How Kristen Tuff Scott turned her life experiences into strength and creative expression

How Kristen Tuff Scott turned her life experiences into strength and creative expression

Kristen Tuff Scott gained fame from posting comedic videos on Facebook. Her newfound fame got her a spot on CMT's reality competition, Redneck Island's season 5. Discover below how she turned her life experiences into strength and creative expression.

Kristen Tuff Scott wearing cowboy hats
Kristen Tuff Scott is known for sharing her life on social media. Photo: @kristentuffscott (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Kristen is a self-proclaimed "country kid."
  • She shares content about her life on a ranch, product reviews, and hobbies.
  • Her online fame has attracted multiple brand sponsorships and promotions.

Kristen Tuff Scott's profile summary

Full name

Kristen Tuff Scott

Date of birth

August 8, 1988

Zodiac sign

Leo

Age

37 years (as of 2025)

Place of birth

Piggott, Arkansas, USA

Residence

Arkansas, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Alma mater

Arkansas State University

Qualification

Degree in pre-medical studies

Career

Rancher, singer, influencer

Height

5 feet 9 inches

Facebook

@kristentuffscott

Instagram

@kristentuffscott

Kristen Tuff Scott's biography

Kristen Tuff Scott is from a lineage of farmers who believe in working hard. She chose to pursue breaking horses and ranching instead of medical school.

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Tuff is known for sharing her life on social media, which has led to a large following that appreciates her down-to-earth approach.

Kristen Tuff Scott’s age

Born on August 8, 1988, she is 37 years old (as of 2025.

Kristen Tuff Scott carrying a bottle of liquor
Facts about Kristen Tuff Scott. Photo: @kristentuffscott (modified by author)
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Where did Kristen Scott grow up?

Kristen grew up as a "dirt-road country kid" in Piggott, Arkansas.

Kristen Scott's family

Kristen comes from a Scottish family. Even though she has not shared the names of her parents, she often features them on Facebook and other social media platforms.

Tuff was raised together with her three siblings. Her grandpa, John T. Becking, was in the US Navy in World War II. He died in May 2011.

What is Kristen Tuff Scott's educational background?

Kristen's musical talents in high school earned her a scholarship to Arkansas State University. Since she wanted to join med school later on, Tuff took a double major in Biochemistry.

The lady graduated in 2014 with a degree in pre-medical studies (with an emphasis in Chemistry and Biology). However, she chose not to continue with her studies after she became involved in comedy.

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Career history

Kristen Tuff Scott's story began when she started posting comedic content on Facebook. As her popularity grew, she began exploring other platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Her growing popularity attracted brand collaborations and partnerships, and an opportunity to be featured in season 5 of CMT’s reality TV series Redneck Island.

Kristen's profile on CMT described her as a tough cowgirl who worked exceptionally hard for all she has. She did not win the $100k prize but had a great time.

Beyond being a reality TV star, Tuff is a country music artist, stand-up comedian, and professional horse trainer. Her songs include Grandpa, Just Beachin', and Dancin' Dress.

Kristen Tuff Scott's net worth

The social media influencer has earned a fortune from brand partnerships and sponsorships on social media and merchandise sales. She has also earned income as a reality TV star and a horse trainer. However, there is no reliable source that has published her net worth.

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Kristen Tuff Scott performing with her guitar
Kristen's musical talents in high school earned her a scholarship to Arkansas State University. Photo: @kristentuffscott (modified by author)
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Where does Kristen Tuff Scott live?

Tuff Scott lives on a ranch in Arkansas, where she shares updates about her life on social media. Her daily life is all about pursuing her hobbies of taking care of horses and cows. She is also into diesel trucks, fishing, playing the guitar, and singing.

Why did Kristen Tuff Scott have a mastectomy?

Kristen Tuff Scott's cancer of the mammary glands sent her to surgery in 2016. She underwent a double mastectomy to curb the cancer cells from spreading.

Many who knew Kristen Tuff Scott before surgery noticed the change in her posts and appearance, as both of her mammary glands were completely removed.

As a result, people had many things to say about Kristen Tuff Scott's surgery when they noticed that she looked different. Some suggested she may have undergone a gender procedure to become transgender.

Tuff responded to the rumors in a video on Facebook in December 2017, stating that she had undergone a mastectomy and was not a trans.

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Since then, Kristen has had two more surgeries to remove two moles, one from her chin and another from her back.

The mole on her back, which was removed in 2020, was a result of being bitten by a fish when she was swimming in the river. Tuff explained in one of her videos.

Is Kristen Tuff Scott gay?

Yes, the social media personality is gay. She has publicly discussed the challenges she has faced being gay in a small town. In an interview, when asked about being gay in a small town, she said,

Oh, it's like indoctrinated in me. Like I was like, you do that and you're going to go to hell. You're going to hell. For sure. Nobody's gonna love you. Jesus isn't gonna love you. You're going to hell. That's all. I just kept thinking.
And so then in like 12, I told my mom in the Walmart parking lot because I didn't, I wanted people to be around in case stuff went sideways, and uh, but I wasn't like, mom, I'm gay, I hope you can accept me. I was like, Mom, I think I'm gay. I need help. Like she could send me somewhere to fix me or something.

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From there, Kristen's sexuality became the subject of discussion among many. She explained:

I was hearing everybody, you know, calling me a fa*ggot. You're going to hell, and you're disgusting, and I don't know why you're doing this to your family, and, you know, just being normal, just, you know what? So that was kind of the reaction.
So like, I just got like that, and I got really depressed, and I was really like awkward to believe it. I mean, like, really awkward because I just was like. I've never seen people be so mean to a freaking kid. I was just a kid. I mean, I was a kid. I knew what? Woman, but I was a kid.
Kristen Tuff Scott in men's outfits
Kristen has publicly discussed the challenges she has faced being gay in a small town. Photo: @kristentuffscott (modified by author)
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Is Kristen Tuff Scott married?

While there is no information about her being married, Kristen has been rumoured to be dating a couple of ladies. In June 2024, the social media personality posted photos on TikTok with her alleged girlfriend, identified as Missy.

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Details of the rumoured Kristen Tuff Scott’s partner remain unknown. It is also unknown whether they are still together in 2025.

Who is Kristen Tuff Scott's wife?

There is no public information about her having a wife.

How many children does Kristen Scott have?

She does not have children, as she never mentions them in her content.

What happened to Kristen Tuff Scott's son?

Kristen does not have children. In 2018, she posted about the death of a little girl whose parents, Shady & Dakota, were her best friends. She captioned the images:

If you never met this little girl, you’ll never know how someone so small could bring so much light and happiness and fill an entire room with it! It was impossible not to smile when she was there! My heart feels like it never has before....so empty.
Please keep my Missouri family in your prayers. Fly high, Hayden, and find Chance when you get there. She’s yours now. For those of you who have been around here long enough and remember them... please keep Dakota and Shady in your prayers.

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Is Kristen Tuff Scott on Wikipedia?

There is no mention of Kristen Tuff Scott, her husband, or her kids on Wikipedia because the platform has not featured any of their life histories.

What is Kristen Tuff Scott's height?

The influencer is 5 feet 9 inches tall with hazel eyes and blonde hair.

Facts about Kristen Tuff Scott

  • She is a staunch Republican.
  • She comes from a family of farmers.
  • She is a horse trainer.
  • Scott has a background as a barrel racing competitor.
  • She battled and overcame cancer in 2017.
  • She released her first single, Grandpa, in 2021.

Kristen Tuff Scott is a social media star, comedian, and musician. She enjoys life outdoors on a farm, along with entertaining millions of people around the world.

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