Long before the private jets, luxury cars, and global fame, Pam Stepnick was doing very ordinary things for her extraordinary sons.
Even when Logan and Jake Paul were already millionaires with growing online followings, their mum was still showing up at their first Los Angeles apartment to do laundry, tidy up, and quietly keep things running.
Fame hadn’t changed her role — she was still just Mum, trying to keep her boys grounded in a world that was spinning far too fast.
From Lamborghinis to Whole Foods Runs
As the brothers’ notoriety exploded and Jake began tearing around town in a Lamborghini, Pam was still focused on the basics.
She worried about their junk-food-heavy diets and would stock their fridges with groceries from Whole Foods, hoping for a little balance amid the chaos.
A divorced nurse from Westlake, Ohio, Pam never stopped trying to soften the rough edges of her sons’ extreme lifestyles, no matter how wild things became.
Staying Calm Through Chaos
There were moments that would have sent many parents over the edge.
Jake once set fire to his swimming pool and was effectively pushed out of his neighbourhood.
Lawsuits piled up. A fake pay-per-view wedding designed to rake in cash made headlines.
Pam admits some of it earned an internal “eye roll,” and other moments forced her to take a deep breath — but she rarely scolded.
Instead, she stayed remarkably calm, watching as the internet slowly rewired her sons’ lives.
Growing Up in the Spotlight
Pam believes few parents truly understand what constant online fame does to children.
Logan and Jake were part of the early wave of social media creators who thrived on stunts, pranks, and shock value.
Their audience — largely young and male — rewarded increasingly outrageous behaviour, and the backlash grew just as quickly as the fame.
While both brothers still command massive online followings, they are now better known for Prime sports drinks, business ventures, and high-profile boxing matches.
Wealth, Success, and a Heavy Cost
Financially, the brothers are set for life.
Logan is reportedly worth around $150 million, while Jake sits close to $100 million.
But Pam says the trolling, scandals, and public hatred took a serious emotional toll.
Her sons stopped reading comments long ago, but she never could.
As she reflects on their rise, Pam admits those early years of fame were some of the most frightening of her life, filled with fear, loss of control, and constant worry.
Writing a Warning for Other Parents
Now 62, Pam has poured her experiences into a brutally honest book titled F** The Pauls*.
The message is clear: growing up in front of millions changes a child.
Boundaries blur, outrageous behaviour gets rewarded, and attention becomes addictive.
By the time she realised how deeply the internet had reshaped her sons, she says, it was already too late.
The Moment That Changed Everything
The defining scandal came in 2017 when Logan filmed inside Japan’s Aokigahara forest, joking while capturing the body of a man who had taken his own life.
The video triggered global outrage before it was removed.
Sponsors fled, apologies followed, and both brothers stepped away from the spotlight for a time.
Pam insists that moment marked a turning point — one that forced her sons to grow up fast.
Life After Cancellation
Today, Logan wrestles for WWE and holds stakes in multiple businesses, while Jake runs ventures including a men’s grooming brand.
Pam is proud that her sons now earn money in ways that allow them to “sleep at night.”
But boxing, she admits, is her biggest fear yet — and it’s a fear about to be tested on the world stage.
Facing the Most Frightening Fight Yet
Jake is set to face British boxing star Anthony Joshua in Miami, a bout streaming live on Netflix.
The payday is enormous, but the physical risk is even greater.
Joshua’s size, power, and experience dwarf Jake’s, and critics fear serious injury.
Pam recalls being “terrified” when Jake FaceTimed her after signing the deal — filming her reaction as she panicked, fully aware of what Joshua is capable of.
A Mother’s Fear and Faith
As the fight approaches, Pam is honest about the danger.
She worries about injuries, prays constantly, and clings to her rosary for comfort.
Jake didn’t ask for her advice before committing to the bout, and while she respects his independence, the fear hasn’t eased.
Faith, she says, is the only thing keeping her steady.
A Suburban Childhood Before the Storm
The Paul brothers grew up in suburban Ohio with bike rides, backyard games, and trips into the woods.
Pam, a former gymnast turned nurse, raised them alongside their father Greg until the marriage ended bitterly.
Despite shared custody and family tensions, their childhood was active, curious, and creative — the perfect breeding ground for the YouTube obsession that followed.
Discovering the Camera
Like many kids of their generation, Logan and Jake were glued to early YouTube stars.
When they picked up a camcorder and started filming their own sketches, Pam saw how alive they became.
What began as innocent pranks soon turned into channels, merchandise, and sudden recognition in public. Fame arrived faster than anyone expected.
When Passion Became a Gamble
Pam wasn’t a stage mum — she understood sports, not entertainment.
Still, she could see this wasn’t a phase.
Logan walked away from a university scholarship to chase YouTube full-time.
Jake soon dropped out of high school to follow him to Los Angeles.
Pam remembers crying in the driveway as they left, unsure whether to be proud or terrified.
Scandals Without End
Misogynistic videos, cryptocurrency controversies, fake weddings, and offensive stunts followed.
Pam rarely reacted with anger.
Instead, she focused on lessons, reflection, and damage control. Some moments were manageable.
Others — like legal trouble and dangerous behaviour — left her shaken but determined to stay supportive.
Coping With Hatred and Mental Health Struggles
The fallout from Logan’s forest video was devastating.
Pam describes the pain of watching her son go from adored to despised almost overnight.
Jake, too, spiralled during that period, struggling with substance abuse and depression.
Pam reveals he once admitted he had planned to end his life. The family was unprepared for that level of hate.
Turning Hate Into Fuel
Eventually, the brothers made a radical shift.
Instead of chasing love online, they leaned into being villains.
Boxing, they realised, could turn boos into money.
Pam didn’t love the idea, but she was relieved to see her sons motivated again, chasing goals instead of chaos.
Looking Beyond the Ring
Today, both brothers live in Puerto Rico. Logan is married to model Nina Agdal and is now a father.
Jake is engaged to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam.
Pam adores being a grandmother and hopes Jake’s future includes family life, not just fights.
She imagines a day when both sons step away from danger and focus fully on business — maybe even owning a sports team.
What Comes After Fame?
Pam knows the Anthony Joshua fight could change everything — for better or worse.
If Jake walks away safely, she hopes it marks the beginning of a quieter chapter.
Her story isn’t just about fame, controversy, or money.
It’s about a mother trying to love her children through a world that never stops watching — and wondering what comes next once the noise finally fades.
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