Valkyrae Responds to Plastic Surgery Rumors

Key Takeaways

• Valkyrae debunked plastic surgery rumors, clarifying that a photo was taken at a clinic while she was getting a facial with friends.
• Valkyrae is opting for natural aging, expressing fear of Botox, fillers, and painful cosmetic procedures.
• In the past, Valkyrae has discussed future plans for her appearance, including her hairstyle and decision on having children.

YouTube personality Valkyrae recently addressed swirling rumors about undergoing plastic surgery after a South Korean clinic posted her photo on their Instagram account. The unexpected speculation arose when fans noticed the image, prompting widespread discussion about whether the YouTube star had undergone cosmetic procedures.

Rachell Hofstetter, widely recognized by her online alias Valkyrae, is an American content creator who has built a substantial following on both YouTube and Twitch. With around 1 million followers on Twitch and over 4 million subscribers on YouTube, she has established herself as one of the leading figures in the gaming and streaming communities. In addition to her content creation, she surprised her audience in 2022 by announcing her entry into voice acting, initially keeping the project’s details a secret. Later, Valkyrae revealed that she had lent her voice to Squad Commander Red, a key character in the animated series Sonic Prime.

100 Thieves co-owner Valkyrae is typically very open about matters concerning her personal life and recently addressed the plastic surgery rumors during a recent stream. She clarified that while the clinic had shared a photo of her and her friends, she did not undergo any procedures. Valkyrae explained that their visit was purely social, as one of their friends had a connection to the clinic, and they ended up receiving facials. Valkyrae emphasized that she would be transparent about any cosmetic procedures she might consider but admitted she is too fearful to try anything like Botox or fillers. She humorously mentioned her plan to age naturally and recounted a painful experience with a deep needle facial, which she vowed never to repeat.

Valkyrae Previously Explained Her Decision to Keep Her Hair Long

While this statement effectively quashes the rumors, it’s not the first time Valkyrae has touched on such topics. During a stream with fellow broadcaster Miyoung last year, Valkyrae was asked if she would ever consider a shorter hairstyle. Valkyrae quickly replied that she wouldn’t, but humorously added that she might reconsider if she were in her seventies with a large family, multiple cats, and several husbands.

Additionally, in 2022, Valkyrae opened up to viewers about her thoughts on having children. She explained that her demanding work schedule and passion for her career leave little time to balance parenting responsibilities. Valkyrae expressed that the prospect of raising a child and making associated decisions, like choosing between public and private schooling, feels overwhelming.