Why is mckayla maroney famous

Check out what she does nowadays after quitting the sport. The Olympic Games catch the world's attention for a couple of intense weeks every four years, five when we talk about Tokyo due to the pandemic. McKayla Maroney has lived in person how even the tiniest reaction in the Olympics could be seen all around the planet and even turned into a meme. She has also managed to claim a silver medal in the individual vault contest, but it was her reaction on the podium that made her even more famous.

Right after receiving the silver medal, her "not so impressed" face went viral and was one of the most popular memes on social media for the following months. Her Instagram now resembles that of other well-known "Instagram models" who have profiles full of aspirational selfies and goals-looking backdrops. Maroney says her love of Instagram didn't go over too well when she was still competing.

But a life in the spotlight was something she says she always wanted. When other girls would be discussing their plans to continue their gymnastics careers in college, she would be discussing her plans to be an actress. Maroney has since revealed she plans to launch a music career, something she confirmed to her fans on Instagram. She's been taking music lessons and working to learn as much as she can about the industry.

But she wants people to know that she has no plans to leave the sport of gymnastics — even if she isn't competing. Some of her fans have been struggling with the idea that she's changing paths, even commenting on her Instagram posts to voice their concerns.

That's not the only backlash Maroney has faced. She's also been criticized recently for rumors that she's received lip injections, something which Maroney denies. Ultimately, the internet fame she gained during the Olympics has only catapulted her further into the world of being famous.

Between her singing, acting, and social media accounts, chances are we'll be seeing much more of McKayla Maroney — even if she won't be at the Olympics. McKayla Maroney earned a team gymnastics gold medal at the London Olympics, but she became a meme after her silver-medal performance.

The U. Maroney was the overwhelming favorite for gold, but she fell on her second of two vaults and was passed by Romanian Sandra Izbasa. Maroney and the U. A full schedule is here. And I remember thinking, did I just make a face?