Nineteen-year-old Ava Reyes is opening up about the emotional strain that comes with online fame, giving a candid look at life inside one of social media’s most-watched creator mansions.
Reyes — now one of the Bop House’s top earners — says the constant demand for viral content has taken a heavy toll.
“People see the outfits and the photos and think it’s easy,” she told The Blast. “But I’ve had days where I couldn’t get out of bed. I’ve had panic attacks before live streams. It’s not all glam.”
Once a Hooters waitress, Reyes moved into the Miami-based Bop House earlier this year and skyrocketed in popularity.
Her following has more than doubled since then, placing her as the house’s second-highest earner.
The mansion’s residents are between 19 and 24 years old.
Still, Reyes says the grind comes at a price. She recently scaled back her filming schedule.
“I’m focusing on being real with my fans,” she explained. “There’s a lot of love here, but also a lot of pressure.”
She plans to share more content centered on mental health — something she says is often pushed aside in influencer culture.
“Views aren’t everything,” she said. “I’d rather be healthy than viral.”
The Bop House was created by Sophie Rain, who describes herself as a “virgin adult content creator.”
The gated-community mansion in Miami features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and reportedly costs $75,000 a month to rent.
Despite the steep expenses, the house brought in an estimated $15 million in a single recent month.
Each woman brings her own vibe and personality, helping shape one of the internet’s most lucrative creator collectives.
“A lot of people think there is constant competition, but we know how strong we are as a group,” Rain said. “We work better as a team, and our income very much reflects that!”
Even with online chatter about drama, Reyes says things inside the mansion are peaceful.
“A lot of fans, and haters, want to say that we are always fighting with other members,” she said. “We are big chilling! Everyone is doing amazing.”
Reyes says she’s learning to set boundaries and stay grounded through it all.
“It’s a lot for a 19-year-old,” she said. “But I’m learning when to say no.”
