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Manon Mathews is an American comedian, actress, and social media personality. She is best known for her videos on Vine and her appearances in film and television.[1]

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Early life and education

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Manon was born and raised in Los Angeles. She studied theatre, dance, and film production at Santa Barbara City College.[1]

Career

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She began her professional career at Second City Conservatory, the Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade.[1]

Mathews rose to prominence on the video app Vine where she ultimately amassed a fan base of over 3,000,000 followers and accrued over 1,400,000,000 loops until Vine was unceremoniously shuttered. She became one of the USA's top performing members of the burgeoning subset of online entertainers known as 'Vine Stars' that dominated the app before it became defunct.[1][2][3]

Comedy

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As a stand-up comedian, she has appeared at Dad's Garage in Atlanta, Georgia,[4] SF Sketchfest,[5] and the 2018 Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, as part of its 'New Faces Of Comedy' program.[6]

Acting

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She appeared as supporting actress in the feature films Welcome to Forever, FML, and starred as Chloe in the 2016 film Holiday Breakup,[2][7] which was written and directed by her father, Temple Mathews. She has also appeared in Broad City, Single by 30, and Sorry Not Sorry.[2]

As a talent, she has appeared in advertisements for Bud Light and also partnered with brands such as T-Mobile, Best Buy, Diet Coke, Toyota, and McDonald's.[8]

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Manon Mathews is an American comedian, , , , , and podcaster born on October 22, 1988, in . She rose to prominence as a content creator on the short-form video platform , where her comedic sketches garnered over 1.6 billion loops and a following of more than 2.4 million. Mathews honed her improvisational and stand-up skills as an alumnus of prestigious comedy institutions, including Conservatory in Hollywood, , and . Her success led to recognition as a finalist for Viner of the Year at the in both 2016 and 2017, highlighting her innovative use of digital media for humor. She was selected as a New Face at the festival in in 2018. Transitioning to traditional media, Mathews has appeared in television series such as (2014) and Single by 30 (2016), as well as the film Holiday Breakup (2016), where she showcased her acting talents. In 2020, she published her debut book, Funny How It Works Out: Personal Stories & Lessons On How I Got My Sht Together*, a blending comedic anecdotes with insights on personal growth, manifestation, and , which became available in both print and formats. More recently, Mathews launched her solo podcast ManonFestation in November 2024, where she explores topics like comedy, relationships, and spiritual beliefs through introspective monologues, distributed on platforms including and . In 2024, she became a mother, incorporating themes of family into her ongoing work. Her multifaceted career emphasizes connection through laughter, drawing from her roots and ongoing contributions to digital and live comedy.

Early life and education

Childhood and upbringing

Manon Lucy Mathews was born on October 22, 1988, in . She was raised in the Los Angeles area by her parents, including her father, Temple Mathews, a known for projects such as Disney's .

Education and early training

Mathews graduated from Calabasas High School. Mathews attended Santa Barbara City College, where she studied theatre, dance, and film production, gaining foundational skills in performance and creative storytelling. Following her college studies, she pursued early improv and comedy training at prominent institutions, including Conservatory in Hollywood, where she completed two years of instruction, as well as and . These programs honed her skills in , character work, and , preparing her for professional performance.

Career

Social media and online fame

Manon Mathews launched her career on the short-video platform in 2013, quickly gaining popularity with her comedic sketches that amassed more than 2.4 million followers and over 1.6 billion loops by the time the app shut down. Her content featured short-form humorous videos focusing on relationships, everyday absurdities, and character-driven bits, such as exaggerated takes on and family dynamics, which resonated widely with audiences seeking relatable . This style drew from her improv training at institutions like Conservatory in Hollywood. Following Vine's shutdown in 2017, Mathews transitioned seamlessly to other platforms, repurposing her signature humor for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where she continued producing viral sketches and personal vlogs. By November 2025, she had cultivated millions of followers across these sites, including approximately 2 million on Instagram and 2.5 million on TikTok, with her videos consistently achieving high engagement through ongoing content about daily life and comedy. Her YouTube channel, featuring longer-form comedy and collaborations, further expanded her digital footprint to over 78,000 subscribers. Mathews' online visibility led to numerous brand partnerships, leveraging her comedic appeal for campaigns with major companies including Bud Light, , , , , and . These collaborations often integrated her humorous style into promotional content, marking her evolution from digital creator to influential endorser in the entertainment industry.

Stand-up comedy

Manon Mathews began her stand-up comedy career in , where she spent 18 months from 2017 honing her skills through improv classes and live performances after gaining initial online visibility. Her training included programs at The Second City Conservatory in Hollywood, The , and , which shaped her foundational approach to comedy. Following this period, she relocated to to pursue broader opportunities in the entertainment industry, leveraging her improv background for stage work. Mathews' early live performances included a weekend appearance at Dad's Garage Theatre in in January 2019, where she participated in improvisational shows. She performed at the SF Sketchfest in January 2019, presenting a solo set at the Gateway Theatre that highlighted her transition from digital sketches to live material. A notable milestone came in 2018 when she was selected as a New Face Creator at the Festival in , showcasing her emerging talent alongside other rising comedians. Additional key venues included headlining the Breakout Artists Series at Caroline's on Broadway in . Her comedy style features candid, relatable humor drawn from personal growth, relationships, and everyday fears, often delivered through spot-on impressions and absurd characters rooted in her experience. This approach, informed by spontaneous in-the-moment creation, distinguishes her live routines from her shorter online content. As of November 2025, Mathews continues to build her stand-up presence, including a performance at the New York Comedy Festival on November 12, 2025. In a May 2025 YouTube interview, she discussed her ongoing comedy evolution, including a recent opening slot for at the Hollywood Improv around 2023 and aspirations for a one-hour special blending stand-up with inspirational elements. Her Vine success served as an early launchpad, propelling her into these live opportunities.

