Getting to know James Charles
Over half of American adults wear makeup at least occasionally, and around a third of us wear it regularly. And it's not just women either; there's actually been an uptick in men wearing makeup too! So it should come as no surprise that they've muscled their way into the influencer space in this industry.
One such star is James Charles, who's made a name for himself on YouTube as a makeup artist. At just 25 years old, he's made quite a splash as a beauty guru, bringing both positive and negative attention. Keep reading if you want to learn more about this interesting individual!
James Charles: Early Life
This social media influencer was born on May 23, 1999, in Bethlehem, New York, and his full name is James Charles Dickinson.
James is no stranger to YouTube, considering that he started a channel in 2010 at the age of 11. It was called JaysCoding, and he shared all about his life with songs and videos. Topics included the Mario Kart Wii modding community, as well as graphics and web designing.
James started attending Bethlehem Central High School in 2013 and graduated in 2017. He says that he experienced bullying during his time at the high school, but he didn't let it affect him.
James Charles: Career
While James had a YT channel, he didn't start dabbling in makeup until a friend asked him for assistance when a school dance was coming up. Prior to that, he worked as an amateur hairstylist.
After gaining confidence doing makeup, James dove into his career. Not only did he become a professional makeup artist, but he also started a YouTube channel for makeup tutorials in 2015.
In late 2018, James started his own clothing line and makeup collection, Sisters Apparel and the Sister Collection. Since then, he's done makeup for celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kesha, and Doja Cat. He's been lauded as one of the biggest social media beauty vloggers.
James Charles: Controversies
James has garnered negative attention in the media due to his feud with influencer Tati Westbrook in 2019. It was so bad that he had to cancel his Sisters Tour in the US.
In addition, grooming allegations came out in 2021, which resulted in his younger brother Ian Jeffrey cutting ties with him. James claims that the boys he sexted lied and said they were 18.
James Charles: Accolades and Net Worth
It's estimated that James has a net worth of $22 million.
Here are his accolades:
2016: first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl
2020: host of Instant Influencer, Show of the Year at the 10th Streamy Awards
That's James Charles in a Nutshell
James Charles is a young man who is full of promise. It's evident that he's talented and offers beautiful and valuable services.
However, the controversies surrounding James are enough to divide people. So where do you stand? And will you keep supporting his YT videos, as well as his clothing and makeup lines?
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