Grace Helbig Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, YouTube, Height, Parents, Books, Cancer

Grace Anne Helbig, known as itsGrace, is an American YouTuber, comedian, actress, and author renowned for her comedic web series DailyGrace and her personal YouTube channel, which has over 2.6 million subscribers.

Her quirky, self-deprecating humor and “awkward older sister” persona have made her a beloved figure in digital media.

Helbig has expanded her career with roles in films like Camp Takota, hosting The Grace Helbig Show on E!, and authoring two New York Times bestselling books.

Profile

• Full Name: Grace Anne Helbig
• Stage Name: itsGrace
• Born: 27 September, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Woodbury, New Jersey, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: YouTuber, Comedian, Actress, Author
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: John Helbig, Theresa McGinnis
• Siblings: John Helbig, Tim Helbig
• Spouse: Elliott Morgan (m. 2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Grace Anne Helbig was born on September 27, 1985, in Woodbury, New Jersey, to John Helbig and Theresa McGinnis. She grew up with an older brother, John, and a younger brother, Tim, in a close-knit family.

She attended Gateway Regional High School in Woodbury Heights, where she was a successful track star and medal-winning pole vaulter. Helbig graduated summa cum laude from Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey, in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in digital filmmaking from the School of Contemporary Arts. She also took improv classes at the Peoples Improv Theater in New York City. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and she is identified as a Christian.

Career

Grace Anne Helbig began her career in 2007 while house-sitting in South Orange, New Jersey, posting daily vlogs on her YouTube channel, GracieHInABox, to combat boredom. These early videos caught the attention of My Damn Channel’s CEO, Rob Barnett, who offered her a web series, DailyGrace, which premiered in April 2008.

The show, featuring her irreverent humor and pop-culture commentary, became a hit, amassing over 2.4 million subscribers by 2013. Helbig also narrated the animated series Bedtime Stories on My Damn Channel and formed a sketch comedy group, Baked Goods, with friend Michelle Akin during college.

In 2013, Helbig left My Damn Channel, relinquishing DailyGrace to launch her personal channel, itsGrace, which quickly grew to over 3 million subscribers. She starred in and co-produced the 2014 film Camp Takota with Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart, and appeared in Smosh: The Movie (2015) and Trolls (2016).

Her podcast, Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, debuted in 2014, topping iTunes charts, and she hosted The Grace Helbig Show on E! in 2015. Helbig authored two bestselling books: Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-Up (2014) and Grace & Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It (2016).

Currently, Helbig continues to create content for her YouTube channel and co-hosts the podcast This Might Get Weird with Mamrie Hart. In 2023, she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer, which she openly discussed with fans, sharing her journey through treatment and remission.

Her 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, Let Me Get This Off My Chest, detailed her cancer experience with humor and honesty. Helbig’s resilience and ability to connect with audiences through authentic storytelling maintain her influence in digital and live performance spaces.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gracehelbig
• Facebook Handle: Grace Helbig
• Twitter Handle: @gracehelbig

Personal Life

Grace Anne Helbig was raised in Woodbury, New Jersey, and moved to Los Angeles in 2012 to further her career. She dated YouTuber Chester See from 2014 to 2017 and comedian Brooks Wheelan from 2017 to 2018.

In 2019, she began a relationship with comedian Elliott Morgan, whom she married on October 1, 2022. Helbig has no children and shares a home with Morgan and their dog, Goose.

Filmography

• Please Subscribe (2012) – Herself
• Camp Takota (2014) – Elise Miller (Actress, Producer)
• Smosh: The Movie (2015) – Stephanie
• Trolls (2016) – Tana (Voice)
• Electra Woman & Dyna Girl (2016) – Electra Woman (Actress)
• The Wedding Year (2019) – Kelly

Net Worth

Grace Helbig has an estimated net worth of $6 million USD. Her wealth primarily stems from her YouTube channel, itsGrace, with over 2.6 million subscribers, brand endorsements, and revenue from her bestselling books, Grace’s Guide and Grace & Style. Additional income comes from her acting roles, podcast Not Too Deep, and hosting gigs, including The Grace Helbig Show on E!.