Charli D'Amelio

Charli D'Amelio is an American social media personality and dancer who became one of TikTok's earliest breakout stars. She rose to prominence in 2019 through short dance videos on the app and was, for a period, the platform's most-followed creator. Her fame expanded into reality television, brand partnerships, music-video appearances, live touring, and a win on "Dancing with the Stars.".

Early Life and Family

She was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Marc D'Amelio and Heidi D'Amelio. Her father is a businessman and former Republican candidate for the Connecticut State Senate, and her mother is a photographer and former model. Charli grew up with her older sister, Dixie D'Amelio, who also became a major social media personality and singer.

Before social media fame, she trained as a competitive dancer for many years. Dance was the skill she brought to TikTok when she began posting there in 2019.

Career

Her rise began on TikTok in 2019, where casual dance clips quickly drew a large audience. One of the videos most associated with her breakout was the dance to K Camp's song "Lottery (Renegade)," which helped push her into mainstream internet culture during TikTok's early growth.

By late 2019, she had signed with the talent agency UTA alongside her sister. In 2020, she appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Sabra Hummus, became part of TikTok's first wave of crossover stars, and expanded beyond short-form video into YouTube, podcasting, and traditional media appearances.

She and her family starred in the Hulu reality series "The D'Amelio Show," which followed their lives after sudden internet fame. Charli also co-starred with her family in the Snap Original reality series "Charli vs. Dixie." These projects helped move her profile from app-based celebrity to broader entertainment coverage.

In 2022, she competed on season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars" with professional partner Mark Ballas and won the competition. That victory gave her one of her biggest mainstream television credits outside social media.

Notable Work

• TikTok dance and lifestyle videos
• "The D'Amelio Show" (Hulu)
• "Charli vs. Dixie" (Snap Original)
• "Dancing with the Stars" season 31 winner
• Music-video appearances and brand campaigns

Age, Height, and Appearance

Charli D'Amelio was born on May 1, 2004. Public profiles and entertainment coverage commonly list her as being about 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Relationships

She was in a public relationship with fellow social media creator Chase Hudson, also known as Lil Huddy. Their relationship was closely followed by TikTok fans during the platform's early creator-celebrity period.

Social Media

TikTok was the platform that made her famous, and she later built large followings on Instagram, YouTube, and other apps. Her audience has ranked among the largest for any creator of her generation.

Awards and Recognition

Her biggest competitive win in television came with "Dancing with the Stars" in 2022. She has also been included in major media lists tied to internet influence, including recognition from publications such as Time and Forbes during the height of her early fame.

Controversy

Like several early TikTok stars, she faced criticism about credit and visibility in viral dance culture, especially during wider public discussions about Black creators whose choreography powered trends on the app. She and other top influencers were also scrutinized for the commercialization of teen social media fame and for highly publicized creator-house drama during TikTok's breakout years.

FAQ

How old is Charli D'Amelio?

She was born on May 1, 2004.

What is Charli D'Amelio known for?

She is best known for TikTok dance videos and for becoming one of the platform's earliest global stars.

Who are Charli D'Amelio's parents?

Her parents are Marc D'Amelio and Heidi D'Amelio.

Does Charli D'Amelio have siblings?

Yes. Her older sister is Dixie D'Amelio.

Did Charli D'Amelio win Dancing with the Stars?

Yes. She won season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2022 with Mark Ballas.