YouTube legend Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg might have taken a step back from the internet spotlight in recent years, but that doesn’t mean he’s afraid to share his most recent milestones with his fans. Case in point, the legendary content creator and his wife, Marzia Kjellberg, recently embarked on an exciting new chapter in their lives, welcoming their first child, a son named Björn.
Known for his comedic commentary and playthroughs of various video games, PewDiePie is one of the most influential content creators on YouTube. However, with the arrival of baby Björn, the 33-year-old internet sensation hinted at a hiatus from his content creation to focus on the new role of parenthood.
The world was first introduced to the concept of PewDiePie as a father last February, when the YouTube celebrity revealed Marzia’s pregnancy.
As the due date loomed closer, PewDiePie bid a temporary adieu to his YouTube channel – his nth in recent years – which is in line with his earlier commitment to prioritizing family during this special period. This commitment reflects his statements about his parents’ positive influence, intending to pass on their good parenting legacy to his son.
Born on July 11, the news of Björn’s arrival was shared on Instagram just a day later. The post included several heartwarming pictures of the family, as well as individual shots of Björn with his parents. A glimpse of Björn’s crib and some of his toys were also part of the update.
Björn isn’t the only new addition to the Kjellberg household. Before his son’s arrival, PewDiePie and Marzia brought home a new puppy named Peaches, following the loss of their elderly dog, Maya. It seems that the YouTube star and his wife are thoroughly embracing the spirit of family.
Felix and Marzia’s love story started with a simple email, with Marzia reaching out to Felix to express her appreciation of his videos. Their online correspondence turned into a romantic relationship, leading Marzia to relocate from Italy to Sweden in 2011 to live with Felix. Their love story took a beautiful turn when they tied the knot in 2019.
Living currently in Tokyo, the couple seems ready for their new journey as parents. While the exact timeline of PewDiePie’s return to YouTube remains unannounced, his excitement for fatherhood and gratitude for the support he received from all of his fans during this personal journey is evident.
In his latest video, PewDiePie shared, “I’m very, very, very excited. I don’t know what it’s gonna be like. I don’t know if I’ll have time to make videos. Is it gonna be chaos? I don’t know, but I imagine I will not upload for a while.”
This heralds a new chapter for the Kjellbergs, and one that fans will eagerly watch unfold. Despite the anticipated absence of new content from PewDiePie, the joy of seeing one of YouTube’s most beloved personalities embrace the journey of parenthood is a narrative that fans will surely find endearing.
PewDiePie will forever hold a special place in the hearts of audiences. He’s one of the internet’s earliest content creators, a figure that gave joy to viewers around the globe. He was only recently surpassed as YouTube’s most subscribed individual YouTuber by MrBeast, a feat that probably only happened because PewDiePie now has other priorities. It remains unclear if PewDiePie will ever go back to being a full-time content creator. But, if he does, we’re hoping that he feels nostalgic and uploads a “Let’s Play” video.
