This story was originally published on Passionfruit.
We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet.
M3GAN—a new horror film tinged with comedy about an artificial intelligence doll—haunted and entertained audiences across movie theaters and social media alike since its December 2022 debut.
Behind the voice of the leading doll character is 18-year-old actress Jenna Davis (@itsjennadavis), who is also a creator and influencer. Davis garnered a massive social media following for vlogs, song covers, takes on current trends, and nods to her acting career—with over 4.4 million followers on TikTok, 2 million on Instagram, and 2 million on YouTube.
Davis is a seasoned actress, well-known for playing Sienna on Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home and starring in several other children-and-teen-targeted television shows, including Vampirina, Treehouse Detectives, Chicken Girls, and A Girl Named Jo.
In an interview with Passionfruit, Davis discussed how her social media career folded into her acting pursuits. She also described what it’s like starring in a movie in a digital age, how viral content helped further the success of M3GAN, tips for other creators, and more.
