Famous YouTuber PewDiePie and his wife Marzia Kjellberg celebrated the arrival of their first child on July 11, 2023. PewDiePie, now a dad, delivered the joyful news to his followers on Instagram, a day later on July 12, 2023. He included a few photos of his newborn son, Bjorn, accompanied by the caption: “Welcome to the family, little Björn.”
PewDiePie first shared their anticipation in February when he revealed Marzia’s pregnancy in a YouTube video, leaving his fans somewhat emotional. He showed a collection of memories, starting from the moment they discovered they were expecting a child, all thanks to a positive pregnancy test.
These memories were increased by glimpses of Marzia’s developing pregnancy, and PewDiePie even posted a video alluding to the baby’s gender, sharing this exciting detail with his extensive subscriber base.
The couple chose the name Bjorn for their child, a traditional Scandinavian name arising from Old Norse origins. This name is majorly prevalent in countries including Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. ‘Bjorn,’ inspired by the Old Norse element bjǫrn, translates to ‘bear.’ It is seen as a symbol of strength and respect in Norse mythology and Viking culture, the essence of which is embodied in the name Bjorn.
Who is PewDiePie’s wife?
Marzia Kjellberg, PewDiePie’s wife, enjoys a prominent name across various sectors, among their content creation and fashion. In 2019, the couple celebrated their bond of marriage with a YouTube video, a fitting platform considering their admirable status as YouTube personalities with sizable communities.
The romantic journey of PewDiePie and Marzia Kjellberg began in 2011. The catalyst of their relationship was Marzia’s friend’s suggestion to view PewDiePie’s videos. After talking with each other online and subsequent visits to their respective countries, they started dating and culminated in their marriage in 2019.
In her professional history, Marzia has pioneered numerous home and clothing lines like the Limone Line (Summer 2017), the Amore Line (Winter 2017), and the Linee Line (Summer 2018). Her collaborations extend to eyeshadow palettes with Winky Lux and fragrances with Scent Trunk. Additionally, she curated subscription boxes frequently highlighting digital artists.
In 2018, Marzia embarked on her latest business venture, Maì, purveying handmade products, largely a creation of her own, her father, and one of her cousins. Presently, the venture includes ‘clay gang’ or clay pots, exquisite jewelry, art prints, and so on.
As reported by The Verge, Marzia Kjellberg’s YouTube career was flourishing in 2018 with a fan base exceeding 7.4 million subscribers, who devoured her fashion and makeup-themed content. Seemingly out of the blue, she announced her departure from YouTube, later revealing that her mental health had borne the brunt of her YouTube career.