Sarah Pribis
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| Born | Sarah Pribis August 12, 1988 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress • producer • writer • host |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | sarahpribis |
Sarah Pribis (born August 12, 1988) is an American actress, producer, writer, and television host. She made her Broadway debut of Les Misérables while in high school and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Pribis gained recognition as one of the original hosts of the trivia app HQ Trivia, and has appeared in television series such as Dirty John, and The Purge.
Early life
Pribis was born Sarah Lynne Pribis on August 12, 1988, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] She grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and began performing at a church choir and appearing in community theater productions as a teenager. Pribis attended Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania, where she starred in a school production of Les Misérables. [2]This role led to her Broadway debut in the same musical's revival while still in high school.[3][4][5] She later enrolled at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.[4][2]
Career
2006–2016: Early theater and television work
Pribis began her professional career with her Broadway debut in the 2006 revival of Les Misérables. Following her graduation from NYU in 2010, she appeared in national commercials and took on early television roles, including guest spots on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful. She also starred in an infomercial that went viral, called the "Shiney Hiney", leading to multiple appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[2][6][7] She has also narrated audiobooks, one of the first ones she recorded was on the topic of Budapest.
2017–2020: HQ Trivia and television breakthrough
In 2017, Pribis joined HQ Trivia as one of its original hosts, contributing to the app's rapid rise in popularity with live trivia games that attracted millions of daily users.[3] [8]The app's success, which included international spin-offs and industry awards, elevated her profile as a host.[9][10][2] Pribis hosted the first million player game of HQ Trivia. [8][10][11] HQ Trivia, ceased operations in 2020.[10][12]
Concurrently, Pribis expanded her acting credits with roles in television anthologies and series. She portrayed characters in The Purge (2019) on USA Network and in 2018, she appeared in the first season of Bravo's Dirty John.
Pribis has also discussed working in the hospitality industry to supplement her income while acting.[13]
2021–2023: Film roles and content creation
Pribis continued acting in independent films. She starred in holiday films for Lifetime and Great American Family, such as Crown Prince of Christmas (2023) and A Belgian Chocolate Christmas (2023). As of 2023, she has said that she was writing her own TV show, which she has described as a "dark comedy" and has said it is semi-autobiographical. In a 2023 interview with Business Insider, she stated that she made $6,500 for her first role as a stand-in for a commercial.[3]
2024–present: Content creation and acting
In recent years, Pribis has focused on digital content creation, amassing a considerable following on Instagram and TikTok[14] by sharing insights on mental health, sobriety, entrepreneurship, and the working actor's life. [6] In late 2025, she stared in her first lead role as Chloe Barlow, in Music City Mistletoe.[15][16]
Personal life
Pribis resides in New York City. She has been open about her experiences with addiction of alcohol and drugs[17], as well as her advocacy for mental health in the performing arts. She often discusses her sobriety journey, stating that it gave her "more energy to invest in my career".[6] She has a cat named Sophia.[7][18] She has stated she's in a relationship.
