About
Charli D'Amelio is an American social media personality and dancer who became the first person to reach 100 million followers on TikTok. She gained fame through her dance videos and has since expanded into reality television with her family's Hulu series. D'Amelio has also competed on Dancing with the Stars and launched various business ventures.
Career Timeline
Viral TikTok Dance Success
16-year-old competitive dancer's videos exploded on TikTok with signature moves. Gained 5M followers in months, becoming face of platform's explosive growth.
First to 100M Followers
Became most-followed TikTok creator, surpassing major celebrities and fellow influencers. Signed with major agency and secured Dunkin' Donuts sponsorship deal creating signature drink.
Hulu Reality Show Premiere
The D'Amelio Show debuted on Hulu, bringing family to traditional media. Forbes listed her as second-highest-earning TikTok star with $17.5M annual income.
Social Tourist Brand Launch
Launched clothing line with sister Dixie at Hollister stores nationwide. Deal represented major Gen Z brand power and expanded business portfolio beyond content creation.
Competes on Dancing with Stars
Finished as runner-up on ABC competition, reaching older mainstream audiences. Crossover success validated entertainment appeal but marked shift from digital-native to traditional celebrity.
Loses Most-Followed Title
Surpassed by Khaby Lame as platform's top creator, symbolizing declining influence. Continued content creation and brand deals but engagement rates dropped significantly.
Maintains Business Ventures
Continues earning through established partnerships and family reality content. Relevance has declined substantially from peak, with cultural impact limited primarily to younger demographic.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026