Catherine Paiz, born August 24, 1990, in Montreal, Quebec, has become a familiar face in the world of social media, but her journey has been anything but ordinary. Long before “The ACE Family” became a household name, Catherine was hustling behind the scenes. She worked retail jobs at Guess and Victoria’s Secret while trying to break into modeling – experiences that gave her a firsthand appreciation for hard work and a glimpse of life beyond the Instagram highlight reel.
Everything changed when she met Austin McBroom at a dinner party in 2015. Sparks flew, and soon after, they started dating. By 2016, their family was growing with the arrival of their first daughter, Elle, and so was their presence online. The couple launched “The ACE Family” YouTube channel, spotlighting their lives as young parents. What started as lighthearted, everyday vlogs quickly turned into something much bigger; today, their channel boasts over 19 million subscribers, and fans have watched their family expand with the births of Alaïa in 2018 and Steel in 2020.
Of course, internet fame comes with its own set of challenges. The ACE Family has weathered plenty of controversy – most notably in 2021, when Austin’s high-profile boxing event, Social Gloves, reportedly lost millions, and rumors swirled when the couple sold their $10 million mansion amid talk of foreclosure. Through it all, Catherine and Austin navigated waves of speculation about their finances and relationship status. Catherine has addressed breakup rumors more than once on social media, typically brushing them off and focusing on her family and business ventures.
Catherine isn’t just a YouTuber – her entrepreneurial streak runs deep. She launched her own skincare line, 1212 Gateway, with a name that’s a subtle nod to her and Austin’s wedding date, December 12, 2017. She’s also curated her content, showing not just the glamorous side of influencer life, but also the realities of raising three children and finding moments of calm in the midst of chaos. While critics have called out the couple for flaunting a luxurious lifestyle during tough economic times, Catherine shifted gears, sharing more down-to-earth glimpses of family life – without losing that aspirational touch her audience loves.
Before all of this, Catherine’s romantic past included a brief link to model Keith Powers in 2015, though it was short-lived. Unconfirmed rumors once connected her to Michael B. Jordan, but neither ever addressed it publicly.
One thing that stands out about Catherine is her ability to keep some things just for herself. Her extended family rarely appears on camera, and she’s selective about the challenges she shares publicly. As family vlogging has come under scrutiny – especially when it comes to kids’ privacy – Catherine has shifted the channel’s focus, putting more emphasis on her and Austin’s projects and partnerships, but still inviting viewers into family moments when it feels right.
While divorce rumors seem to pop up every year, the couple keeps moving forward, working and appearing together in videos, and showing a united front at family events. Unlike many influencer couples who make every private dispute public, Catherine and Austin have, so far, kept the details of their relationship mostly private – at least by social media standards.
Past Relationships
Igor Ten
Austin McBroom
Keith Powers
Michael B. Jordan
For all the sharing she does, Catherine seems to understand the value of setting boundaries – and maybe that’s her real secret to staying relevant in a world where almost nothing stays private for long. She’s built a successful brand not just on candor, but on knowing when to draw the line. In a space that rewards overexposure, Catherine Paiz proves you don’t have to show everything to share something real.
