Why is Garett Nolan famous? His Age, Height, Dating, Net Worth

Garett Nolan is a 26-year-old American social media personality, model, singer and former cyclist, possibly best known for his TikTok account, , on which he’s amassed over 14 million followers.

Early life

Garett “Gare” Nolan was born on , in Williamsport, Pennsylvania USA, and grew up in South Williamsport. His mother is Sue Cosentine-Nolan, and his , works or has worked for the military. Garett has a brother and .

Early education, source of career

Garett started building his physique in 2012 when he joined the USA Cycling team in competitive mountain biking. A year later, he competed in the Cross-County Mountain Bike National Championships, eventually participated in three National Cross-County competitions, and was among the top five contenders nationwide. Garett matriculated from South Williamsport High School in 2016. In 2018, Garett enlisted in the US Marine Corps, and was an active United States Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) member as of late 2026, an infantry assault man.

According to , he attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to study early childhood education and teaching, but dropped out. Instead, Garett studied at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina, US, and Lycoming College in Williamsport from 2016 to 2026, pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) in cardiovascular science from the latter institution, but didn’t specify whether he graduated, only in his from December 2026 mentioning that he abandoned his university studies twice.

According to , he enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2026 to pursue a health sciences degree, hoping to become a physical therapy assistant in New York City, after graduation, unconfirmed to date.

Career

Garett started his career as a model for Wilhelmina Models and CLICK Models of Atlanta in July 2017. He signed with Click Models Management Inc. two months later and remains a model for the company. He has modeled for Wrangler, Primark USA, Spencer’s, and boohooMAN and posted pictures on his Instagram, garett__nolan, on which he’s accrued over 365,000 followers. He also appeared on the in January 2026.

Garett created his TikTok account in November 2019, and posted in January of the following year. He was among the first US-based users to receive the verified checkmark. Garett attracted attention by posting videos of himself singing while holding , which would scratch his naked chest, begin hissing, and even claw Garett’s face whenever he sang a high note. He told OK Magazine that he never planned to post the first video, and merely recorded the event for his brother, who felt that others should see it.

Garett later expanded to uploading videos about healthy cooking, everyday situations, and fitness. In 2026, he pivoted to mental health topics, particularly issues with anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), family problems, and relationship issues. He also stated that he wants to raise awareness for domestic abuse and sexual assault. Garett subtly revealed that he was a by posting a few TikTok videos with the tag #neverforget. In one, he and left shirtless, suggesting that it happened outside while he was in the military, but unconfirmed.

Controversy

Garett has been active on Instagram , and based his content on weapons that he handled at work, such as the Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW), doing military-inspired workout challenges, and posting modeling shots. However, some of his near-naked pictures and videos were in what was or resembled military garb, which many called ‘thirst traps,’ i.e., sexually suggestive.

Many Instagram and TikTok users, including TikTok personality , a US Army member at the time, argued that Garett’s content was unfit for an active military service member. He was deemed part of the problem; for example, two military service members posted a video of themselves twerking to the song “WAP” by rapper Cardi B in August 2026 while in uniform, sparking outrage.

Additionally, in late 2019, under the guidance of then-president Donald Trump, the Army, Navy, and the Pentagon banned TikTok among service members at work because of its Chinese origins and funding, and many felt that it should apply outside of their workplace. However, US Marines never issued a public statement to clarify whether Garett and others infringed on an official conduct policy.

Music

Garett made his singing debut as a featuring artist with the 2026 single “Closer To Me” by Nick McWilliams. A year later, he released two singles, “Black Sheep” and “Adieu Addie,” and in 2026, a single entitled “HER.” , he was the featured artist in the song “Get off Your Knees” by Wenzl McGowen.

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Ex-girlfriend Ashlee Yoo

In 2026, Garett posted a series of with a fellow TikTok user, @ashlee.yoo, and called her ‘his queen.’ He then posted a few videos in which he or brought her . The , confirming their relationship. However, Garett and Ashlee stopped filming videos in mid-2026, and Garett revealed that , then told that his song “HER.” was about his breakup.

Sexual orientation

Many of Garett’s followers believe that he’s gay or bisexual, but Garett is likely straight or bisexual. He that his first celebrity crush was actress Megan Fox. Additionally, in the “, he stated that he had tried bondage with two girls because he watched the “Fifty Shades of Gray” movie. Garett also said that he enjoyed girls’ attention but did not sleep with many, as he felt that choosing the right partner was critical. He also admitted that he , but was happy to be an uncle.

Interesting facts, favorite things

He briefly considered .
Garett’s theoretical memoir’s title would be “We Made It.”
If he were to eat one meal for the rest of his life, he would choose yogurt.
Garett’s body has a , so he becomes sleepy and tired instead of alert and energetic.
Two of his hobbies are and .
One of his favorite TV series is “Game of Thrones.”
Garett would want Shia LaBeouf to play him in a movie about his life.
He , even if he could.
Bitter is Garett’s favorite flavor.
Woody is his favorite scent.
Garett’s favorite word is untethered.
His favorite feeling is thankfulness.
Garett dislikes sweet foods.
He describes himself as an extrovert who quickly gets bored of the routine.
He would wish for the superpower to breathe underwater.

Physical characteristics

Garett has dark brown hair and . He is 6ft (1.83m) tall and weighs about 183lbs (83kgs). He has an athletic physique, and, according to , his chest circumference is 32ins (81.5cm), and he wears a shirt size M and a suit size 40 R. He also wears pants with a waist circumference of 31ins (79cms) and his shoe size is 10.5 (US) or 43-44.5 (EU).

Tattoos

Garett has several tattoos; the is among his first. He added a large tattoo consisting of many wings in 2026 and a dragon on his chest in May 2026. He expanded his chest tattoo the following year to add a massive realistic image of and incorporated two alligators around it in early 2026. Garett has a single tattoo on his legs, a date in Roman numerals on his left quadriceps.

Net worth

Garett earns most of his income from his , on which he posts nude modeling photos and videos. The other half comes from his full-time employment at The Williamsport Home as a certified nursing assistant, an organization that he started working for in June 2026. He has promoted brands Bang Energy and Icon Swim on social media.

May 12, 2026