism, or music, their voices—spoken or signed are being heard loud and clear. This generation of Deaf creators isn’t just participating in the digital space. THEY ARE OWNING IT.

Instagram

• Jessica Kellgren-Fozard – ~450k followers
• Nyle DiMarco – ~1.6M followers
• Estefani Arevalo – ~ 379k followers
• Janet Moreno – ~ 376k
• Beth + Coop – ~ 383k

TikTok

• Scarlet May – ~4M followers
• Chrissy Marashall – ~1.2M followers
• Jake (“Our Signed World”) – ~964K followers
• Patrick Mcullin & Big Ben -~ 1.1M followers

YouTube

• Jessica Kellgren-Fozard – ~ 837K subscribers
• Beth & Coop – ~ 708K subscribers
• Nyle DiMarco – ~ 115k subscribers
• Rikki Poynter – ~ 91K subscribers

Others to Watch

• Marlee Matlin has ~ 216K Instagram followers & ~410K on X (formerly “Twitter”).
• Shaylee Mansfield (young actress/influencer) has viral reach on YouTube & TikTok.
• Sean Forbes (Deaf rapper & activist) is notable for reach through music & impact.