Charli D'Amelio
Born 2004 · Age 21
American social media personality and dancer who rose to fame on TikTok beginning in 2019; co-founder of D'Amelio Brands and 444 Capital; multi-platform entertainer and bestselling author.
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Born in Norwalk, Connecticut
Charli Grace D'Amelio was born to Heidi and Marc D'Amelio in Norwalk, CT.
Began dancing
Started dance lessons at the age of three — foundation for later competitive dance career.
Competitive dancer for over a decade (milestone prior to TikTok)
Had been a competitive dancer for more than 10 years prior to launching TikTok career.
First TikTok posts
Began posting on TikTok with a lip-sync video alongside a friend (May 2019).
First viral traction (duet with Move With Joy)
Posted a duet in July 2019 that gained traction and began accelerating follower growth.
Popularized 'Renegade' dance
Gained wide exposure performing the 'Renegade' dance, credited with popularizing it (but not creating it).
Signed with Outshine Talent (management)
Former Sony Music executive Barbara Jones signed Charli to her management company Outshine Talent (late 2019).
Joined The Hype House
Became a member of the collaborative TikTok content house The Hype House alongside other creators, including her sister Dixie.
Performed with Bebe Rexha for Jonas Brothers opening
Invited by Bebe Rexha to perform during her opening performance for the Jonas Brothers.
Launched personal YouTube vlog channel
Started posting vlogs on her self-titled YouTube channel.
Dating: Cole Chase Hudson (start)
Began a relationship with Cole Chase Hudson (December 2019).
Signed with United Talent Agency (UTA)
Charli and her family signed with UTA, expanding representation across entertainment.
Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Fortune 40 Under 40 (2020)
Appeared on both Forbes 30 Under 30 and Fortune's 40 Under 40 lists in 2020 (youngest on Fortune list).
Appeared in Sabra Super Bowl commercial
Featured along with other celebrities in a Super Bowl ad for Sabra hummus.
UNICEF anti-bullying partnership & Nickelodeon Town Hall
Partnered with UNICEF for anti-bullying campaign and appeared on #KidsTogether Nickelodeon Town Hall.
Launched #DistanceDance with Procter & Gamble
Partnered with P&G to run #DistanceDance on TikTok to encourage social distancing during COVID-19.
Became most-followed TikTok user & first to 50 million followers
Surpassed Loren Gray to become TikTok's most-followed creator and the first person to reach 50 million followers.
Donated $50,000 to Norwalk Hospital
Donation to support hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appeared on The Disney Family Singalong
Performed in the ABC special's rendition of 'We're All In This Together'.
Dating: Cole Chase Hudson (end)
Relationship with Cole Chase Hudson ended (April 2020).
Podcast deal with Ramble Podcast Network announced
Charli and sister Dixie announced a podcast deal and were part of the 'Graduate Together' special lineup.
Left The Hype House
Announced departure from The Hype House (May 2020).
Launched Morphe 2 makeup line (with Dixie)
Partnership with Morphe Cosmetics to launch Morphe 2.
Feature film debut: StarDog and TurboCat (US release)
Voiced the character 'Tinker' in the US release of the animated film.
Announced debut book Essentially Charli
Announced her first book, covering identity, cyberbullying, social media and family life.
Coastal Craze nail polish collection with Orosa Beauty
Launched a nail polish line alongside her sister.
Designed fleece sweatshirts for Hollister
Limited-edition fleece sweatshirts created with her sister for Hollister.
Joined Triller
Joined rival short-video platform Triller amid US TikTok ban discussions.
Dunkin' offered 'The Charli' drink
Limited-time Dunkin' menu item inspired by Charli's go-to order.
Appeared in Bebe Rexha 'Baby I'm Jealous' music video
Featured in the official music video (October 2020).
Became face of Step (teen banking app)
Named the face of Gen Z-focused financial startup Step.
Participated as investor in funding rounds of Step
Participated in equity funding rounds for fintech company Step (exact rounds/dates not specified in sources).
Meet-and-greet donation to special needs fundraiser
Proceeds from a November 2019 meet-and-greet were donated to a special needs fundraiser (reported later).
Controversy: 'Dinner with the D'Amelios' backlash
A November 2020 YouTube episode drew criticism for perceived rude behavior; she lost over 1M followers in <24 hours.
First person to reach 100 million TikTok followers
Became the first TikTok user to reach 100 million followers (November 23, 2020).
Donated $100,000 to the American Dance Movement with TikTok
Partnered with TikTok to donate $100k as part of Giving Tuesday to support dance education access.
Won Breakout Creator at the 10th Streamy Awards
Awarded Breakout Creator at the Streamy Awards (December 2020).
Published debut book 'Essentially Charli' (New York Times bestseller)
Released her book covering identity, cyberbullying, social media and family life; became a NYT bestseller.
Named to Time100 Next (2021) and Teen Vogue Young Hollywood class
Recognized as an up-and-coming influential figure by Time100 Next and Teen Vogue.
Pura Vida collaboration: 'Charli D'Amelio Pack' bracelet range
Released a bracelet collection with Pura Vida Bracelets.
Appeared in Lil Huddy music video 'America's Sweetheart'
Featured in the music video (April 2021).
