The OG YouTube girlies will remember social media queen Aspyn Ovard. From her lifestyle content to a 2018 collaboration with Tarte Cosmetics — that some of Us are still using, TBH — the Utah native ruled the internet.
While she was constantly slaying on her solo channel, Ovard also gained popularity as part of her joint channel with partner Parker Farris. The duo got married in October 2015, and welcomed three daughters together: Cove in August 2019, Lola in September 2021 and a third baby in April 2024.
As her content shifted into mom-influencing, Ovard decided to keep her home life more on the private side. However, fans discovered in April 2024 that Ovard filed for divorce from Ferris after nearly nine years of marriage. (People reported that divorce documents were filed the same day Ovard announced that she and Ferris had welcomed baby No. 3, whose name she’s yet to share publicly.)
After months of silence, Ovard started to open up about the split in October 2024.
YouTuber Aspyn Ovard Files for Divorce, Announces Baby No. 3 on Same Day
“One time I had a baby and then she was in the NICU and then I filed for divorce,” she said in a TikTok video. “People somehow found the records from it and so they started talking about it online and posting it even though I hadn’t said anything and I literally just had a baby and she was premature and she was in the NICU.”
Ovard continued: “Then like literally a thousand articles were written about it and then I just didn’t say anything about it because I just didn’t want to. And then, I said something about it like months later when I wanted attention.”
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While Ovard has continued to post about her split — and call herself “crazy” — there are still so many questions to be answered. Us explains what we know so far:
The Key Players
Aspyn Ovard: The YouTube star finally addressed her divorce in October 2024 after questions about what went wrong.
“Me to myself whenever I post something insane and then keep refreshing my email inbox waiting for my lawyer to say b—h wtf take that down,” she captioned an October 2024 TikTok.
Parker Ferris: Ovard’s estranged husband who, despite their divorce, has appeared in a few joint TikTok videos as of late. One from October 2024 showed Ovard straddling his lap and making a comment that appeared to be about his mom. (It’s been speculated by internet users that Ferris’ mother has been referencing Ovard in since-deleted Instagram Stories.)
The Gist
Basically, it’s a big ‘ol mess — and even Ovard is leaning into the messiness. Despite all the videos detailing what went down, Ovard did get real about what is off limits.
“I don’t want to be too annoying so I will reply to his comment and tell you guys what, as of now, I plan to share and to not share,” she said. “I’m not going to share exactly what happened, what I found out, whatever. I don’t want to even think? about that right now. I’m not going to share details of like the terms of my divorce.”
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Ovard added: “All of those posts from earlier in the week where I was down in the dumps, that is so for real. That is so genuine.”
Fans have speculated about the reason behind Ovard and Ferris’ split, but the pair is keeping quiet about the specifics, it seems. Ovard did say that she feels “a little bit better” when making TikTok videos that are “not that serious.”
Why It’s a Big Deal
Well, if you were a part of the internet age that included the YouTube lifestyle girlies, this needs no explanation.
Back in the day, Ovard and Ferris were that couple. But with the speculation around their split, social media users just want answers. Plus, Ovard’s initial decision to stay only to spill the tea on TikTok has raised some eyebrows. No judgment here, though — keep doing you.
What People Are Saying
It’s no use breaking down all the social media theories — especially when the couple’s kids are involved — but people do have a lot to say.
“Thankful for the people in my life that also grew up watching Aspyn Ovard so I have someone to talk about the drama with,” one X user wrote. Another added, “It feels like all i do anymore is wait for aspyn ovard’s next tiktok.”
Some social media users are also calling this their “aspyn ovard era.”
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What We’re Saying
All Us has said thus far is that Ovard is not discussing her divorce. In August 2024, she posted a TikTok following the “demure” trend.
“You see how I don’t talk about my divorce online? Very demure, mindful,” she said while holding baby No. 3. “You see how I considered my children and how it would affect them to have their family’s personal information shared all over the internet? Very smart, very good mom.”
Ovard added: “You see how I will continue to stay unbothered and not share anything to protect my peace? Very demure, very mindful.”
Us also wants Ovard to know that we are very invested in her TikTok videos and would love her to keep posting.
What’s Next
Honestly, who’s to say. Ovard herself said she doesn’t know what she’ll share next.