Matt Mathews

Matt Mathews
Born
Matt Mathews

1992 or 1993 (age 33–34)[1]
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
OccupationsComedian
Photographer
Musician
SpouseRob Killgore (m. 2016)
Websitemattmathews.com

Matt Mathews is an American comedian, musician and photographer. He is best known for his farm-themed comedy videos on TikTok, his national stand-up comedy tours, and his work in boudoir photography.[2]

Early life and education

Mathews was born and raised near Birmingham, Alabama.[3] He graduated from McAdory High School in McCalla in 2011.[4] He initially enrolled in a nursing program at Jefferson State Community College but left to pursue photography.[5][6]

Career

Mathews began working as a photographer at the age of 16, initially focusing on wedding photography.[7] Later, he transitioned to boudoir photography after finding the niche.[7] He operates a studio in downtown Birmingham.[7]

In 2019, Mathews published his memoir, Uncovered: The Naked Truth of Life, Love and Addiction, in which he shared personal experiences, including childhood poverty, his mother's addiction and his journey toward self-acceptance.[7]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mathews began posting comedic videos of his daily farm chores on TikTok, one of which garnered over 13 million views.[7][2][5] His content, which blends humor with stories from his life on the farm and his experiences growing up gay in the South, quickly gained a wide following.[8][9] This led to his debut national stand-up comedy tour in 2023, titled When That Thang Get Ta Thang'n.[3]

In 2024, Mathews recorded his first comedy special at the Alabama Theatre and signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA).[10] He launched his second tour, Boujee on a Budget, later that year.[11] Following a sold-out 52-city run, he announced more than 30 additional shows for 2025 with a finale at Birmingham's 17,000-seat Legacy Arena.[2][4][12]

Music

Encouraged by singer-songwriter Jewel, Mathews began pursuing a career in country music.[13] He has released debut singles, including "Joke's On Me" and "What a War".[4] His full-length, self-titled country album is scheduled for release in fall 2025.[13] In May 2025, Mathews performed songs from the upcoming album at a benefit event in Birmingham supporting the Animal League of Birmingham.[12][13]

Personal life

Mathews is openly gay and married Rob Killgore in 2016. The couple lives on a farm near Birmingham, Alabama.[5][11]

Mathews is an animal advocate and has spent years rehabilitating animals, particularly opossums.[14] He is also a professional barrel racer and has qualified for the world championships at least three times.[7]

References

  1. ^ "The double life of Birmingham photographer Matt Mathews". www.al.com.
  2. ^ a b c Colurso, Mary (July 19, 2024). "'It's been a whirlwind': Alabama social media superstar on his 'insane' year and newfound success". AL.
  3. ^ a b Nunn, Jerry (February 26, 2025). "Matt Mathews brings a Boujee Budget to The Chicago Theatre". Windy City Times.
  4. ^ a b c Nicole, Ashlee (May 16, 2025). "Matt Matthews extends 'Boujee on a Budget' tour with show at Legacy Arena". WBRC.
  5. ^ a b c Gladstone, Jim (November 21, 2023). "Matt Mathews: TikTok phenom plays the Regency Ballroom". Bay Area Reporter.
  6. ^ Solomon, Matt (April 5, 2024). "5 Ways Boudoir Photography Made Matt Mathews A Better Comedian". Cracked.com.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Matthews, Michelle (April 27, 2021). "The double life of Birmingham photographer Matt Mathews". AL.
  8. ^ "The Funniest Comics Taping Comedy Specials This Month (July 2024)". July 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Colurso, Mary (February 28, 2023). "How an Alabama man became a TikTok star with funny farm videos ('I hate it here!')". AL.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 14, 2024). "CAA Signs Comedian Matt Mathews". Deadline.com.
  11. ^ a b "Meet Matt Mathews — the very funny 'platinum star gay'". Pride.com.
  12. ^ a b Colurso, Mary (May 14, 2025). "Alabama social media star makes big leap to largest concert venue in his hometown: 'Shut up!'". AL.
  13. ^ a b c Colurso, Mary (April 14, 2025). "'My first passion': Alabama social media star makes risky move after major comedy success". AL.
  14. ^ Hrynkiw, Ivana (September 26, 2021). "Photographer, social media star Matt Mathews: Opossum taken by the state was his 'baby'". AL.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.