Teenage millionaire Pixie Curtis retires at 12 to focus on school
Pixie Curtis is only 12 years old but has already achieved what many adults dream of. She created two brands (with the help of her parents, of course) and earned millions. As a teenager, she organized a party celebrating her "retirement."
Pixie Curtis may not be well-known in the United States, but the 12-year-old enjoys considerable popularity in Australia. Parents of growing girls are undoubtedly familiar with her. Pixie is the "founder" and face of a line of children’s products, including hair ribbons and toys. These two businesses and her active social media presence made Pixie a millionaire while still a child.
How much does Pixie Curtis earn?
The young Australian made headlines last year when, approaching her 12th birthday, she announced with her mother that she planned to retire at that age. By retirement, she meant putting her businesses aside to focus on school.
It seems Curtis decided to retire once she achieved financial stability and liquidity. According to news.com.au, in 2023, the teenager's monthly earnings were over $130,000.
This is how a retired millionaire lives
Look at Pixie's Instagram profile to realize that the girl leads a life quite different from that of her peers. Even if she has temporarily set aside developing her businesses, she still receives packages from advertisers and earns from her social media reach (her account has over 180,000 followers).
As you might guess, the teenage millionaire evokes strong emotions online. Some are impressed by her entrepreneurship, while others believe she sacrificed her childhood to earn money. There is no shortage of comments suggesting that her mother, who runs Pixie's Instagram profile, is making her 12-year-old daughter into a little adult. This includes how the girl dresses and spends her time.
Indeed, few people at that age go to the gym, eat at restaurants, and travel the world. Are we witnessing the birth of a new phenomenon in social media?
