Colleen Ballinger's Husbands: The YouTube Star's past Marriage to Joshua David Evans & Current to Erik Stocklin

Comedian Colleen Ballinger has been married twice — to her ex-husband Joshua David Evans, and later to her current husband, Erik Stocklin. While Ballinger has succeeded in her relationships and career, she has also faced various controversies.

Colleen Ballinger is a familiar face in the spotlight. She has gained fame as a comedian through her appearances in the Netflix series "Haters Back Off" and as the internet personality Miranda Sings on YouTube.

The internet personality has recently faced controversies regarding her online and on-screen success, including rumors of her divorcing her current husband, Erik Stocklin.

Erik Stocklin Is Colleen Ballinger's Second Husband

Erik Stocklin is both an actor and a composer. He was born in Freehold, New Jersey, in September 1982, and he attended Southern Connecticut State University and obtained a theater degree in 2007.

Following his theater training in New York City, he relocated to California in 2008. Since then, he has taken on prominent roles in feature films such as "Donner Pass" and "The Bad Guys." He also gained fame in several TV shows, including "Lucifer."

Stocklin initially crossed paths with Ballinger on the set of the 2016 series "Haters Back Off," where he played her best friend and love interest, Patrick Mooney.

Despite their chemistry on the show, it wasn't until 2018 that they made their relationship public, announcing their engagement and pregnancy. Additionally, Ballinger surprised her fans by revealing they had secretly tied the knot in the same year.

Ballinger continued to astonish her fans by sharing on YouTube that she had given birth to a baby boy without revealing his name. She also praised her husband in the video and said:

"I'm so happy that I have an incredible husband who helps me take care of him. And he takes care of me. And he is the most selfless, wonderful, sweet, perfect man."

Ballinger expressed gratitude, feeling fortunate to have Stocklin in his life. She also marveled at how this person existed and hoped their son would grow up just like him.

The pair share delightful family photos on Instagram, capturing precious moments from the day their first son was born and welcomed their twin children in 2021. The names of the twins remain undisclosed.

As a family of five, they frequently relish moments together, whether it's enjoying a picnic in the park, basking in the beauty of the sunset by the beach, or occasionally having a couple's date night without the kids.

Meanwhile, in another Instagram post, Stocklin paid a simple yet sweet birthday tribute to his wife, stating that she is his "Now, then, and always," comparing her to a divine entity, embodying the essence of God.

However, rumors of the couple's divorce have plagued their happy relationship. A blind item on Twitter claimed that Ballinger was in the midst of a divorce and arranging a custody agreement for their children with Stocklin.

Colleen Ballinger Was First Married to a YouTube Star

As divorce rumors circulated between Ballinger and Stocklin, the situation bore similarities to her previous marriage to ex-husband, YouTube star Joshua David Evans, in 2015, ultimately resulting in divorce in 2016.

Besides his massive social media presence, Evans has starred in multiple films like "Attacked on Set," "Dream Maker," "Pumpkin Spiced Feelings," and "Ticket to Ride." He has also directed shows like "New Stage" and "Take the Stage."

In a since-deleted emotional 12-minute video, Ballinger revealed that they had had a "rocky relationship" since they met and realized how unhappy they were.

Despite her fame, Ballinger has not been immune to challenges, as she has faced criticism for allegedly engaging in inappropriate relationships and behavior toward young fans.

The comedian also expressed deep affection for Evans, emphasizing that negative actions or experiences did not influence her feelings. She also asked her fans not to be mean to him as she wanted him to be happy.

Evans had also clarified that he did not choose their separation and still wished to be with her. However, he acknowledged that Ballinger believed it was the right decision. At the time, he stated:

"I love her. I'm in love with her. I wish nothing but success and happiness for her, and that just does not involve me anymore."

After the couple's split, Evans later married Pamela Rose Rodriguez in August 2018. Despite leaving YouTube, he consistently shares glimpses of his family life with over half a million followers on Instagram.

Joshua Evans Claimed Colleen Ballinger Mistreated Him

Despite her fame, Ballinger has not been immune to challenges, as she has faced criticism for allegedly engaging in inappropriate relationships and behavior toward young fans. This allegation reportedly began in 2020.

Ballinger reportedly denied the accusations through an uploaded video on her channel, where she was shown playing a ukelele and referred to the rumors as "the toxic gossip train."

Despite attempting to own up to her mistakes, she somehow fell short of fully accepting responsibility for her actions. This prompted critics to accuse her of gaslighting the alleged victims, who shared their experiences.

On the other hand, Evans reacted to her video and revealed on Twitter that he was "gaslit" and belittled whenever he disagreed with her actions between 2009 and 2016.

Evans remarked that he understood how those involved in the issue were being mistreated. At the time, the social media star also felt he was always portrayed as the problem and that his pain was dismissed as an inconvenience.

He mentioned that he had no intention of using the situation as an opportunity for a YouTube comeback. He described the platform as "unsafe" and was "past" that situation.

Evans also made it clear that his purpose was to offer validation to those who were suffering. Ballinger seemed to have never responded publicly to her first husband's claims.

Ballinger gained immense popularity on YouTube in the 2010s with her alter-ego, Miranda Sings. An annoying teenage girl inspired the character's signature mark accompanied by exaggerated red lipstick.

She is among the many social media stars whose careers have sparked controversy alongside names like Corinna Kopf, Alix Earle, Justin Roiland, David Dobrik, Kevin Samuels, and Jake Paul.