Charli D'Amelio Biography
Initial Footprints
D'Amelio embraced social media in 2016, using Instagram to showcase her dancing skills. 2019 brought TikTok into her life, where her dance videos exploded in popularity. Controversy also ensued as the 'Renegade' dance she popularized was later found to have an uncredited creator.
Acceleration to Stardom
Joining the TikTok influencers group, the Hype House propelled D'Amelio's fame. Subsequently, she joined the Happiness Begins tour with the Jonas Brothers. In 2020, she signed with the talent agency, UTA. An impressive achievement was her accumulation of 50 million, then 100 million TikTok followers within a year, acknowledged by Guinness World Records.
Media and Dance
Maintaining her passion for dance, D'Amelio partook in a TikTok Super Bowl challenge with JLo. Her portfolio expanded to include appearances in music videos for JLo, Maluma, and Bebe Rexha. In 2021, she transitioned into reality TV with "The D'Amelio Show" on Hulu, providing a glimpse into her family life. This led to Time magazine featuring her in their Time100 Next list.
Grounded Amid a Whirlwind
D'Amelio navigated relationships with Chase Hudson and Landon Barker amidst fame. She publicly faced body-shaming and an eating disorder, subsequently supporting UNICEF's anti-bullying campaign. Simultaneously, she made generous donations to Norwalk Hospital and the American Dance Movement.