Gabi Butler is an American cheerleader, social media star, and TV personality who rose to fame after appearing in the hit Netflix docu-series titled “Cheer.” Her performance in the series earned her national recognition and wider fame.
Butler gained further prominence for her performance in several teams, including California All Stars Smoed, Cheer Athletics Wildcats, Top Gun TGLC, and Gymtyme Blink. She has also been seen in the popular Awesomeness YouTube series “Cheerleaders.”
Gabi showed her impressive abilities and flexibility in the game, which led her to become one of the top cheerleaders in the country. She tried her hand at professional wrestling and is signed to WWE. Butler is now a part of the Weber State University cheer team.
Gabi Butler Biography
| Name | Gabi Butler |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Gabi Butler Age | 25 years old |
| Annual Salary | $100,000 |
| Profession | Cheerleader, YouTuber |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Early Life
Gabriella Butler was (born on January 16, 1998), in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, to parents John and Debbie. She grew up with two sisters, Ashley and Amanda, and a brother named John Michael.
Butler wanted to become a cheerleader from an early age and even started training at just 8. After spending a handful of years in her hometown in Boca Raton, the family moved to California due to Gabi’s career as a cheerleader.
In terms of education, she attended a public community college in Texas called Navarro College. Upon graduation, she went to Ogden, Utah, where she currently studies at Weber State University. Despite this, Gabi gained popularity from a young age, all thanks to her incredible flexibility and talent for flying.
Career
Gabi started her professional career as a cheerleader, becoming a “Cali SMOED” (California All-Star team) member. In 2013 and 2014, Gabi managed to win the title of cheerleading world championships twice.
Meanwhile, she made her TV debut, appearing regularly on AwesomenessTV’s YouTube series “Cheerleaders”. She continued to appear in the series for the following two years, along with the California All-Star team. Later, Gabi often guest appeared in a few episodes in later seasons.
The biggest breakout moment of Gabi’s career came in January 2020 when she began starring in the first season of the Netflix docuseries “Cheer.” That time, she was part of the cheerleading team at Navarro College.
Butler gained further stardom when she got a chance to appear in the second season of the Netflix series “Cheer” in January 2022. The series is originally based on 40 members of the Cheer Team of Navarro College Bulldogs. Additionally, this series made her one of the most popular celebrities on the internet.
Following her success on the internet, Gabi was invited to the popular comedy talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” After meeting with Ellen in early 2020, Butler continued to appear in other television shows, including “Nightline,” “Make Me Over,” and “IMO.”
She also appeared on teams like “Top Gun TGLC,” “Gymtyme Blink,” and “Cheer Athletics Wildcats,” among others. Apart from that, Butler created her eponymous YouTube channel in September 2009.
There, she began uploading videos that included behind-the-scenes looks into her life as a cheerleader and vlogs. Gabi posted her first video, “Cheer Stretching with Gabi Butler,” in December 2011, which garnered over 1 million views. As of now, she has over 189k subscribers on her channel.
Personal Life
When it comes to Gabi Butler’s boyfriend, she is currently dating Jordan Brooks-Wess. Jordan is a well-known American Soccer player who played for two seasons for Abilene Christian and played at SMU for one season between 2018 to 2019.
Career Highlights
- Cheer (Netflix Series, 2020)
- California All Stars Smoed (Serving as a Cheerleader)
- Cheerleaders (AwesomenessTV’s YouTube series, 2014)
Gabi Butler Net Worth
Gabi Butler is a well-known American cheerleader, social media star, and TV personality with a net worth of $1 Million. She gained popularity after her appearance in the hit Netflix docu-series “Cheer,” which earned her national recognition and wider fame.
As a cheerleader, Gabi reportedly earns an annual salary ranging from $47,000 to $69,000. Besides TV shows and commercials, Gabi makes money through brand endorsements, having worked with FabFitFun, Shein, and Murad Skincare.
Her YouTube channel is another source of income, with her videos amassing thousands of views. Overall, Gabi’s varied endeavors have contributed significantly to her net worth.
FAQs
What happened to Gabi Butler?
Though the 25-year-old had two years of eligibility for college athletics as of November 2022, she told PEOPLE that her time at Navarro is “done.” Butler is still cheering with Empire Athletics, but she’s excited about a new sport: wrestling. The Navarro alum signed a contract with WWE in November 2022.
Is Gabi Butler going to the WWE?
In November 2022 it was reported that Butler had signed a contract with WWE and would begin training at the WWE Performance Center.
Why is Gabi Butler so famous?
She received national recognition after appearing in the Netflix docuseries Cheer. She had been on many teams before her appearance in the Netflix show, such as the California All Stars Smoed, Top Gun TGLC, Cheer Athletics Wildcats, and Gymtyme Blink.
