Natalie Reynolds

Natalie Reynolds (born January 17, 2003)[1] is an American social media personality, livestreamer, and content creator. Reynolds has attracted widespread media attention for a series of controversial stunts and livestreams, including a widely criticized incident at Lady Bird Lake in which she encouraged and convinced a woman, widely reported to be homeless, to enter the body of water during a livestream, in exchange for a payment that was never processed. In 2025, she received international coverage after videos of her crying outside TikTok's headquarters following the suspension of her account went viral.

Career

Reynolds began posting videos on TikTok in 2022, initially uploading lip-sync and dance content before expanding into prank videos, relationship comedy, and challenge-based content.[2][3][4] She later expanded her presence to YouTube, Instagram, and Kick, where she livestreams.[2][3] Following the suspension of her main TikTok account in 2025, she continued creating content on Instagram and Kick.[2]

Product ventures

In October 2025, Reynolds released a limited-edition merchandise product marketed as “ritual bathwater,” a red-tinted liquid sold in small glass vials through a personal website. The product was priced at $49.99 per unit and limited to approximately 100 units, which sold out within hours of release.[5][6][7][8]

Reynolds promoted the product as a symbolic “ritual in a jar,” describing it as a form of creator-fan intimacy and personalized branding. Marketing materials referenced concepts such as “divine feminine energy” and included wellness-adjacent language.[5][6][7] The product page also contained disclaimers stating it was not intended for consumption and had not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).[5][6][9]

Collaboration with Gypsy-Rose Blanchard

In March 2026, a TikTok collaboration between Reynolds and Gypsy-Rose Blanchard drew criticism after Blanchard referenced her role in the killing of her mother during a viral “We listen, and we don’t judge” trend video.[10][11]

Controversies

Lady Bird Lake incident

In May 2024, Reynolds received widespread criticism after livestreaming an incident at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, in which she offered a woman $20 to jump into the lake as part of a purported scavenger hunt. After the woman entered the water, she statled for help while Reynolds and her friends left the area. A fire truck was later seen arriving at the scene.[12][13]

The Austin Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the incident but that no report was filed. According to police, the woman was provided clothing and transportation home, and no criminal charges were filed. Police also cautioned against participating in online challenges or pranks that could result in serious injury or death.

Reynolds later disputed accusations that the woman had been drowning, stating during a subsequent livestream that the woman "wasn't drowning" and claiming she believed the woman was under the influence of drugs.[14][2][3]

Demonstration at TikTok Headquarters

On June 9, 2025, Reynolds appeared outside TikTok's headquarters after her main TikTok account was suspended. Videos circulated on social media showing her crying, speaking on the phone, knocking on the building's doors, and pleading to be allowed inside in an effort to have her account reinstated.[3][15][16][17]

Bodypaint Social Experiment

In December 2023, Natalie Reynolds drew widespread online attention after posting a video of herself entering a gym wearing body paint designed to resemble athletic clothing, creating the appearance of being nearly nude despite claiming she was covered. The stunt was presented as a deliberate social experiment and piece of content creation, with Reynolds documenting both the lengthy preparation process and the reactions she received from people inside the gym.[18][19]

Footage and reporting describe her walking through the gym while being confronted by staff or gym members who argued that her appearance violated dress code expectations and basic standards of appropriateness in a shared workout space.[19][20]

Reynolds, however, maintained that she was technically clothed, repeatedly arguing that she was wearing a sports bra and bikini-style bottoms underneath the paint and insisting that her outfit should not be interpreted as nudity.[18][19][20]

No-show meet-and-greet

In 2025, videos circulated online showing Reynolds standing alone at a planned public meet-and-greet with no attendees present. The clips, widely shared on TikTok, depicted her waiting with security personnel while no fans arrived, quickly drawing millions of views and speculation that the event had been staged as a publicity stunt.[21][22][23]

Reynolds later addressed the incident in a TikTok video, stating she had expected a large turnout but that no one attended, describing it as “the most humiliating” experience of her life.[21][22][23]

Livestream shark incident

In April 2024, videos circulated online showing Reynolds participating in an IRL livestream on Kick during which she and a group of friends attempted to catch sharks at a beach. After an initial unsuccessful attempt the previous night, the group returned and set up fishing equipment before successfully catching a shark during the livestream.[24][25]

Following the capture, Reynolds and her friends brought the shark into shallow water, where she posed for photos and briefly sat on the animal while it was restrained for the livestream. The footage showed the shark being held in place while content was recorded for the livestream. The animal was later released back into the water.[24][26]

After the incident, Reynolds stated in a livestream response that she had sustained minor injuries from contact with the shark, describing cuts caused by its rough skin while she was sitting on it.[24][25]

Allegations of employee payment withholdment

In July 2024, Reynolds was accused by a former associate of failing to pay agreed-upon wages and legal expenses following a failed content production involving a staged “prank” in which a van was painted with the phrase “free candy.” The group was reportedly stopped by police during the stunt, resulting in arrests and legal issues for those involved.[27][28]

