"Charli Grace D'Amelio, an American social media star, rose to fame on TikTok through her dance videos. With a background in competitive dance, she joined the platform in 2019 and rapidly gained a massive following. D'Amelio became the most-followed individual on TikTok in March 2020, a title she held until June 2022. As of 2024, she remains a prominent figure on the platform, ranking as the second most-followed person globally with over 151 million followers."
1987: N/A
"Dirty Dancing" was released.
May 1, 2004: Birth
Charli D'Amelio was born on May 1, 2004.
May 2019: First TikTok
Charli D'Amelio posted her first video to TikTok in May 2019.
July 2019: First Viral Video
In July 2019, Charli D'Amelio's first video to gain traction was posted, a "duet" with user Move With Joy.
October 2019: The "Renegade"
Charli D'Amelio posted videos performing the "Renegade" dance in October 2019, bringing her further attention.
November 2019: Performed With Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha invited Charli D'Amelio to perform during her opening set for the Jonas Brothers in November 2019.
November 2019: Joined The Hype House
Charli D'Amelio and her sister, Dixie, joined the TikTok content house The Hype House.
November 2019: Ticket Sales From Meet-and-Greet Donated
Following a meet-and-greet in November 2019, Charli D'Amelio and her family donated the money made from ticket sales to a special needs fundraiser.
December 2019: Relationship with Cole Chase Hudson
Charli D'Amelio was in a relationship with social media influencer Cole Chase Hudson beginning in December 2019.
2019: Started Social Media Career
Charli D'Amelio began her social media career on TikTok in 2019 after over a decade of competitive dance.
2019: Started TikTok
Charli D'Amelio began posting on TikTok in 2019 after training as a dancer for over a decade.
2019: Highest Earning TikTok Personality
In 2019, Charli D'Amelio was the highest earning female personality on TikTok.
2019: Started Work on "StarDog and TurboCat"
Work on "StarDog and TurboCat" began in 2019.
January 2020: Signed With UTA
Charli D'Amelio and her family signed with United Talent Agency in January 2020.
February 2020: Super Bowl Commercial
Charli D'Amelio appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Sabra hummus in February 2020.
March 2020: Most Followed on TikTok
Charli D'Amelio became the most followed creator on TikTok in March 2020.
March 2020: UNICEF Partnership
Charli and Dixie D'Amelio partnered with UNICEF for an anti-bullying campaign in March 2020.
April 2020: The Disney Family Singalong
Charli D'Amelio appeared in "The Disney Family Singalong" in April 2020.
April 2020: End of Relationship with Cole Chase Hudson
Charli D'Amelio ended her relationship with social media influencer Cole Chase Hudson in April 2020.
April 2020: Donation to Norwalk Hospital
In April 2020, Charli D'Amelio donated $50,000 to Norwalk Hospital in her hometown of Norwalk, Connecticut. This contribution was made to help secure critical supplies for the hospital's staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Podcast Deal
The D'Amelio sisters announced their podcast deal with Ramble Podcast Network in May 2020.
June 2020: "StarDog and TurboCat" Release
Charli D'Amelio starred as Tinker in the animated film "StarDog and TurboCat", released in June 2020.
August 2020: Coastal Craze Launch
Charli and Dixie D'Amelio launched their nail polish collection, Coastal Craze, with Orosa Beauty in August 2020.
September 2020: "The Charli" at Dunkin'
Dunkin' Donuts released a limited time drink called "The Charli", based on Charli D'Amelio's go-to order, in September 2020.
October 2020: Starred in "Baby I'm Jealous" Music Video
Charli D'Amelio starred in the music video for Bebe Rexha's song "Baby I'm Jealous" in October 2020.
November 2020: 100 Million Followers
Charli D'Amelio became the first person to reach 100 million followers on TikTok in November 2020.
November 2020: Backlash from "Dinner with the D'Amelios" Video
Following the posting of an episode of the D'Amelio family's "Dinner with the D'Amelios" YouTube series in November 2020, Charli D'Amelio and her sister, Dixie, faced backlash from viewers who accused the sisters of acting "rude" toward personal chef and guest Aaron May. Charli also received criticism for expressing that she was hoping to have received 100 million followers on the anniversary of reaching one million followers. The backlash resulted in Charli losing over one million followers on TikTok in less than a day.
December 1, 2020: "Essentially Charli" Published
Charli D'Amelio's debut book, "Essentially Charli: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping It Real", was published on December 1, 2020.
December 2020: Donation to American Dance Movement
In December 2020, Charli D'Amelio partnered with TikTok to donate $100,000 to the American Dance Movement. This organization helps provide access to dance education in the United States. The donation was part of Giving Tuesday.
December 2020: Receives Backlash for Traveling During COVID-19 Pandemic
In December 2020, Charli D'Amelio was criticized for vacationing in the Bahamas while Los Angeles, her family's place of residence, experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases. D'Amelio had previously suggested that traveling during the pandemic was "inconsiderate."
December 2020: Streamy Award Winner
Charli D'Amelio won a Streamy Award for Breakout Creator at the 10th Streamy Awards in December 2020.