Acting

Mathews began her acting career with a lead role as Alex in the 2014 independent comedy film Welcome to Forever, directed by Joe Flanders, which follows three friends on a mountain getaway. She continued building her film credits in 2016 with a supporting role as Melissa Dinkers in the road-trip comedy FML, starring alongside stars and Brandon Calvillo, and took the lead as Chloe in the romantic comedy Holiday Breakup, written and directed by her father, Temple Mathews. These early roles highlighted her comedic timing in ensemble casts and character-driven narratives. On television, Mathews debuted with a as a partygoer in the 2016 episode "Rat Pack" of Comedy Central's . That same year, she portrayed the recurring character Lisa across eight episodes of the mini-series Single by 30, a about navigating relationships. Her television work expanded into with various characters in the 2017 Go90 series Sorry Not Sorry, a female-led show inspired by viral content, and as part of the cast in the 2019 Viceland mini-series Theatre School Dropouts, which satirized . In recent years, Mathews has continued to take on comedic portrayals, including the role of Carrie Blands in three episodes of the 2025 Tubi TV series Hot House, a comedy centered on quirky interpersonal dynamics. While her roles often emphasize humorous, relatable characters, she has noted the challenges of transitioning from self-produced online sketches to structured auditions and collaborative sets, requiring adaptation to directors' visions and on-camera constraints. Her background in stand-up comedy has supported her ability to improvise within scripted scenes, enhancing her performances in these projects.

Writing and other ventures

In 2020, Manon Mathews published her debut , Funny How It Works Out: Personal Stories & Lessons On How I Got My SHT Together*, a chronicling her path to personal and professional success through and . The , released on July 7, , by Masterless Press, LLC, draws from her experiences as a content creator, blending humorous anecdotes with practical advice on achieving goals. It emphasizes manifestation techniques, drawing on her online @ManonFestation to inspire readers in building confidence and pursuing dreams. Central themes in Mathews' writing include the transition from early struggles in to breakthroughs in , the role of and stand-up in overcoming insecurities, and the cultivation of amid life's uncertainties. Through raw , she explores facing fears, romantic milestones, and spiritual growth, positioning the narrative as a guide for readers navigating similar challenges. These elements reflect her broader creative output, which integrates with motivational insights to promote resilience and . Beyond authoring, Mathews has pursued ventures in podcasting and brand collaborations that extend her written themes of and humor. In November 2024, she launched the solo ManonFestation on platforms including and , where she discusses , spirituality, relationships, and life lessons in weekly episodes. The show builds on her book's motivational ethos, offering solo reflections and guest appearances to engage audiences on growth-oriented topics. Additionally, she has earned recognition for her social media , including finalist nominations for Viner of the Year at the 8th and 9th in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Mathews has also expanded into commercial work, writing and directing content for brands such as , M&Ms, and , often infusing her signature blend of wit and inspirational messaging. These projects align with her writing by promoting relatable, uplifting narratives that echo the self-empowerment themes in Funny How It Works Out.

Personal life

Relationships

Manon Mathews was previously married to Stephen Murphy, whom she began dating in 2017 before getting engaged in March 2018 and tying the knot in July 2019 in . The marriage ended in after just eight months, around March 2020, amid unresolved conflicts including Murphy's repeated , where he sent explicit photos and derogatory messages about Mathews to other women while portraying their relationship positively online. Mathews has openly discussed the emotional toll of the betrayal in interviews, describing Murphy's manipulative tactics—such as lying about his intentions, , and even threatening —as hallmarks of narcissistic behavior that left her grappling with profound trust issues and self-doubt. The divorce's heartbreak became a pivotal influence on Mathews' , fueling authentic material in her stand-up specials and book Funny How It Works Out, where she explores themes of resilience and personal growth through humor. In 2020, amid the quarantine, Mathews began a relationship with and Johnny Carlson, with whom she moved in together shortly after connecting. The couple, who have appeared together on podcasts discussing their partnership, became engaged in late 2023. Mathews often shares glimpses of her relationship dynamics with Carlson via , emphasizing mutual encouragement, , and the joys of a supportive partnership as key to her personal healing.

Family and recent developments

Manon Mathews was born Manon Lucy Mathews in , to father Temple Mathews, a whose influence exposed her to films from a young age, fostering her early interest in storytelling. Little is publicly known about her mother, though Mathews has shared glimpses of sibling bonds, including a 2023 appearance by her sister, highlighting their close familial ties. In her adult life, Mathews has formed a "little family" with fiancé Johnny Carlson, whom she credits as a foundational support in their shared responsibilities as parents to their son , born in January 2024 following a public reveal in 2023. This family unit emphasizes mutual reliance, with Mathews often expressing gratitude for Carlson's role in navigating parenthood. Recent developments in 2025 include a Father's Day tribute on June 15 honoring Carlson as the "rock of our little family" alongside paternal figures, underscoring themes of patience and intimacy in their relationship. Throughout the year, she has shared updates on work-life balance, such as balancing motherhood with creative pursuits, including a Mother's Day post in May affirming the joys and challenges of parenting. These milestones reflect a phase of personal growth and family-centric gratitude as of November 2025.

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