Rachell‘Valkyrae’Hofstetter is one of the most popular female streamers on the net, specializing in games like GTA V andValorant.
The broadcaster, who boasts over4 million YouTube subscribers,has been streaming for nearly ten years — and now that she’s one of the top names in the business, she’s got enough money to support a family.
Valkyrae opened up about her thoughts on having children during aMay 13 broadcast,where she admitted that she’s on the fence about starting a family of her own.
“I’m very back and forth about it,” she said. “A part of me feels like, ‘I’m too busy,’ and then a part of me feels like, ‘I don’t want to.’ And then, a part of me feels like, ‘I could be a dope mom… if I really tried.’ You know?”
While she was discussing her feelings on the subject, a viewer chimed in with a comment that caught her eye, writing, “Marriage first.”
Valkyrae disagreed with the fan’s sentiment, arguing that she doesn’t believe women need to be married to have children and start their own family units.
“I don’t think you need to be married to have kids,” she retorted. “I feel like there are plenty of wonderful mothers out there and women, and also men, that take care of kids without having to be married. People that have gotten divorced for good causes. I don’t think you need to be married to have kids.”
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However, she called them a “another little sibling,” saying she would be the one to take care of the financials while her mother would actually raise the infant.
“I just feel like there’s so many people on this planet already,” she said. “For me, the experience of raising a child would be, probably, too difficult.”
Although Pokimanesays she’s got “baby fever,”she shares a similar sentiment as Valkyrae. “I know I kind of want a baby, but I don’t want a baby,” Pokie said. “Like, I want a baby.”
Ultimately, Pokimane said she sees herself starting a family in her “mid thirties,” but until then, she’s focused on her career.
Virginia Glaze is Dexerto’s Entertainment Editor in the US. She expertly covers trending stories across Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and TikTok – as well as fighting games and influencer boxing. Virginia also has bylines at Red Bull, GINX, and Bandai Namco. Contact her here: virginia.glaze@dexerto.com
