Charli D'Amelio
Charli D'Amelio (born May 1, 2004)[2] is an American social media personality and dancer. She uploaded her first dance videos in 2019 and by March 2020 was TikTok's most-followed account. Her account in June 2020 had over 60 million followers.
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Years active | 2019–present |
Known for | TikTok |
Relatives | Dixie D'Amelio (sister) |
Career
D'Amelio's career began on TikTok in the summer of 2019, uploading dance videos to trending songs on the platform. Her first TikTok was a lip-syncing video with her friend.[3] She acquired over 66.3 million TikTok followers,[4] 21.2 million Instagram followers,[5] 5.06 million YouTube subscribers,[6] and 2.4 million Twitter followers.[7] She became the most-followed account on TikTok, surpassing previous most-followed individual, Loren Gray, on March 25, 2020.[8]
In 2019, former Sony Music executive Barbara Jones signed D’Amelio to her management company, Outshine Talent.[9] In January 2020, D'Amelio signed with talent agency UTA.[10] She appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Sabra Hummus along with other celebrities.[11] She was invited to attend Super Bowl LIV and meet Jennifer Lopez to create theTikTok challenge "J Lo Super Bowl Challenge."[12] In January 2020 was called TikTok's "reigning queen" by the New York Times.[13]
She was part of the collaborative TikTok web group "Hype House" along with 18 others including her sister, Dixie D'Amelio.[13][14] In May 2020, a representative for the D'Amelios confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she and her sister had left Hype House after it had become more of a business rather than something fun.[15]
She performed a dance at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, performing with fellow Hype House members and creator of the "Renegade" dance, Jalaiah Harmon.[16] On March 27, 2020, D'Amelio collaborated on YouTube with actor Noah Schnapp.[17] In May 2020, she and her sister announced a new podcast deal with Ramble Podcast Network, which will offer a behind-the-scenes look at their lives and specific topics on their minds.[18] In May of 2020 Hollywood Reporter called her TikTok's "biggest star".[15]
On June 17, 2020, she created an alter ego on TikTok by the name of Barley D'Amelio, where she posts less-professional content. The account has amassed over 3.9 million followers, with the handle @barleydamelio123454321.[19] As of June 19, 2020, her main account had accumulated 64.5 million followers.[20]
Personal life
Her immediate family includes politician and father, Marc D'Amelio, her mother, Heidi D'Amelio, and her sister.[21]
D'Amelio dated fellow TikTok star Chase Hudson confirmed their relationship in January of 2020. On April 14 of the same year, she and Chase announced their split.[22]
D'Amelio has been subject to bullying and body shaming.[23] She and her sister made a video for UNICEF about social media and bullying.[23]
In April 2020, D'Amelio donated $50,000 to her hometown hospital, Norwalk Hospital, to help secure critical supplies for the hospital's staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[24]
References
- Musson, Valerie (November 25, 2019). "Norwalk 15-Year-Old Dancer Surges To Stardom On Social Media With Five Million Followers". Norwalk Daily Voice. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- "TikTok Star Charli D'Amelio Has No Idea How She Got So Famous". Cosmopolitan. April 14, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- Andrews, Travis M. (May 26, 2020). "Charli D'Amelio is TikTok's biggest star. She has no idea why". Washington Post. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- "charli d'amelio on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- "charli d'amelio (@charlidamelio) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- "charli d'amelio". YouTube. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "charli d'amelio (@charlidamelio) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- Leskin, Paige (March 26, 2020). "Charli D'Amelio has officially become the most followed creator on TikTok". Business Insider. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- "Charli D'Amelio & Addison Rae on TikTok Careers". Billboard. June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- Fortson, Danny (January 19, 2020). "Hollywood agency UTA signs TikTok's teen star Charli D'Amelio". The Sunday Times. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- Alexander, Julia (February 2, 2020). "TikTok has its Super Bowl moment in more ways than one". The Verge. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- Drysdale, Jennifer (February 2, 2020). "TikTok Star Charli D'Amelio on Her Dance With Jennifer Lopez". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- Lorenz, Taylor (January 3, 2020). "Hype House and the Los Angeles TikTok Mansion Gold Rush". The New York Times. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- Perrett, Connor (February 2, 2020). "TikTok's Hype House is home to some of the app's biggest stars, including Charli D'Amelio. Who are the other 20 members?". Insider. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- Jarvey, Natalie (May 6, 2020). "TikTok Boom! How the Exploding Social Media App Is Going Hollywood". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- Harris, Margot. "The original 'Renegade' dance creator Jalaiah Harmon collaborated with Charli D'Amelio and performed at the NBA All-Star Game". Insider. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- D’Amelio, Charli (March 27, 2020). "Noah Schnapp Teaches Me How To Act! | Charli D'Amelio". YouTube. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- Jarvey, Natalie (May 19, 2020). "TikTokers Charli and Dixie D'Amelio to Launch Podcast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- Hale, Jacob (June 18, 2020). "Charli D'Amelio's new secret TikTok hits 1 million followers in a day". Dexerto. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- "Top 50 TikTok users sorted by Followers - Socialblade TikTok Stats | TikTok Statistics". socialblade.com. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- Rosenblatt, Kalhan (November 28, 2019). "Meet Charli D'Amelio, TikTok's newest viral teen celebrity". NBC News. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- Gawley, Paige (April 14, 2020). "TikTok Stars Charli D'Amelio and Lil Huddy Have Officially Broken Up". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- Lustig, Hanna. "One of TikTok's biggest stars say she gets hundreds of thousands of hate comments every week, often focusing on her body and weight". Insider. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- "Norwalk TikTok star Charli D'Amelio donates $50,000 to Norwalk Hospital". connecticut.news12.com. Retrieved May 14, 2020.