James Charles

James Charles
Charles in 2024
Born
James Charles Dickinson

(1999-05-23) May 23, 1999 (age 25)
Occupations
  • YouTuber
  • makeup artist
Years active2015–present
YouTube information
Channel
Genres
Subscribers23.9 million[1]
Total views4.4 billion[1]
100,000 subscribers2016
1,000,000 subscribers2017
10,000,000 subscribers2018

Last updated: July 29, 2024

James Charles Dickinson (born May 23, 1999) is an American beauty YouTuber and makeup artist. While working as a local makeup artist in his hometown of Bethlehem, New York, Charles started a YouTube channel, where he began uploading makeup tutorials. In 2016, he became the first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl after a tweet featuring his makeup went viral online.

In 2020, Charles hosted, directed, and co-produced the YouTube Originals reality competition series Instant Influencer. He has released an eyeshadow palette and created a makeup line in collaboration with Morphe Cosmetics, and has received numerous awards for his work on social media, including two People's Choice Awards, three Streamy Awards, one Shorty Award, and one Teen Choice Award.

His career has included multiple online controversies, including a widely publicized feud with fellow beauty YouTuber Tati Westbrook in 2019 and accusations of sexting with underage boys in 2021.

  1. ^ a b "About James Charles". YouTube.