Charli D’Amelio
Charli Grace D'Amelio (born May 1, 2004) is an American social media personality and dancer. She rose to fame through TikTok in 2019 by posting dance videos and quickly became one of the platform's most popular creators. She was the most-followed TikTok user from March 2020 to June 2022 and remains among the most-followed personalities on the platform.[1]
Charli D'Amelio 
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| Born | Charli Grace D'Amelio May 1, 2004 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Social media personality, Dancer |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | TikTok videos, The D'Amelio Show, Dancing with the Stars winner |
| Relatives | Dixie D'Amelio (sister) |
Early Life
Charli D'Amelio was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, to photographer Heidi D'Amelio and businessman Marc D'Amelio. She has an older sister, Dixie D'Amelio, who is also a social media personality.[2]
She began dancing at the age of three and trained as a competitive dancer for over 10 years before starting her social media career. She attended King School in Stamford, Connecticut, before switching to virtual education due to her growing online popularity.
Career
Rise on TikTok (2019–2021)
D'Amelio started posting videos on TikTok in 2019, mainly performing dance routines to trending songs. She gained widespread attention for popularizing the "Renegade" dance.[3]
In 2020, she became the most-followed user on TikTok and the first person to reach 50 million and later 100 million followers on the platform. She joined The Hype House collective in 2019, further boosting her visibility.
She collaborated with major brands and appeared in commercials, music videos, and campaigns. She also launched a podcast with her sister and released her debut book Essentially Charli, which became a bestseller.
Expansion into Media and Business (2021–present)
D'Amelio expanded her career into television and entertainment. She starred in the Hulu reality series The D'Amelio Show (2021–2023) and co-led the reality competition Charli vs. Dixie.[4]
In 2022, she competed in and won the thirty-first season of Dancing with the Stars. She also ventured into music, releasing her debut single If You Ask Me To.
She has launched multiple business ventures, including a makeup line (Morphe 2), clothing brand (Social Tourist), and her family-run company D'Amelio Brands, which focuses on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products.
In 2024, she made her Broadway debut in the musical & Juliet.
Public Image
D'Amelio is often described as one of the biggest stars on TikTok and a defining figure of Gen Z social media culture. Her popularity has been attributed to her relatable personality and simple, engaging content.[5]
She has appeared on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time100 Next lists, and is frequently ranked among the most influential digital creators globally.
Personal Life
D'Amelio has spoken openly about struggles with body image and eating disorders and has supported anti-bullying campaigns.
She was previously in relationships with Cole Hudson and Landon Barker.
Philanthropy
D'Amelio has contributed to various charitable causes. She donated to healthcare institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic and has supported organizations promoting dance education and anti-bullying initiatives.
Awards and Recognition
- Streamy Awards – Breakout Creator (2020)
- Kids' Choice Awards – Favorite Female Social Star
- MTV Movie & TV Awards – Nominations
- Winner of Dancing with the Stars Season 31 (2022)
- Guinness World Record for most TikTok followers (2021)
References
- ↑ https://www.boredpanda.com/charli-damelio-bio-and-career-highlights/
- ↑ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/how-charli-damelio-became-the-face-of-tiktok
- ↑ https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/23/tiktok-charli-damelio-lightricks-facetune/
- ↑ https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/charli-damelio-meet-worlds-richest-tiktok-star-who-earns-millions-of-dollar-a-year-net-worth-she-is-just-20/articleshow/117242633.cms
- ↑ https://www.capitalfm.com/internet/charli-damelio/