2020: Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and Fortune's 40 Under 40
In 2020, Charli D'Amelio was included on both the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Fortune's 40 Under 40 list, making her the youngest person to ever appear on Fortune's list.
2020: Film Debut
Charli D'Amelio made her film debut in the 2020 animated film "StarDog and TurboCat".
2020: Support for Black Lives Matter
In 2020, Charli D'Amelio openly expressed her support for the Black Lives Matter movement. During the George Floyd protests, she posted a video on TikTok decrying Floyd's murder.
March 2021: Pura Vida Bracelet Release
Charli D'Amelio and Pura Vida Bracelets released the "Charli D'Amelio Pack" bracelet range in March 2021.
July 2021: Takis Campaign
Charli D'Amelio and gamer Ninja co-starred in a digital campaign for Takis in July 2021.
September 2021: Premiere of The D'Amelio Show
The Hulu docuseries "The D'Amelio Show," starring Charli D'Amelio and her family, premiered in September 2021. The series would go on to become the most-watched unscripted series in its genre and win an MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Unscripted Series.
November 13, 2021: Premiere of Charli vs. Dixie
On November 13, 2021, Charli D'Amelio starred alongside her sister, Dixie, in the premiere of their Snap Original web reality competition show "Charli vs. Dixie." The show featured the sisters competing in challenges for a $50,000 prize donated to their charity of choice.
2021: Guinness World Record
Charli D'Amelio earned a Guinness World Record for having the most TikTok followers in 2021.
2021: Named to Time100 Next List and Teen Vogue's Young Hollywood Class of 2021
In 2021, Charli D'Amelio was named to the Time100 Next list, an extension of the Time 100, and was included in Teen Vogue's Young Hollywood Class of 2021.
2021: The D'Amelio Show
The Hulu reality series "The D'Amelio Show", starring the D'Amelio family, premiered in 2021.
January 2022: Guest Appearance on Hype House
In January 2022, Charli D'Amelio made a guest appearance in the second episode of the Netflix reality series "Hype House," which was based on the TikTok collective of the same name.
March 2022: Launches Venture Capital Fund 444 Capital
In March 2022, the D'Amelio family launched their venture capital fund, 444 Capital, which focuses on investing in startups led by women and minorities.
June 2022: Surpassed by Khaby Lame
Khaby Lame surpassed Charli D'Amelio as the most followed creator on TikTok in June 2022.
July 2022: Relationship with Landon Barker
Charli D'Amelio started a relationship with Landon Barker, the son of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, in July 2022.
August 2022: Charli and Heidi D'Amelio Join Dancing with the Stars
In August 2022, Charli D'Amelio and her mother, Heidi D'Amelio, were announced as participants in season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars," making them the first family members to compete against one another on the show.
September 2022: Announces D'Amelio Brands
In September 2022, the D'Amelio family announced a new business venture, D'Amelio Brands, which would focus on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands.
September 2022: Premiere of The D'Amelio Show Season Two
The second season of "The D'Amelio Show" premiered in September 2022.
October 2022: Releases Debut Single "If You Ask Me To"
Charli D'Amelio released her debut single, "If You Ask Me To," in October 2022, accompanied by a music video. The song premiered during the season finale of the second season of "The D'Amelio Show."
November 2022: Premiere of Charli vs. Dixie Season Two
The second season of the Snap Original series "Charli vs. Dixie" premiered in November 2022.
2022: Dancing with the Stars Winner
In 2022, Charli D'Amelio won season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars".
2022: Highest Earning TikTok Personality
Charli D'Amelio became the highest earning personality on TikTok in 2022.
March 4, 2023: Co-hosts the 36th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
On March 4, 2023, Charli D'Amelio co-hosted the 36th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards alongside American football commentator Nate Burleson.
March 2023: Performs on Select Dates of the Dancing with the Stars Live 2023 Tour
Charli D'Amelio performed on select dates for the "Dancing with the Stars Live 2023" concert tour, which took place from January to March 2023.
March 2023: 444 Capital Announces Four Investments
In March 2023, 444 Capital announced four investments.
May 2023: D'Amelio Footwear Launched
D'Amelio Footwear was launched in May 2023.
August 2023: D'Amelio Brands Receives Funding to Expand
In August 2023, D'Amelio Brands received $5 million in funding to expand into the food and beverage sector. This funding resulted in the launch of their flavored popcorn line, Be Happy Snacks, which was released in Walmart stores in October 2023.
September 2023: D'Amelio Footwear Pop-Up Shop Opens
A month-long pop-up shop for D'Amelio Footwear opened at The Grove in Los Angeles in September 2023.
2023: Premiere of The D'Amelio Show Season Three
The third season of "The D'Amelio Show" premiered in 2023.
February 2024: Stars in Dunkin' Donuts Super Bowl Commercial
Charli D'Amelio co-starred alongside Ben Affleck in the Dunkin' Donuts Super Bowl commercial "Who is Ben?" which premiered during the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony ad break in February 2024.
February 2024: End of Relationship with Landon Barker
Charli D'Amelio ended her relationship with Landon Barker in February 2024.
2024: Second Most Followed
As of 2024, Charli D'Amelio is the second most followed person on TikTok.