Charleen Murphy Biography: Awards, Boyfriend, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Songs

Charleen Murphy is a prominent Irish social media influencer and podcast host who rose to fame through her engaging beauty and lifestyle content on Instagram and TikTok.

She co-hosts the popular podcast “Hold My Drink” with her best friend, Ellie Kelly, where they discuss a range of personal and societal topics.

Profile

• Full name: Charleen Murphy
• Date of birth: August 9, 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
• State of origin: Templeogue, Dublin
• Nationality: Irish
• Profession: Social media influencer, podcast host, singer, model
• Height: 5 ft 9½ in (177 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One older sister and one younger brother
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Dano since December 2019
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Irish-German
• Net worth: USD 1.5 million  

Early Life and Education

Charleen Murphy was born on August 9, 1999, in Dublin, Ireland. She grew up in a multilingual household, speaking German at home due to her mother’s heritage from Düsseldorf.

Charleen has an older sister and a younger brother, and a blend of cultures influenced her upbringing in Ireland. She completed a student exchange in Berlin during her fourth year of school.  

Personal Life

Charleen has been in a relationship with Dano since December 2019. The couple has shared aspects of their relationship publicly, including celebrating milestones together. In October 2024, Charleen posted a heartfelt birthday message to Dano on Instagram, expressing her love and appreciation for him.  

Career

Charleen began her career in social media by posting beauty and lifestyle content on Instagram and TikTok. Her engaging personality and relatable content quickly garnered a substantial following. She co-hosts the “Hold My Drink” podcast with Ellie Kelly, where they discuss a range of topics, including personal experiences and societal issues.

The podcast was an instant hit, reaching Number 1 in the Irish Podcast Charts within one hour of its release. Charleen has also been involved in other media projects, such as the RTÉ Player show “Go All In,” which explores diverse topics, including polyamory.

In April 2024, Charleen released her debut single, “Superstar,” collaborating with DJ Ev Wilde. The song samples Jamelia’s hit song “Superstar” and has over 28,000 streams on Spotify.  

The Dublin native has previously shared her vocal talents on social media by posting snippets of her singing online. In June 2024, she made her debut performance at the Longitude Festival, where she performed her single “Superstar” on the Spin House Party stage.  

Awards

• In 2023, Charleen Murphy and Ellie Kelly received the James Joyce Award from University College Dublin for their contribution to the field of human endeavours.
• In 2024, Charleen Murphy was crowned Influencer of the Year at The Gossies Awards.
• In September 2024, she won InstaStar of the Year at the Hayu InstaStar Awards.  

Net Worth

Charleen Murphy’s estimated net worth is approximately USD 1.5 million. Her income sources include social media partnerships, podcast hosting, music releases, modelling, and other media engagements.

Controversy

In February 2023, Charleen Murphy was the victim of an unprovoked attack at the Grafton Capital Hotel in Dublin. The assailant, Craig O’Brien, struck her on the head from behind, causing physical and emotional trauma.

O’Brien was sentenced to 18 months in prison in November 2023. Following the attack, Charleen opened up about her struggles with fear and anxiety, sharing her journey towards recovery with her followers.  

Additionally, Charleen faced criticism in December 2020 for travelling to Dubai with her boyfriend during a period when many were under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some viewed this as insensitive, resulting in an online backlash.

Social Media

• TikTok: @charleenmurphyy
• YouTube: Charleen Murphy

Discography

• Superstar (2024)