Charli D'Amelio is currently the most-followed person on TikTok.
She was the first user to reach 100 million followers on the platform and coming up close behind her is Khaby Lame.
Who Is Charli D'Amelio And Why Is She Famous?
Charli D'Amelio is an American social media personality and professional dancer. She started dancing at the age of three and has been a competitive dancer for over 10 years.
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Charli joined TikTok in 2019 and grew a huge audience from her dance videos, becoming the first TikTok creator to exceed 100 million followers. She's also thought to be the highest-paid TikToker.
Charli shares videos of her dancing as well as make-up tutorials and clips of her doing TikTok challenges with her friends.
You can follow her on TikTok at @charlidamelio.
Charlie D'Amelio Key Facts
- Real Name: Charlie Grace D'Amelio
- Age: 17
- DoB: 1st May 2004
- Nationality: American
- Net Worth: $8 million
- TikTok Followers: 123 million
- Instagram Followers: 43.2 million
- YouTube Subscribers: 9.6 million
All numbers correct as of August 2021.
Charli D'Amelio Net Worth: How much does Charli D'Amelio earn?
Charli has an estimated net worth of $8m (£5.8 million) in 2021.
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Charli has a sister, Dixie, who's also a lucrative social media star. She has an estimated net worth of $3 million (£2,203,575).
The D'Amelio sisters are thought to earn their money on social media through brand sponsorships, production opportunities and merchandise.
According to estimates from Influencer Marketing Hub, Charli could be earning an income of between $72,300 - $120,501 (£52,921-£88,606) from TikTok alone, based on her following and the level of engagement her posts receive.
As well as modelling for other brands as a social media influencer, Charli also has her own clothing brand which features hoodies, sweatpants and t-shirts, among other items, with her signature iced coffee motif printed on them.
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How old is Charli D'Amelio?
Charli was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on 1st May 2004, making her 17-years-old in 2021.
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Her parents are Heidi and Marc D'Amelio. Heidi D'Amelio is a model and influencer, so it clearly runs in the family.
Charli's father, Marc, is a businessman and politician. He ran for Connecticut State Senate as a Republican candidate in November 2018, but lost.
Who Is Charli D'Amelio's boyfriend?
Charli is said to be dating fellow TikTok star, Lil Huddy. They reportedly started dating in January 2020 and attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards together in May 2021.
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Lil Huddy's real name is Cole Chase Hudson and he's an American actor, singer and internet celebrity from California. Born on 15th May 2002, Cole is 19-years-old in 2021.
He co-founded the TikTok collective The Hype House, which is a collaborative content house for TikTok influencers.
Interesting Facts About Charli D'Amelio
Charli's TikTok fame has led her to some amazing opportunities over the last couple of years. From voicing a cartoon character to dancing with J-Lo, Charli is more than just a TikTok influencer.
1) She's been in an animated movie
Charli was the voice of Tinker the mouse in the 2019 animated film StarDog and TurboCat.
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The family animation sees a pet dog get launched into space and land in a small town where pets are no longer welcome. Desperate and confused, he recruits a tech-savvy cat to help him reunite with his beloved owner.
Charli made her movie debut alongside stars Nick Frost (as Buddy/StarDog), Luke Evans (as Felix/TurboCat), and Gemma Arterton (as Cassidy).
2) Her family has a reality TV show
Charli D'Amelio and her family look set to be the new Kardashians in their new reality TV show The D'Amelio Show.
The new series comes to Hulu on 3rd September 2021, where fans can get a peek into the lives of Charli, Dixie, Heidi and Marc D'Amelio.
3) She's danced with J-Lo
Charli got to dance alongside Jenifer Lopez at the start of the Super Bowl game in February 2020. It was a dream come true for Charli, who danced next to J-Lo to her 2011 song On the Floor ft Pitbull.
Jenny even shared the video on her TikTok. She said: "Soooo much fun doing the #JLoSuperBowlChallenge with @charlidamelio !!!!!"
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