Blakely Neiman Thornton

About

Creative producer, pop culture commentator, actor, TikToker, Instagram influencer, and digital personality known for his sharp wit, incisive cultural critiques, and other interesting content he shares on Instagram and TikTok. He is also known for acting in three episodes of the TV series Off Shoot in 2024 and for being the executive producer of the series Queer Sports in 2023.

Before Fame

He was a competitive tennis player growing up until his junior year of high school when he switched to football. His football skills led him to play football for the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with a finance degree in 2008 and began his professional career at Bloomberg Financial in New York City. He was then drawn to the media and fashion industries which led him to work at Ralph Lauren. he eventually co-founded the creative agency Saltwater & Chaos. He began posting content online on TikTok and Instagram in 2020.

Trivia

He has been recognized for his contributions to LGBTQ+ culture and was named in Out Magazine's 2024 Out100 list. His creative agency Saltwater & Chaos has produced content for major brands, including Forever 21, Fox Networks, and Pernod Ricard. His online videos typically end with his signature signoff: "Roll credits."

Family Life

He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas.

Associated With

He attended the Out100 Celebration alongside Cynthia Erivo who was honored as the 2024 Out100 Icon of the Year. He is a fan of Zendaya.