Big Brother 16 Houseguest Bio: Joey Van Pelt

June 19, 2014

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Age: 27


Hometown: Seattle, Wash.


Occupation: Makeup Artist / Hairstylist


Three adjectives that describe you: Adventurous, happy, sensitive and witty!
Favorite Activities: Hanging out with my friends and doing makeup for weddings and special events!
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: Not being able to poop because there are men in the house. I guess I won't be pooping for 3 months.
Do you have a strategy for winning Big Brother?: Be the nicest person to ever win the show.
Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most: GinaMarie is my favorite because she always had a great attitude.

What are you afraid of: I'm not telling!
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Coming to the conclusion that I'm a good person to others.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Go big or go home!
What would you take into the house and why: My cellphone for obvious reasons, a guitar so I have something to tame my ADHD and a laptop.
What would you do if “Big Brother” made you famous: Everything!

Joey was her high school’s mascot (a tiger), homecoming queen and senior class president.  She has very liberal views, a strong stance on recycling and once even traveled the San Juan Islands helping terminally ill patients with end of life care.

Check out the bios of the other Big Brother 16 houseguests here.