Most YouTubers turn their relationships into content the moment they begin. Veronica Merrell-Burriss did the opposite. She met fellow creator Aaron Burriss in 2017, said nothing for more than four years, and was already married by the time most fans learned the two were a couple. In a business that runs on oversharing, that takes real discipline.
Now 30 and expecting her first child, Roni (as fans know her) is at a turning point. It's a good moment to look back at how one half of the Merrell Twins built a career that stretches well past the camera on her bedroom shelf.
Roni at a glance
| Full name | Veronica Jo Merrell-Burriss |
|---|---|
| Goes by | Roni |
| Born | August 6, 1996, Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Age | 30 |
| Star sign | Leo |
| Heritage | Spanish, Portuguese, Irish, German and Mexican |
| Height | About 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Parents | Paul Merrell and Wendy Merrell |
| Twin sister | Vanessa Jo Vaughn-Merrell |
| Husband | Aaron Burriss (married December 27, 2021) |
| Main channel | Merrell Twins, over 6.2 million subscribers |
| Work | YouTuber, actress, singer, producer |
| Estimated net worth | $2 million to $5 million (Icon Polls estimate) |
A creative house in Kansas City
Veronica and her identical twin Vanessa were born on August 6, 1996, with Veronica reported to be the elder by about 45 minutes. The household leaned creative. Their father, Paul Merrell, is a musician, video editor and producer who once worked as a youth pastor. Their mother, Wendy, was a school administrator.
Around 2013, when the girls were about 16, the family moved to Los Angeles so the twins could pursue entertainment properly. It was a big bet on two teenagers. Looking back, it was the right one.
Sketches, songs and a lot of views
The Merrell Twins channel is a mix of comedy sketches, original music, covers, challenges and lifestyle videos. That variety is the point. The twins never got stuck in one format, which helps explain how the channel passed 6.2 million subscribers and more than 2.1 billion total views.
What stands out is staying power. Plenty of channels from the same era faded once their teenage audience grew up. The Merrell Twins kept producing and kept adjusting, and Veronica remains active there while also running a second channel, RonRon, with her husband. If you think creators like the twins deserve more credit for that kind of longevity, you can make the case in our vote for the greatest YouTubers of all time.
Playlist Live, 2017, and then silence
Veronica and Aaron first met on September 1, 2017 at Playlist Live, the social media convention, in Washington, DC. Aaron, born February 4, 1989, is a creator in his own right, with more than 1.5 million subscribers on a channel full of vlogs, skits, challenges and parodies. He was born in Montana, grew up in North Carolina and went to a private college in Durham. He has two brothers, Alex and Andrew.
They began dating not long after meeting, and then they said nothing. Fans spotted clues and theorised for years, but the couple never confirmed or denied anything. Veronica later described keeping the relationship private as the best decision they ever made. Considering how harsh comment sections can be toward creator couples, it's easy to see why.
Married first, announced later
The way they went public is the best part. On December 29, 2021, Aaron uploaded a video called "Asking Her To Be My Girlfriend," finally confirming the relationship. Two days later, on New Year's Eve, they announced their engagement.
What fans didn't know yet: the pair had already married on December 27, 2021. The ceremony was small and personal, with Vanessa beside her sister and Aaron's brothers there to celebrate. The wedding video went up on RonRon in early January 2022. Few creators could pull off a twist like that, and fewer would bother to try.
Vanessa followed her sister into married life in January 2023, when she wed musician John Vaughn.
A first baby on the way
On August 27, 2026, Veronica and Aaron shared a RonRon video titled "We Are Pregnant," announcing that they are expecting their first child. The news spread across her social accounts too, with fans and fellow creators filling the comments with congratulations.
As of this update, the couple has no children yet. The due date hasn't been covered here, and given how carefully they have handled their private life before, it wouldn't be surprising if they share details on their own timeline.
Beyond the channel
Veronica is sometimes filed away as "just a YouTuber," which sells her short. Her screen credits include:
- Jane the Virgin (The CW)
- Faking It (MTV)
- The Standoff (2016)
- Like a Boss (2020)
- Projects with Awesomeness TV
She also released a short film, It's Veronica, which found a warm reception among fans. With Vanessa, she has collected the YouNower of the Year award at the Shorty Awards and Best Live Social Media at the 2016 Streamy Awards. She has collaborated with a long list of other creators too, including Dominic DeAngelis, Harrison Webb, Gabriel Conte and Collins Key.
None of these roles made her a film star. That was never really the aim. They show range, and range is what keeps a creator's career going once the algorithm moves on.
What is she worth?
No official figure exists, and Veronica hasn't published one. Icon Polls estimates her net worth at $2 million to $5 million in 2026. The range is wide on purpose. Her income comes from several places, and creator earnings are rarely public.
- Ad revenue from the Merrell Twins channel
- Additional revenue from RonRon with Aaron
- Brand sponsorships and merchandise
- Acting work in TV and film
Remember too that her biggest asset is shared: the main channel belongs to both twins, so its earnings are split. That's one reason we'd treat the upper end of the range with caution.
Short answers
Are Veronica and Vanessa Merrell identical twins?
Yes. They were born on the same day in Kansas City, and Veronica is reported to be about 45 minutes older.
How big is the age gap between Veronica and Aaron?
About seven years. She was born in 1996 and he was born in 1989, which makes him 37 in 2026.
Where does she live now?
Los Angeles, where she has been based since moving from Missouri in 2013. She lives there with Aaron.
