Briel Adams-Wheatley

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Briel Adams-Wheatley is a Brazilian-born American beauty influencer.

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Biography

Adams-Wheatley was born in São Paulo, Brazil. [1] She was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic condition and congenital disability of the musculoskeletal system, causing her to be born without limbs. [2] She was adopted by a family in Utah, USA at 9 months old, after her birth mother realised that she could not afford the medical costs to support her baby's needs. [1] [3] She is one of 14 children in her adoptive family. [4] [5]

In Kaysville, Utah, Adams-Wheatley was raised in the Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [6] She became a motivational speaker. [6] She is transgender and was assigned male at birth. [2] [3] [7]

Adams-Wheatley is a beauty influencer who posts videos on social media showing how she does her makeup and gets dressed with mobility equipment. [8] As of October 2023, she has a following of over 4 million on TikTok [1] [4] and her videos often go viral. [9] She visited the White House for a Pride celebration in 2022 and sat in the front row of New York Fashion Week in November 2023. [4]

In 2025, Adams-Wheatley will feature in series four of Dating PrEP. [10] She has also spoken at YouTube convention VidCon 2025. [11]

Personal life

Adams-Wheatley is married to her husband, Adam. [12] [13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "How This Transgender With No Limbs Became An Inspiration For Many Through Makeup Videos". News18. October 7, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Woman with no limbs stuns TikTok with incredible Ariana Grande makeup routine". indy100 . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Weinstock, Tish (May 25, 2023). "Gabe Adams-Wheatley Taught Herself To Do Her Make-Up Without Limbs. She Didn't Know Viral Stardom Would Follow". British Vogue . Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Parker, Odessa Paloma (March 17, 2023). "TikTok Sensation Gabe Adams-Wheatley Shares Her Beauty Must-Haves". FASHION Magazine. Archived from the original on May 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ SHERA (September 21, 2023). I Have No Limbs But Taught Myself To Dance And Do Makeup | Briel Adams-Wheatley | SHERA. Archived from the original on July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025– via YouTube.
  6. 1 2 Harrington, Jessica (October 25, 2021). "This Disabled TikToker Wants to Inspire People With His Makeup Videos". Popsugar UK. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Influencer Gabe Adams-Wheatley Comes Out as Transgender". Gayety. March 4, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ Lynch, Shelby (July 15, 2025). "8 beauty influencers to follow for Disability Pride Month". Glamour UK . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ da Manhã, Correio (March 28, 2024). "Jovem de 25 anos sem braços e pernas mostra a forma como se maquilha nas redes sociais". Correio da Manhã Journal (in European Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Top 10 dating advice from Kim Chi, VINCINT, Johnny Sibilly and more". Out.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ Mangino, Samantha (June 21, 2025). "Creators talk accessibility and building inclusive spaces at VidCon 2025". Mashable. Archived from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ truly (May 20, 2021). Born Without Limbs - Now I'm Marrying My Dream Man | LOVE DON'T JUDGE . Retrieved July 18, 2025– via YouTube.
  13. ↑ Dharni, Aishwarya (November 8, 2021). "Born Without Limbs And Abandoned As A Baby, This Beauty Influencer Is An Inspiration To Many". Indiatimes. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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