Miranda Derrick’s biography: Dance cult situation, husband, net worth
Miranda Derrick is a famous dancer, choreographer, YouTuber, and social media celebrity from the United States of America. She garnered popularity after competing in the 12th season of the dance reality show, So You Think You Can Dance. She is also an actress best known for Road House, Misshaps, and Lindsey Stirling: Underground.
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Miranda Derrick has attracted a massive following across various social media platforms. She is an actress, dancer, choreographer, and internet personality. This article provides more details about her.
Profile summary
| Full name | Miranda Wilking Derrick |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 24 February 1997 |
| Age | 27 years (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Place of birth | Michigan, United States |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kgs) |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Father | Dean Wilking |
| Mother | Kelly Wilking |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | James Derrick |
| Step-children | 1 |
| Education | Michigan University |
| Profession | Dancer, choreographer, actress, YouTuber, and social media influencer |
| Miranda Derrick's Instagram | @itsmirandaderrick |
Miranda Derrick's biography
Miranda Wilking Derrick is a well-known dancer, choreographer, actress, YouTuber, and social media influencer. She is best known for competing in the 12th season of the dance reality show, So You Think You Can Dance.
How old is Miranda Derrick?
Miranda Derrick's age is 27 years as of 2024. She was born on 24 February 1997, and her Zodiac sign is Pisces.
Where is Miranda Derrick from?
The famous actress and dancer was born and raised in Michigan, United States of America. She is an American national and of a white ethnic background.
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Educational background
The YouTuber attended local elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States of America. She then proceeded to Michigan University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for her higher studies.
Who is Miranda Derrick's sister?
Miranda Derrick has one sister named Melanie. She is also a dancer, choreographer, YouTuber, and social media personality. Dean and Kelly Wilking are the sisters' parents.
Are the Wilking sisters twins?
Melanie and Miranda Wilking are not twins. Melanie was born on 12 April 1999. She is 25 years old as of 2024.
On the other hand, Miranda was born on 24 February 1997, and her zodiac sign is Pisces. The sisters have a collaborative YouTube channel titled Wilking Sisters, where they showcase their dancing skills.
Did Miranda Derrick actually go to her sister's wedding?
Miranda Derrick attended her sister Melanie Wilking's wedding on 25 May 2024. Melanie married football player Austin Ekeler. She confirmed Miranda's attendance in an Instagram story, and Miranda posted a solo photo of herself at the wedding on Instagram.
Career
Miranda Derrick has enjoyed dancing since she was a child. She decided to pursue it as a full-time job. She is also a TikToker who uploads choreography lessons and dance videos.
She has accumulated over 2.2 million followers on TikTok. Her Instagram account has amassed 1.7 million followers as of writing. She also posts dance videos on her eponymous YouTube channel with at least 117k subscribers.
The TikTok star is a talented dancer who has appeared in the reality dance TV show So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). She was a contestant in the 12th season in 2015 but was later on eliminated.
What movies has Miranda Derrick been in?
The social media personality also has a relatively new and growing acting career. Below is a look at her acting credits.
| Production | Year | Role |
| Misshaps | 2017 | Herself |
| Laci Kay: Incontrami | 2018 | Girl 5 |
| Lindsey Stirling: Underground | 2019 | Herself |
| Piper Rockelle | 2020 | Herself |
| The Arroyo Show | 2020 | Herself |
| Road House | 2024 | Road House dancer |
Are Miranda and Derrick a couple?
Yes, James Derrick is Miranda Derrick's husband. James Derrick is a popular American dancer, choreographer, and social media personality. The lovebirds got engaged in August 2021.
James and Miranda Derrick's wedding was held in September 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miranda and her family live in Los Angeles, California, United States.
She also visits the family's Shinn home, a $3.5 million property in north Hollywood, and other Los Angeles mega-mansions where they film their viral videos. James Derrick has a son from a previous relationship.
What happened to Miranda and James Derrick?
In 2021, Miranda and James cut ties with Miranda’s family. Miranda alleged that her parents believed James had kidnapped her.
Miranda and James’ relationship began to grow in 2020. James developed a close bond with her family. The lovebirds joined the 7M Films company together.
Miranda’s mom, Kelly, said she became concerned over how much time the lovebirds were spending with the members of 7M Films and Shekinah Church.
In 2022, Miranda’s sister, Melanie, had an IG live session with her parents, Kelly and Dean Wilking. The family expressed concerns about Miranda's recent association with 7M Films.
During the live session, Melanie shared that her sister had undergone a significant transformation. She described it as a complete change of character. She recounted how her sister spent long periods away from home without disclosing her whereabouts.
The family suspected that Miranda was under the influence of the Shekinah Church, which had ties to 7M Films. Miranda denied their claims and alleged that her family caused the separation by failing to respect her life choices. Speaking about the matter, she said:
When I left, [my parents] decided to call the cops on James. Saying that my black boyfriend James kidnapped and abused me.
James issued a statement regarding the matter. He wrote that Miranda’s father called the police on him. Dean accused him of domestic violence and kidnapping.
When the police arrived on the scene, they laughed about the situation because she was seemingly fine. The lovebirds are still together. The YouTuber talked to The Cut and said:
I am not held against my will and I've never been a hostage. I go to church and I have faith in God. If one day I wish to pursue my faith elsewhere, I will and feel completely free to do that... As far as my career, my time at 7M Films has been one of the most exciting years ever and if one day I wish to partner with a different management company or start my own company, I will. No one is forcing me to do anything.
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Where is Miranda Derrick now?
The dancer is still under 7M management. She continues to post dancing videos with her husband, James.
Miranda and James Derrick’s relationship came under the spotlight with the release of Netflix’s Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult documentary.
Some dancers formerly signed with 7M Films signed onto a 2023 lawsuit against 7M Films and its owner, Robert Shinn. The company was accused of exerting unhealthy control over its dancers.
The famous dancer responded to the documentary in a statement that read in part;
I am not a victim, I am not in any harm, I am not being abused. I’ve never asked my family or anyone else to “help” me in any way. Respectfully, what I choose to do with my life is up to me.
She and her husband, James Derrick, felt like their lives had been put in danger by the documentary.
Before this documentary, my husband and I, we felt safe. Now that this documentary is out, we feel like our lives have been put in danger.
How tall is Miranda Derrick?
The dancer and YouTuber is 5 ft 7 in or 170 cm tall and weighs about 130 lb or 59 kg. She has blue eyes and blonde hair.
Trivia
- She has performed alongside celebrities like Katy Perry and Flo Rida.
- She danced alongside Kem in a live concert he had in Detroit, Michigan.
- She is a fashion enthusiast.
- She enjoys spending time outdoors.
- She is an animal lover. She has a dog named Carver.
Miranda Derrick is a choreographer, dancer, actress, and online content creator who lives in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
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