How Kaitlin Becker, Meekah From ‘Blippi,’ Spends Her Sundays
The New York Times
She makes children laugh during the week, but on Sundays it’s her turn to enjoy herself: movies, fancy treats and museum trips with her 6-year-old son.
When Kaitlin Becker moved to New York, she envisioned a grungy city life. Obsessed with theater, she wanted something totally different from what she had been used to in northern Kentucky, where she grew up.
“I was picturing a building that’s really old and falling apart,” said Ms. Becker, 40, who is best known for her title role on the children’s show “Meekah,” a spinoff of “Blippi.”
Instead, she found her way to a quiet part of Astoria, Queens. Seventeen years and three apartments later, she is still smitten with the neighborhood.
She originated the role of Meekah in 2021 as the best friend of Blippi, the beloved-by-children, cringed-at-by-adults character known for his childlike wonder. While they sometimes appear together, Meekah has 1.65 million subscribers on her own YouTube channel (Ms. Becker shares the role with Cashae Monya).
Ms. Becker has also built her own following on TikTok and Instagram, where she shares videos about motherhood and behind-the-scenes snippets of the acting life. “I am a storyteller and sometimes I overshare, but I like sharing relatable content, especially with fellow parents, so that no one feels alone,” Ms. Becker said.
When she’s not traveling for work, Ms. Becker enjoys exploring her neighborhood, where she lives in a colorful two-bedroom apartment. She lives near her ex-wife, and together they co-parent their 6-year-old son, Everett.
