In 2013, a photo of 2-year-old Chloe, with her now-famous “side-eye,” went viral, turning her into an internet sensation. What seemed like a harmless, fun moment at the time has since led her mother, Katie Clem, to reflect on the unintended consequences of Chloe’s sudden fame.
Katie shared, “It seemed like a harmless, fun moment, but now, as Chloe gets older, I feel a lot of guilt. The internet is forever.” She voiced concerns about how this online attention could impact her daughter’s privacy in the long run.
Now 14, Chloe has mostly moved beyond the intense scrutiny she faced as a toddler. “It’s funny at times, but other times it feels odd,” she said, looking back on her viral fame.
Katie now prioritizes her children’s well-being and their protection from the pressures of online fame. “The mom I am today is not the same mom I was back then,” she reflected, emphasizing the important lessons learned along the way.
