Rachel Pizzolato

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Rachel Pizzolato
Born
Rachel Michelle Pizzolato

(2004-01-19) January 19, 2004 (age 21)
Louisiana, USA
Other namesThe Triple Threat
CitizenshipAmerican
Education John Curtis Christian School
Alma mater Louisiana State University Shreveport [1]
Occupation(s) Model, inventor, influencer, actor
Years active(2017-present)
Known for Acting, modeling
Notable work MythBusters Jr.
Television MythBusters Jr.
Height6′ (1.83 m)
PartnerJulian Elchakieh (2025-present)
AwardsGrand Sweepstakes Award – Greater New Orleans Science & Engineering Fair (GNOSEF)

First Place in Energy (Physical) – GNOSEF

Minor Planet “Pizzolato 33187” named in her honour by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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Broadcom MASTERS Finalist (2016, 2017, 2018)

3rd Place – International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2022

Bruce J. Heim Foundation Award

National Champion – Trampolining

Louisiana State Champion – Trampoline/Double Mini

Silver Medalist – USA National Gymnastics Championships (Trampoline)

Miss Pelican State 2022

Miss Louisiana Teen USA – 1st Runner-Up (2021)

Multiple Louisiana and local pageant titles (e.g. Little Miss New Orleans, Little Miss Louisiana State)

Featured/Cover Model – Chaarmz, Style Cruze, Vivier, Moevir, GMARO, and other magazines

Rachel Pizzolato is an American inventor, influencer, actor and model. [2]

In 2017, Pizzolato, while an eighth-grader attending John Curtis Christian School, was the winner of the Grand Sweepstakes Award in the Junior Division of the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair. [3] She is known for appearing on the television series MythBusters Jr. in 2019. [4] [5]

In 2025 she co-starred in the horror film Round the Decay . [6]

In the same year Pizzoloato was the subject of a viral video where she tasted paan, an Indian after-meal practice. In the video Pizzolato stated that the dish was too much for her to handle. [7]

In July 2025 she was featured in an article in Maxim magazine where she spoke of not being a typical model and her desire to collaborate with brands such as AutoZone or Home Depot to pursue her passions for home repairs and working on cars, as well a desire to work with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel. [8]

Personal life

Pizzolato is Catholic and six-foot and one inches tall. [9] In 2017 was declared a national champion for her trampoline routine at a competition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [10]

Pizzolato also has patents on two inventions, one involving vertical axis wind turbine energy and the other in relation to National Football League helmet technology. [8]

In 2025, she is currently dating YouTuber Julian Georges Elchakieh, also known as Jmancurly. [11]

References

  1. @beautyandbrainswithatwist; (March 17, 2025). "The Brains Part!" via Instagram.
  2. Steinberg, Brooke (February 12, 2024). "Glam dogs rule NYFW runway at Anthony Rubio's Canine Couture show: 'Humans are the accessories'". New York Post .
  3. Advocate staff (April 12, 2017). "John Curtis Christian School science program wins accolades". The Advocate .
  4. "Interview with Mythbuster Rachel Pizzolato". University of Akron.
  5. Pierce, Scott D. (December 28, 2018). "Scott D. Pierce: Whoa! Kids get to blow stuff up in new 'MythBusters Jr.' show". The Salt Lake Tribune .
  6. Mack, Andrew (July 22, 2024). "ROUND THE DECAY Trailer: Monster Movie Coming This Halloween Season". Toronto, Canada: ScreenAnarchy.
  7. "Why did US influencer get grilled by netizens even after rating Indian Paan 7 out of 10?". The Economic Times . India. June 16, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Maxim Staff (July 7, 2025). "Maxim Cover Girl Competition Spotlight: Rachel Pizzolato". Maxim .
  9. Bordelon, Christine. "Catholic teen uses engineering to protect football players' brains". Clarion Herald .
  10. Nobles III, Wilborn P. (October 3, 2018). "Louisiana teen is a junior 'Mythbuster'". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate .
  11. jmancurly (2025-02-08). "Teaching My Girlfriend How to Play VR". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-09-27.