Sabrina Brier is known to many as the "Oh!" lady, but over 1.2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok know she's much more than that. Brier's surprised/annoyed reaction — deployed in one of her riotous social media sketches — certainly captured an emotion hard to put to words, making it instantly meme-able. But all of her videos mine complicated female friendship for laughs, exposing truth bombs about ego, competitiveness, and insecurity in the process.
"If I ever take anything directly from my friend's life, I ask for permission," Brier, 31, tells Mashable. "But, the other day, I posted one very loosely inspired by a friend's situation. She immediately commented on the video, 'Ummmm.'"
After graduating from Smith College, Brier ground her way to social stardom, working as a writer's assistant for various shows before honing her comedy on Instagram during the pandemic. Her observant sketches of self-involved nightmare people endeared her to millions, securing her several brand deals and guest spots on shows such as Abbott Elementary.
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Brier's distinct comedy style is inspired by someone close to home, she admits.
"My sister and I have a very comedic relationship! Sometimes when I'm trying out a new concept or character, in my head, I'm thinking, What would make her laugh? Those ones often turn out to be the funniest."
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