Did Alix Earle Really Never Read a Book? Fact-Checking the Tiktok Sensation's Viral Claim
By Alexander Ross
What did Alix Earle say about reading books?
During an episode of her Hot Mess podcast, Earle stated that she had never read an entire book cover to cover in her life, adding as a joke that elementary books by Dr. Seuss might be her only exception.
Where did Alix Earle attend college and what was her major?
Earle attended the University of Miami, graduating from the Herbert Business School in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing.
Did Alix Earle apologize for her comments about reading?
She did not issue a formal apology. Instead, she responded to the backlash with self-deprecating humor in subsequent social media comments, joking about the extreme reaction and acknowledging that her reading habits are practically non-existent.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
