Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto, the girlfriend of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, donated USD 2,000 to former child star Brandon “Bug” Hall’s GoFundMe campaign. In turn, she has become the fundraiser’s top donor and covered its original target. The donation comes at a time when Bug is facing financial issues as he prepares to welcome his sixth child.
Who is Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto?
Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto, 32, is a wellness influencer. She has been dating billionaire Sergey Brin, 53, since 2023. Despite being in a relationship with one of the world’s wealthiest men, she is also known for her political views.
Moreover, Gerelyn’s comments about their relationship also gained a lot of attention. Previously, in September 2025, US President Donald Trump reportedly described her as a “really wonderful MAGA girlfriend” at a White House dinner. It was attended by prominent technology and business leaders.
Meanwhile, Sergey Brin, who has an estimated wealth of more than USD 218 billion by Forbes, previously supported the democrats. He backed same-sex marriage efforts in California in 2018 and also contributed to Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.
However, his political views have reportedly shifted in recent years. In fact, in May 2026, Gilbert-Soto rejected the suggestion that she influenced his political change. During an interview with The Press Journal, she said:
“The Democrats red-pilled him. I didn’t have to do anything.”
Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto recently donated USD 2,000 to Bug Hall’s fundraiser. She has now become his biggest contributor. The former Little Rascals actor started the campaign while his family is set to welcome their sixth child and has moved to a new property in rural Arkansas. Bug explained that his family has been living in a camper as they work on their land.
Therefore, they need funds to cover their basic expenses. These costs include phone bills, propane, and an unexpected electric hookup fee. He also requires a few more materials to complete setting up his home before his baby arrives. Initially, the actor had set a fundraising goal of USD 2,000, but the campaign soon surpassed it, earning USD 23,000 to date.
In his appeal, the 41-year-old explained that he has avoided asking the public for financial help for six years. He admitted that it was his personal choice to leave Hollywood and adopt a self-sufficient lifestyle, so he did not want to burden others until he had no option.
The fundraiser also got criticism online, and some internet users asked Bug to find a regular job rather than asking for donations and not have more kids. In turn, he replied:
“I’m going to keep impregnating my wife.”
More about Bug Hall’s personal life and controversies
Bug Hall became famous as a child for playing ‘Alfalfa’ in the 1994 film The Little Rascals. He later appeared in projects such as The Big Green, Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves and Hercules. However, he left Hollywood in 2020 and adopted a traditional Catholic lifestyle. Bug also described himself as a “radical Catholic extremist” and mentioned he took a voluntary vow of poverty. Therefore, he gave away most of his savings and possessions.
Bug also faced criticism for some of his social media comments. In September 2024, he announced that he had welcomed his fifth child and called his newborn son his “heir.” When a user pointed out that he already had four daughters, he replied:
“I said heir, not dishwasher.”
Needless to say, the comment sparked accusations of sexism. In turn, he called it an inside joke between him and his wife, Jill Marie DeGroff. They married in 2017 and have five children. Bug and Jill are also set to welcome their sixth baby. In fact, Bug has also had legal issues since leaving Hollywood, including a 2020 arrest in Texas following an incident involving air duster cans.
What do you think about Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto’s donation to Bug Hall?
Pic credits: Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto/ Instagram, Bug Hall/ Instagram
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