
Lauren Willey
Lauren Willey is a publicist and former teen internet personality who gained notoriety for her satirical music video 'Hot Problems,' which went viral in 2012. Despite the initial excitement of her sudden fame, Willey faced significant backlash and bullying online, leading to personal struggles, including an eating disorder. Now in her 30s, she reflects on the complexities of growing up in the age of social media, advocating for young people to express themselves while also encouraging them to protect their mental health online.
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Lauren Willey was also unable to return to school after going viral, and later developed an eating disorder that she partly attributes to the hate comments.
I dived into my digital past to revisit my most cringe teenage moments – and realised how lucky I am to not be young and online today | Online abuseThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-06-20