Launched Social Tourist apparel with Hollister; released Charlie & Dixie x Simmons mattress
Co-created Social Tourist brand under Hollister and collaborated on a mattress with Simmons Bedding Company.
Limited-edition Invisalign case release
Partnered with Invisalign to release a branded limited-edition aligner case.
Co-starred in Takis US digital campaign
Featured with streamer Ninja in a digital ad campaign for Takis snacks in the US.
Hulu docuseries 'The D'Amelio Show' premiered
Starred alongside her family in the Hulu reality docuseries which became a top unscripted first-season title.
Snap Original 'Charli vs. Dixie' premiered
Co-led a Snap Original reality competition with sister Dixie; the series awarded $50,000 to charity per season.
Guest appearance on Netflix's 'Hype House' reality series
Made a guest appearance in episode 2 of the Hype House reality series.
Equity deal & brand ambassadorship with Lightricks
Charli and her family became brand ambassadors and advisors for Lightricks under an equity deal.
Co-founded 444 Capital (VC fund) with $25M
Launched 444 Capital, a $25 million fund focused on women and minority-led startups (partners Dough Renert and Jeff Beacher).
Performed in ABC special 'Step Into...The Movies' with Derek Hough
Performed a recreation of the Dirty Dancing sequence with Derek Hough.
Announced lead role in supernatural thriller 'Home School'
Set to star as the lead in Village Roadshow / Proxima Media's film; production later began in July 2022.
Guest-voiced as herself on 'The Simpsons'
Appeared as herself in the episode 'Meat Is Murder' season 33.
Released fragrance 'Born Dreamer'
Launched a fragrance exclusively via Ulta Beauty.
Dethroned as TikTok's most-followed creator by Khaby Lame
Lost the title of the most-followed TikTok user in June 2022 to Khaby Lame.
Dating: Landon Barker (start)
Began relationship with Landon Barker (July 2022).
Announced participation in Dancing with the Stars Season 31
Charli and her mother Heidi competed — the first mother/daughter to compete against each other on the show.
Co-founded D'Amelio Brands and raised $6M seed round
Launched D'Amelio Brands (family venture) focused on fashion, beauty and lifestyle; announced $6 million seed with investors including Michael Rubin and Eddy Cue.
Released debut single 'If You Ask Me To'
Released a piano ballad single with a music video; it reached the top 40 on Billboard Adult Pop Airplay.
Fronted Prada Linear Rossa fall/winter 2022 campaign
Featured in Prada's FW22 Linear Rossa campaign.
Won Dancing with the Stars Season 31
Partnered with Mark Ballas and won season 31 of the dance competition in 2022.
Performed on Dancing with the Stars Live 2023 tour
Appeared on select dates of the DWTS Live concert tour (January–March 2023 timeframe).
Co-hosted the 36th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Co-hosted the awards show with Nate Burleson (March 4, 2023).
Launched D'Amelio Footwear
D'Amelio Brands released a women's footwear line and ran multiple U.S. pop-ups.
Guest judge on 'Is It Cake, Too?'
Appeared as a guest judge on the Netflix game show's second season.
Named brand ambassador of Tamagotchi Uni
Announced as ambassador for Tamagotchi Uni digital pet model.
D'Amelio Brands raised $5M strategic investment (valuation $100M)
Received $5 million strategic investment from Fifth Growth Fund; company valuation reported at $100 million.
Partnered with Meta to introduce AI chatbot 'Coco'
Helped launch 'Coco', an AI dance-enthusiast chatbot modeled after her.
Released Be Happy Snacks to Walmart
Launched flavored popcorn brand 'Be Happy Snacks' in Walmart stores and online (late Oct 2023).
Dating: Landon Barker (end)
Relationship with Landon Barker ended (February 2024).
Co-starred with Ben Affleck in Dunkin' commercial 'Who is Ben?'
Appeared in a Dunkin' Donuts commercial that premiered during the 2024 Grammy Awards telecast ad break.
Named ambassador of Garnier
Became a brand ambassador for Garnier (May 2024).
Broadway debut in & Juliet
Made Broadway debut in the ensemble of & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (run Oct 29, 2024 – Sep 7, 2025).
Forbes: Highest-earning TikTok personality accolades (2019 & 2022 referenced)
Reported as highest-earning TikTok female personality in 2019 and highest-earning personality on the app in 2022 by Forbes; notable earnings cited in various sources (e.g., $17.5M in 2021 reported by Forbes/Foundr).
Film credit: 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' (2025) listed as dancer
Listed in filmography for 2025 as a dancer in 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' (role credited in IMDB).
TikTok follower milestone — ~156.5M followers (as of 2025)
Reported to have over 156 million followers on TikTok, making her the second most-followed person on the platform as of 2025.
Ranked #6 on Forbes Top Creators 2025 list
Listed at number six on Forbes' Top Creators 2025 listicle.
Publicly discussed struggles with eating disorder & body image
Has been open about suffering an eating disorder and experiences with body shaming; used platform for anti-bullying messaging.
Fronted Kate Spade New York spring-summer 2025 campaign
Became the face of Kate Spade's SS25 campaign titled 'To The Ones Who Carry Us' alongside Ice Spice.
Named to inaugural TIME100 Creators list (July 2025)
Included in TIME100 Creators, recognizing the most influential digital creators worldwide.
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