A former collaborator, Josiah Banks, alleged that Reynolds had promised to cover his legal fees and provide a monthly payment of approximately $4,700, but later did not fulfill these commitments when legal costs arose. He further claimed that wage deductions were made to offset expenses related to the incident.[27][28]

Reynolds denied the allegations.[27]

Personal life

Reynolds is based in Los Angeles.[15][18][29] Her boyfriend is named Zachary Huelsman.[3][30]

References

  1. ↑ "How old do I look? #fyp #nataliereynolds". www.tiktok.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Alvarez, Pilar (2025-06-12). "Obligó a una mujer sin hogar a lanzarse a un lago por 20 dólares, le suspendieron la cuenta y generó un fuerte repudio en las redes". infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Who is Natalie Reynolds? Here's everything about the viral Kick streamer who was seen crying outside the TikTok HQ". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  4. ↑ "Is Natalie Reynolds related to Ryan Reynolds? | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  5. 1 2 3 "OnlyFans Star Natalie Reynolds Sells Out Shocking $49.99 Bathwater Ritual". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  6. 1 2 3 "Natalie Reynolds' "Ritual" Bathwater Sells Out in Hours - LA Weekly". 2025-10-06. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  7. 1 2 M, Talia (2025-10-06). "Natalie Reynolds Sells Out of "Bloody Mary Bathwater" Ritual Product". Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  8. ↑ Naushad, Abdul Azim (2025-10-08). "Sydney Sweeney Gets New Competition as OnlyFans Star's Bathwater Sells Out". Mandatory. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  9. ↑ Lippman, Eli (2025-10-07). "Natalie Reynolds Says She's 'Being Investigated' for Selling Her Bathwater". Complex. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  10. ↑ "Gypsy-Rose Blanchard slammed after joking about mom's murder in viral TikTok trend". The Independent. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  11. ↑ Suresh, Advaita (2026-03-24). "Gypsy-Rose Blanchard faces backlash after shocking confession in viral TikTok trend appearance". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  12. ↑ Brown, Warren (2024-06-01). "Controversial TX streamer flees incident at Lady Bird Lake". MySA. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  13. ↑ "Influencer Natalie Reynolds runs from woman struggling in lake". 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  14. ↑ "Influencer Pays Non-Swimmer $20 To Jump In Lake, Flees When She Cries For Help". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  15. 1 2 Rey-Bethbeder, Maïlis (June 17, 2025). ""I just want my account back!": An American influencer in tears outside TikTok's headquarters". Le Parisien. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Natalie Reynolds suplica a TikTok que le regresen su cuenta: puso en riesgo la vida de mujer en situación de calle | Univision Famosos | Univision". www.univision.com (in Spanish). 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  17. ↑ Srivastava, Varnika (2025-06-10). "Who is Natalie Reynolds? Influencer viral for crying outside TikTok HQ in Los Angeles". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  18. 1 2 3 "Streamer ripped for wearing body paint at gym while nude". 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  19. 1 2 3 "Woman Wears Body Paint To Gym As "Social Experiment", Internet Slams her". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  20. 1 2 "Natalie Reynolds, the influencer who challenges the rules with her body paint in the gym". MARCA. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  21. 1 2 Lippman, Eli (2025-10-13). "Natalie Reynolds Breaks Silence on Viral 'No-Show' Meet and Greet". Complex. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  22. 1 2 "Natalie Reynolds in tears over no-show fan meet and greets - but is all as it seems? | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  23. 1 2 Chakraborty, Sourav (2025-10-14). "OnlyFans' Natalie Reynolds Viral 'No-Show' Meet & Greet Draws Huge Backlash Online". Mandatory. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  24. 1 2 3 "Kick streamer catches shark and sits on it while posing on stream". Dexerto. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  25. 1 2 Joseph, Sean (2024-04-18). "Influencer Cut Her Butt On Livestream After Catching & Sitting On A Shark". OutKick. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  26. ↑ Ryan, Aaron (2024-04-19). "Influencer Cuts Her Butthole Sitting On A Shark: "I Cut Right Where My Butt Crack Is" | Whiskey Riff". www.whiskeyriff.com. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  27. 1 2 3 "Kick streamer Natalie Reynolds accused of "scamming" employee over legal fees". Dexerto. 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  28. 1 2 Mukherjee, Sarjyo (2024-07-05). "Kick Streamer Natalie Reynolds Accused of "Scamming" Employee". TalkEsport. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  29. ↑ Vasundharadevi, Surabhi (2025-06-11). "Who is Natalie Reynolds? Influencer viral for crying outside TikTok HQ in Los Angeles". Gulf News. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  30. ↑ Rodríguez, Karen (2025-06-13). "¿Quién es Natalie Reynolds, la influencer que perdió su cuenta de Tiktok por broma pesada?". La Razón de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-06-25.
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