James Charles

Instagram Stars

Birthday

Date : 23 May Year : 1999

Age

26 Years Old

Birth Place

Bethlehem United States

Zodiac Sign

Gemini

Height

5 feet 9 inches

Parents

Christine Dickinson and Skip Charles

Nationality

American

#31521 Most Popular

Estimated Wealth by period

$21M - 23 Million

James Charles Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$2M - 3 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$19.50 Million

How we calculate estimated net worth.

We use a proprietary algorithm to determine estimated daily earnings, estimated monthly earnings, and estimated yearly earnings for James Charles. This calculation considers factors such as subscriber and follower counts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, along with engagement rate and viewership figures.

Introduction

James Charles is an American YouTuber, makeup artist, beauty influencer, and social media personality known for his bold makeup tutorials, vibrant personality, and catchphrase “Hey, sisters!” He rose to fame as one of the first major male beauty influencers and has built a massive following through dramatic transformations, product reviews, and lifestyle content despite facing several public controversies.

Career

Early Start: Born on May 23, 1999, in Bethlehem, New York, James began experimenting with makeup in high school. His senior yearbook photos with dramatic highlighter went viral in 2016, leading to rapid fame.

Breakthrough Role: Became the first male spokesperson (CoverBoy) for CoverGirl cosmetics in 2016 at age 17, appearing alongside Katy Perry and making an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

YouTube Rise: Launched his YouTube channel in December 2015 with makeup tutorials. He gained millions of subscribers quickly and collaborated with stars like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.

Major Collaborations: Released the best-selling Morphe x James Charles eyeshadow palette and became a member of the “Sister Squad” with the Dolan Twins and Emma Chamberlain. He won Streamy Awards for Best Beauty Channel in 2018 and 2020, plus a Teen Choice Award for Choice Fashion/Beauty Web Star.

Business Ventures: Launched his own makeup and beauty brand called Painted, with new product lines and lip balms releasing in 2025–2026. He also explored music, releasing covers and working on an EP.

Recent Work: As of 2026, he continues posting regular makeup tutorials (including 2026 prom looks), vlogs, Coachella content, and honest product reviews on YouTube (23.9 million subscribers), Instagram (over 19 million followers), and TikTok. He remains active in the beauty industry while balancing personal projects.

Family Life

James Charles Dickinson was born on May 23, 1999, in Bethlehem, New York. His parents are Skip Dickinson (a contractor) and Christine Dickinson. He has one younger brother, Ian Jeffrey, who is also a social media personality. He is currently single and has been open about his desire for a meaningful relationship.

James Charles Net Worth

As of 2026, James Charles’s net worth is estimated to be around $21 - 23 million. He has earned primarily through his YouTube channel (with billions of views), brand collaborations, his Painted makeup line, sponsorships, social media endorsements, and other business ventures.

Notable Achievements

First male spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics (2016).
Streamy Award winner for Best Beauty Channel (2018 and 2020).
Teen Choice Award for Choice Fashion/Beauty Web Star (2018).
Massive social media following — over 23.9 million YouTube subscribers and billions of total views.
Successful launch of the Morphe x James Charles palette and his own beauty brand, Painted.
Viral yearbook photos and early collaborations with major celebrities like Katy Perry and Kylie Jenner.

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