TikTok star Ellie Zeiler, who boasts over 10 million followers on TikTok, found herself at the center of controversy after posting a video about why gas prices will rise in 2022. And it wasn’t long before her parents on TikTok were caught up in the storm as well.
But who are they? Find out all about Ellie Zeiler’s parents: Sarah (mother) and Rick Zeiler (father) including their ages and jobs, as this article continues.
Who Are TikTok Star Ellie Zeiler’s Parents?
Ellie Zeiler’s parents are Sarah and Rick Zeiler, who you may already know if you follow the star on TikTok. They often appear on Ellie’s TikTok handle @elliezeiler and have also garnered a large following on their respective TikTok accounts.
According to Ellie, her father is her best friend and he’s always there for her. It’s no surprise that on Rick’s 2021 birthday, she promised to “always be there” for him.
Regarding her mother, Ellie shared that Sarah is her best friend who she “grew more and more fond of.” On Mother’s Day 2020, she posted an IG photo from her childhood with her mother and wrote, “I am SO grateful to have been raised by such an amazing woman. You and I will always be mom.”
And the feeling is mutual. On Ellie’s 18th birthday (which is March 7, 2022), Sarah wrote on her IG, “Most of all, grateful for our beloved family and friends who took the time to celebrate with us. Happy Birthday, Ellie! You are loved so much!”
Despite the TikTok “gas price” controversy that has also gone viral, Ellie’s parents aren’t mad at her. They love their daughter unconditionally.
In case you missed the “gas price” controversy—Ellie made a TikTok video analyzing inflation and supply-demand economics, as well as how Russia’s role in global gas supplies has been affected. The video comes after Ellie was singled out by the White House as one of the big TikTokers who were informed about the invasion of Ukraine.
But she didn’t know that fans would criticize her for being “tricked” into spreading these messages.
Meet Ellie Zeiler’s mother, Sarah Zeiler
Ellie Zeiler’s mother, Sarah Zeiler, is her best friend and manager, who gave up her career to help her daughter on her TikTok journey. But in doing so, she’s also achieved a lot herself.
Her maiden name was “Grossman”.
Read on to learn more about her.
Sarah Zeiler was born on November 27, 1973. That means she is 48 years old in 2022.
She gave birth to Ellie when she was 30 years old.
Sarah Zeiler is a public relations, branding, and communications professional. She spent over 8 years as president of Zeiler Spirits LLC from December 2013 to December 2021. She then left after Ellie’s content creation career took off and became her digital talent manager.
Her previous work in public relations included companies such as Evereve (October 2018 – March 2020), Clase Azul SpiritsClase (May 2012 – January 2014), Sidney Frank Importing (April 2001 – January 2009), Yada Yada Inc. (May 2000 – April 2001) and S&S Public Relations (June 1995 – May 2000).
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What is Sarah Zeiler’s net worth?
By 2022, Sarah Zeiler had a net worth of over $1 million.
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Is Sarah Zeiler on Instagram?
Yes, as of March 2022 find her on Instagram @sarahzeiler with 15.3k followers.
Additionally, her TikTok account @sarahgzeiler later boasted of having 297k followers,
Here is her Facebook @sarah.zeiler and Pinterest @sarahzeiler
Meet Ellie Zeiler’s dad, Rick Zeiler
Ellie Zeiler’s dad, Rick Zeiler, is a funny man. His TikTok videos are hilarious. But most of his fans come from his famous daughter.
Learn more about him below.
Rick Zeiler was born on October 31, 1973. That means he is 48 years old in 2022.
He is only a month older than his wife/Ellie’s mother, Sarah Zeiler.
Rick Zeiler is the founder and CEO of Zeiler Spirits LLC (where Ellie’s mother used to work) — a distilled spirits supplier and creator of COLDCOCK American Herbal Whiskey. He leads new product development, sales, and marketing there.
Rick previously served as director of Jagermeister and Grey Goose Vodka for over 18 years. He reportedly joined the company in April 1994 and oversaw major national promotions including music activities for Jagermeister.
While working at Jagermeister and Grey Goose Vodka, Rick also held the position of strategic marketing director at Sidney Frank Importing Co (for over 18 years).
Regarding his education, he majored in marketing at Palomar College from 1992 to 1994.
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What is Rick Zeiler’s net worth?
Rick Zeiler’s net worth is over $3 million as of 2022.
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Is Rick Zeiler on Instagram?
Yes, as of March 2022 you can find him on Instagram @rickzeiler.
Also, here is his TikTok account with over 154k followers.
Related FAQs
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Are Ellie Zeiler’s parents still married?
Yes, as of 2022, Ellie Zeiler’s parents are still married.
Married in April 2001, Rick never had a day that went by that he didn’t find his wife “hot and amazing.”
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How many children do Ellie Zeiler’s parents have?
Ellie’s parents had three children in total — Ellie and twin sons, William and Benjamin Zeiler.
Like Ellie, William is a content creator who has amassed over 130k followers on TikTok.
While Benjamin prefers a more reclusive life and enjoys skiing and golfing. He even participates in quite a few gold tournaments.
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Where do Ellie Zeiler’s parents live?
Ellie’s parents live in San Diego, California in 2022.