Biography
Who is Charli D'Amelio?
Early life and background
Charli D'Amelio Grace D'Amelio was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. Her parents are Heidi D'Amelio, a photographer and former model, and Marc D'Amelio, a business owner who previously ran for the Connecticut Senate. Her mother is of Cajun descent and hails from Louisiana. She grew up with an older sister named Dixie D'Amelio, who is also a well-known social media personality.
Charli began dancing at the age of three. She spent over a decade as a competitive dancer before her career on social media began. For her education, she attended the private King School located in Stamford, Connecticut. As her online fame grew, she transitioned to attending school virtually.
Rise to TikTok fame
In May 2019, Charli started posting content on TikTok, beginning with a lip-syncing video. She gained significant attention in July 2019 after posting a duet video with another user. Her content primarily features her dancing to trending songs on the platform. In October 2019, she gained widespread recognition for performing a dance called the Renegade to the song Lottery by K Camp.
Following her rise in popularity, she joined the collaborative group known as The Hype House in November 2019. She remained with the group until May 2020. During that time, she became the most-followed creator on the platform, holding that title from March 2020 through June 2022. She was also the first user on the app to reach 50 million followers and later surpassed 100 million followers in November 2020.
Career in television and film
Charli expanded her career beyond social media into traditional entertainment. In 2020, she provided a voice role in the animated feature film StarDog and TurboCat. She starred alongside her family in the Hulu reality series The D'Amelio Show, which ran from 2021 to 2023. Also, she and her sister Dixie co-led the Snap Original reality show titled Charli vs. Dixie between 2021 and 2022.
Her work in television also includes participating in major dance competitions. In 2022, she competed on the thirty-first season of Dancing with the Stars alongside her partner Mark Ballas, eventually winning the competition. Her theatrical work includes a Broadway debut in October 2024 as part of the ensemble cast for the show & Juliet.
Business ventures and other projects
Throughout her career, she has launched several business ventures. She released a book titled Essentially Charli: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping It Real in 2020, which became a New York Times bestseller. She has partnered with various brands, including Morphe Cosmetics for a makeup line and Orosa Beauty for a nail polish collection. Her other projects include a podcast, clothing lines, and a mattress design partnership with Simmons Bedding Company.
She has also been involved in charitable efforts. In 2020, she collaborated with UNICEF for an anti-bullying campaign and partnered with Procter & Gamble for the #DistanceDance challenge to encourage social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has received multiple industry nominations, including Streamy Awards and People's Choice Awards.
Birthday and age
Charli D'Amelio was born on May 1, 2004, which makes Charli 22 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Charli shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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