Ruby Franke: Biography

Just to give you a glimpse, Ruby is sister-in-law to Joel Hoellein. She is popularly known for her YouTube channel which is based on parenting and family. Most of the videos are about her taking care of her children and family. She recently was arrested, and we are going to talk about that in a few. In this article, we will talk about the life of Ruby Franke from when and where she was born, through her career, and where she is now. We will also touch on some of her personal life like her marital status and kids, as well as her worth. So, as you scroll down, read through to know and find out more about the Utah YouTuber.

Who is Ruby Franke?

Ruby Franke is a parenting and family influencer and YouTuber from the United States of America who is known for her family-based YouTube Channel called “8 Passenger Channel”. On the channel, she uploads videos of her taking care of her kids and family videos. The channel which has over 2.5 million subscribers is a go-to channel for people who are family based. Every week, she uploaded not less than six videos. On August 30, 2023, the YouTuber was arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse. Being the mother of six children, most of her content viewers criticized her for her mode of parenting which they considered to be harsh.

Ruby’s arrest came after a child escaped from Hildebrandt’s home in Utah and ran to a neighbor’s house asking for help. The child was reportedly emaciated, malnourished, and had duct tape around their extremities. Similarly, another child was discovered with the same conditions in the same premises. And some days before, Ruby had filmed a video from that house. It was suggested that she may have knowledge of what was going on. escaped from Hildebrandt’s home in Utah and ran to a neighbor’s house asking for help. The child was reportedly emaciated, malnourished, and had duct tape around their extremities.

Ruby Franke Age

How old is Ruby Franke? When and where was Ruby Franke born? The American YouTuber was born Ruby Franke in Utah, United States of America to her parents on January 18, 1982. As of 2023, Ruby Franke is 41 years old and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Ruby Franke Wiki

Full name:  Ruby Franke
Alias: Ruby
Age: 41 (2023)
Date of Birth: September 18
Year of Birth: 1982
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Place of Birth: Utah, United States of America
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: American
Religion: Unspecified
Father:  Chad
Mother: Jennifer Griffiths
Siblings: Beau Griffiths, Ellie Mecham, Bonnie Hoellein, and Julie Deru.
Marital Status: Married
Relationship(s): In a relationship
Height: 5’5″
Weight: 125 lbs
Measurements: 32-24-32 inches.
Profession: YouTuber
Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million

Ruby Franke Parents, Family

As stated in the above section, Ruby Franke was born in Utah. She is the daughter of Jennifer Griffiths and Chad. Ruby is not the only child of her parents, she has siblings Beau Griffiths, Ellie Mecham, Bonnie Hoellein, and Julie Deru. Growing up, her mother made sure that in all her birthdays, they would go shopping. In 2018, the family made a music video, Beauty in the Simple Life, that received over 3 million views. Ruby is not the only YouTuber among her siblings;

Beau Griffiths

Beau is a YouTuber born in Logan, Utah, USA, on September 20, 1983. In 2023, he is 39 years old and his zodiac sign is Virgo. The star is known for his family-based YouTube Channel which has over 60,000 subscribers. Initially, he was an electrical engineer at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. He went to Utah State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He furthered his studies at Arizona State University where he got his master’s degree in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering.

Bonnie Hoellein

On the other hand, Bonnie is a vlogger from Utah who has a self-titled YouTube Channel that has over 1.3 million subscribers. Just like her siblings, her channel is more about her daily family life and her children’s milestones in matters of their lives. It was launched in March 2013. She is married to Joel Hoellein whom she met while in high school and married in 2007. The couple is blessed with four children; Lincoln, Boston, Olivia, and Cody. As of 2023, she is 37 years old and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She was born on November 27, 1985.

Ellie Mecham

Born in Utah, USA, on April 19, 1991, Ellie is also a YouTuber who, unlike her siblings, focused more on makeup tutorials and random vlogs. After some time, she started uploading family videos alongside her hubby, Jared. The channel, which has over 1.6 million subscribers is called Ellie and Jared. Together with Jared, they are blessed with Jackson, Tommy, and Calvin. And in January 2023, they welcomed their first daughter, baby Jennifer June. As of 2023, Ellie Mecham is 32 years old and her zodiac sign is Aries.