Ben Bayouth, Ryder Bird, and Amy Roiland | Source: Instagram/afashionnerd | Instagram/benbayouth
Justin Roiland's sister, Amy Roiland, was ironically dubbed "the best of the Roiland siblings," following her brother's domestic abuse and sexual harassment allegations. However, the blogger was in hot waters for trying to pay a photography group with social media exposure.
In November 2022, a TikTok creator going by @smacmcreanor posted a video on the app, dancing to an angry voice note. The user provided context with a caption explaining that a client (an influencer) wanted a free photoshoot.
"Who runs this account? Are you ninety years old and not know how influencers work? That’s hilarious. You guys are really out of touch, it’s crazy," the lady said. Another creator later revealed that it was the voice of Justin Roiland's sister, Amy Roiland.
Amy Roiland poses at Netflix's "Bridgerton" Season 2 & The Queen's Ball: Exclusive Preview Event at Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles on March 23, 2022, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Justin Roiland's Sister, Amy Roiland, Never Addressed the Controversy
Amy's rant on the voice note is not the only time she blasted the photographer for refusing to work for free. She received much backlash on social media as more creators shared similar experiences with influencers who felt entitled to free labor.
Amy never addressed the controversy, but soon after her alleged actions went viral, she deactivated her business's TikTok account, put her Twitter page on private, and turned off the comments on her Instagram, which have since been turned back on.
Amy Roiland poses at SUSI Studio Celebrates Launch of Debut Vegan Footwear Collection on June 21, 2016, in Venice, California | Source: Getty Images
Amy Roiland Started Fashion Blogging in 2013 after Abandoning Her Acting Career
Amy debuted onscreen in 2005, playing Kelly Price in a Western drama titled "Truce." She landed minor roles in several movie shorts and series in the following years, including her brother's comic mini-series "Classroom."
She also appeared in the 2014 films "Ever" and "Expelled," but her onscreen career halted the following year. Amy's last credit came from the 2015 short animation "Abbie's Egg." By then, she had successfully launched her blog, A Fashion Nerd.
In 2014, she founded FashionTap, intending to bring the "entire fashion industry together as one." The app was a platform for fashion influencers, bloggers, designers, and enthusiasts to network and make shopping a smoother experience. Unfortunately, however, FashionTap closed down in 2018.
Amy Roiland poses at Vanity Fair And Focus Features Celebrate The Film "Phantom Thread" with Paul Thomas Anderson at the Chateau Marmont on January 10, 2018, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Amy Roiland Has Been Happily Married to Ben Bayouth
Amy's husband, Ben Bayouth, is an FX artist with extensive industry experience. He is a writer for the adult puppet show, "Blark and Son," which airs digitally on Comedy Central. Ben also has an active Instagram account where he shares his work.
His timeline is filled with behind-the-scenes photos, clips, and posts about his wife and child. In a chat with Milowe in April 2023, the couple revealed they met on a commercial set, where Amy was an extra and Ben was part of the puppet crew.
Their romance began shortly after, and the lovebirds dated for five years before marrying in May 2018. The following year, the couple revealed they were expecting their first baby. They welcomed their daughter, now a mini-fashionista, Ryder Bird, in early 2020.
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