Controversies
In February 2023, Pribis alleged in a series of TikTok videos that she experienced a "toxic environment" while hosting HQ Trivia [8], including hosts being pitted against each other and instances of sexism, such as being reprimanded for her on-air attire.[10] She has stated that the company had ceased working with her after working in the role for a year and a half without explanation.[10] She was not featured in CNN documentary, Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, on the app's downfall, despite her contributions in pre-interviews before the filming.[8] In return, Pribis made a "Tiktokumentary", to share her own experiences.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Guy Meets Girl | Girl | Short | |
| 2021 | Clinton Road | Jessica | [19] | |
| 2021 | Cicada | Jordan | Uncredited | |
| 2023 | Crown Prince of Christmas | Cambria | TV Movie | [20] |
| 2023 | A Belgian Chocolate Christmas | Susan Michaels | [21] | |
| 2024 | A Nurse's Revenge | Mrs. Alcott | TV Movie | [22] |
| 2025 | Bullies Beware of Billionaire Belle | Rebecca | TV Movie | |
| 2025 | Checkmate | Stephanie | [23][24] | |
| 2024 | The Greatest | Sandra | [25] | |
| 2025 | Just Breathe | Jamie Lynn | [24] | |
| 2025 | Music City Mistletoe | Chloe Barlow | [26][27] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dates From Hell | Cathy | Seson 2 Episode 9 | |
| 2017 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Various | Season 1 Episode 7580 & 7581 | [24] |
| 2016 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Shiney Hiney Model, Herself | Season 14, Episode 14, 15
Featured on EllenTube |
[28][24] |
| 2018 | FML (F**k My Life) | Alice | Season 1 Episode 3,4,5,6 | |
| 2018 | Dirty John | Beth | Season 1 Episode 1 | [24] |
| 2019 | Theatre School Dropouts | Herself | Season 1, Episode 2, 3, 5 | |
| 2019 | The Purge | Rachel Stamp | Season 2 Episode 1 (uncredited) | |
| 2019 | The Fever | Amber's Accountant | Season 3 Episode 2 | |
| 2019 | Celebrity Pets: Unleashed | Host | Producer Credit | |
| 2020 | Trillo & Suede | Emily Kane | Season 1 Episode 3 | |
| 2025 | Miss Governor | Hill Staffer | Season 1 Episode 14 | [24] |
References
- ↑ Wilson, Olivia (2023-05-24). "Who is Sarah Pribis in HQ? Wiki Bio, age, height, net worth, husband, kids". Affair Post. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Mondon, Marielle (2018-02-15). "Meet the Philly-area native who stars in HQ Trivia". PhillyVoice. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sundar, Sindhu. "I made about $6,500 for 2 days of work as a stand-in for 'SNL' star Chloe Fineman on a commercial shoot". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sarah Pribis, Class of 2004: Writer, Actress, Producer, Host". Wissahickson School District. 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ Clement, Deana (2018-02-27). "Around Ambler Spotlight | HQ Host Sarah Pribis". Around Ambler. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Daily Inspiration: Meet Sarah Pribis". Canvas Rebel. December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ibrahimovic, Tijana (2022-01-25). "Sarah Pribis About Getting on The Ellen DeGeneres Show". POP STYLE TV. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Jones, C. T. (2023-03-02). "How an HQ Trivia Documentary Started a 'Drama Vortex' Online". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Buxton, Madeline. "HQ Trivia Has Picked A Female Host For Its First Version Abroad". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Mather, Katie (2023-02-16). "Former 'HQ Trivia' host questions upcoming documentary and 'whose narrative they're telling': 'I'm just here to tell my story'". In The Know, Yahoo. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ Gilbert, Ben. "A record-setting 1.2 million people just competed for a $10,000 cash prize in the hottest app around". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ↑ Weiss, Geoff. "A former HQ Trivia host said there was a "toxic environment" at work where hosts were often pitted against each other". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ Bulotaitė, Ugne; Krotovas, Denis (2024-12-20). "Woman Goes Viral For Highlighting The Reality Of Non Famous Actress' Auditioning Process". Bored Panda. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Lopez, Kristen (2025-01-17). "What Losing TikTok Could Mean for Actors—And Where They'll Go Next". Backstage Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Anschutz, Melissa (2025-11-25). "'Music City Mistletoe' Strikes a Chord—Heartfelt Holiday Rom-Com Hits Streaming November 25". EIN News. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Herald, Lewis County. "Music City Mistletoe". Lewis County Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Byrne, Molly (2023-11-01). "Viewers shocked that man paid a sober woman $25,000 to drink a glass of wine". Dexerto. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Sarah Pribis (2017-01-20). Ellen Meets Miss Shiney Hiney!. Retrieved 2025-12-07 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Clinton Road - Full Cast & Crew". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "Crown Prince of Christmas - Full Cast & Crew". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "A Belgian Chocolate Christmas". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "A Nurse's Revenge". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "Checkmate - Full Cast & Crew". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 "Sarah Pribis". Backstage.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "The Greatest". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ Music City Mistletoe - Apple TV. 2025-11-25. Retrieved 2026-02-22 – via tv.apple.com.
- ↑ "Music City Mistletoe - About". musiccitymistletoe.com. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ TheEllenShow (2016-09-22). The Shiney Hiney. Retrieved 2025-12-07 – via YouTube.
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