Stephanie Matto
| Stephanie Matto | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Reality television personality, entrepreneur, social media influencer |
| Known for | 90 Day Fiancé franchise"; selling unconventional products online |
Stephanie Matto is an American social media influencer, reality television personality, and entrepreneur, best known for her appearance on the 90 Day Fiancé franchise and for her unconventional online business ventures, including selling jars purportedly containing her flatulence.[1][2][3][4] Her unconventional business ventures have attracted media coverage and public attention.[5][6]
Early life and background
Details about Matto's personal life are limited. Some media reports suggest she raised in the United States, and she later began building her online presence as a YouTube content creator before becoming popular through her reality television appearance.[7]
Career
90 Day Fiancé
Matto appeared on 90 Day Fiancé and its spin-off series, Before the 90 Days, in 2020. She later became popular for her controversial relationship with her then-partner, Erika Owens. Matto's appearance on the show helped her gain substantial media attention and set the stage for her later entrepreneurial ventures.[8]
Unconventional entrepreneurial ventures
After her television popularity, Matto became known for her viral unconventional business ventures. In late 2021, she began selling jars that she claimed contained her flatulence. These entrepreneurial venture quickly went viral, with Matto reporting good earnings. In January 2022, she claimed to have made approximately US$200,000 from this business, which she later expanded into NFTs (non-fungible tokens) based on the fart jars.[9] Subsequently, Matto expanded business and included jars containing what she claimed was her sweat, which she marketed as a continuation of her unconventional product offerings.[7]
Health and career pause
In January 2022, Matto briefly paused her jar-selling business after experiencing health concerns from her unusual lifestyle.[10] She was hospitalised for what was later reported to be a heart attack scare.[11] However, her media visibility remained strong, and she continued to pursue other entrepreneurial ventures.
Public attention and personal life
Matto gained further media attention in April 2025 when she announced that she would be leaving the United States following a breakup with a U.S. senator.[5][12] She expressed concerns for her safety, claiming to have received threats.[5][13]
Other ventures
In addition to her viral product sales, Matto has also been involved in other media and entertainment projects. She has made headlines for multiple business ventures and unconventional ways of capitalising on viral fame, including selling products for niche markets.[14]
Reception
Matto's entrepreneurial ventures have been polarising, with some criticisims for her business practices as gimmicks while others see them as part of a new wave of influencer marketing. Her populaity and media attention for unconventional products has sparked ongoing debate about the limits of influencer-driven capitalism.[15]
See also
References
- ↑ Dedaj, Paulina (2024-05-21). "'90 Day Fiancé' star details scandalous encounter with pro athlete that potentially cost her NYC nanny job". Fox News. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "US influencer, who once sold fart in jars, is leaving US after breakup with senator boyfriend". The Economic Times. 2025-04-29. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "Stephanie Matto, known for selling farts, says she's leaving Us after 'break-up' with senator". The Times of India. 2025-04-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ Dickson, Ej (2022-01-08). "A TikToker Made $200,000 Farting In Jars. Here's How She Did It". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Influencer says she's leaving US after getting threats from a powerful senator: 'Don't feel safe'". Hindustan Times. 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "Viral Video: Influencer, Who Sold Farts, Wears Tight 'Leather' Suit All Day To Sell Her Sweat In Jars For ₹4,25,384". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yip, Waiyee. "Influencer and '90 Day Fiance' star Stephanie Matto says she's making thousands of dollars a day selling jars of her boob sweat". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "B90 Strikes Back: Stephanie Matto watches 90 Day Fiancé with her mom". Monsters & Critics. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "Reality star says she made $200,000 selling her farts in mason jars". Business Insider. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "'Before the 90 Days' star Stephanie Matto talks overcoming her illness | Fox News Video". Fox News. 2020-03-23. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "TV star who made Rs 1.4 crore selling farts retires after health scare, hospitalized". India.com. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ Jackson, Dory (2020-03-05). "90 Day Fiance's Stephanie Matto on 'Scary' Coming Out Moment". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "Influencer who sold fart jars plans to leave US after breakup with senator". Times of India. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "After selling fart jars, influencer now chews food for toothless men". News18. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ "Influencer Stephanie Matto: Selling Like Crazy". News24. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
Categories
Category:American reality television participants Category:American YouTubers Category:American Internet celebrities Category:Social media influencers
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