Rachel Hollis Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Ex-Husband, Books, Children, Parents, Career

Rachel Hollis Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Ex-Husband, Books, Children, Parents, Career

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Rachel Hollis, also known as Rachel Elizabeth Neeley, is a prominent American author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur whose self-help books like Girl, Wash Your Face have empowered millions with messages of resilience and self-reliance.

Profile

  • Full Name: Rachel Elizabeth Neeley
  • Stage Name: Rachel Hollis
  • Born: January 9, 1983
  • Age: 43 years old
  • Birthplace: Weedpatch, California
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Parents: Farrell Neeley and Sheree Edwards
  • Siblings: Ryan Neeley
  • Spouse: Dave Hollis
  • Children: Four
  • Relationship: Single
  • Net Worth: $3 million to $10 million

Early Life and Education

Rachel Hollis was born on January 9, 1983, in Weedpatch, California, to Farrell Neeley, a Pentecostal preacher, and Sheree Edwards.

Raised in a modest household with one brother, Ryan Neeley—who tragically died by suicide in 2017—her ethnicity is Caucasian, reflecting rural American roots tied to her grandparents’ Okie heritage as cotton pickers.

Her Pentecostal Christian faith shaped early values of faith and perseverance amid family challenges.

Career

Hollis relocated to Los Angeles post-high school, securing a job at Miramax where she met her future husband and launched Chic Events, an event-planning firm serving celebrities like Bradley Cooper.

In 2008, she started lifestyle blog The Chic Site, evolving it into Chic Media and later The Hollis Co., a media and coaching empire.

Her 2018 debut self-help book, Girl, Wash Your Face, sold over 4.5 million copies, topping New York Times lists with themes of female empowerment; it was followed by Girl, Stop Apologizing (2019) and Didn’t See That Coming (2020).

A viral 2015 Instagram post about her stretch marks garnered 10 million views, boosting her following.

She co-founded podcast network Three Percent Chance in 2019, hosting The Rachel Hollis Podcast and RISE (with ex-husband Dave, an iHeartRadio winner).

Despite 2019 plagiarism controversies, she continues motivational tours, YouTube content (163,000 subscribers), and online programs as of 2025.

Social Media

  • Instagram: @msrachelhollis
  • Facebook: Rachel Hollis
  • YouTube: Rachel Hollis

Personal Life

Rachel Hollis, now 42, married Dave Hollis, a Disney executive turned entrepreneur, on May 29, 2004, after meeting at Miramax; they shared four children and relocated near Austin, Texas, post-book success.

The couple separated amicably in June 2020 amid personal growth, finalizing divorce shortly after.

Net Worth

Rachel Hollis’s estimated net worth ranges from $3 million to $10 million, amassed through bestselling book royalties exceeding millions in sales, speaking fees, The Hollis Co. revenues from courses and merchandise, and podcast sponsorships.


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