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James Charles

@jamescharles · Beauty

36Editorial rating
LAST CHECKED28 July 2026
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DATED RECORD10 dated events
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10documented events

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American YouTuber, make-up artist and model. Creators On Record tracks the sourced public record around the channel.

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THE RECEIPTS

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10MAY 2026 · Milestone

In the aftermath of the Spirit Airlines liquidation, Charles posted a video on TikTok mocking Amber Vargas

In May 2026, in the aftermath of the Spirit Airlines liquidation, Charles posted a video on TikTok mocking Amber Vargas, a flight attendant of the defunct airline after he saw a link to a GoFundMe from her in a direct message, calling her a "lazy piece of shit" and "entitled." The video has since been deleted but caused an outroar on social media and a mass unfollowing of his accounts.

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09MAY 2021 · Dispute

James Charles was sued by a former employee of his for wrongful termination

In May 2021, he was sued by a former employee of his for wrongful termination.

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08MAR 2021 · Dispute

Other underaged boys accused Charles of sending unsolicited nude photos and pressuring them into sexting with him

In March 2021, other underaged boys accused Charles of sending unsolicited nude photos and pressuring them into sexting with him.

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07OCT 2020 · Milestone

Charles made a cameo appearance in the music video for American social media personality Larray's single "Canceled"

In October 2020, Charles made a cameo appearance in the music video for American social media personality Larray's single "Canceled".

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062020 · Milestone

Charles hosted, directed, and co-produced the YouTube Originals reality competition series Instant Influencer

In 2020, Charles hosted, directed, and co-produced the YouTube Originals reality competition series Instant Influencer.

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052019 · Dispute

Tati Westbrook, a fellow makeup artist and frequent collaborator with Charles

In 2019, Tati Westbrook, a fellow makeup artist and frequent collaborator with Charles, uploaded a 43-minute video titled "Bye Sister", accusing him of disloyalty and attempting to seduce a heterosexual man with the knowledge of the man's sexuality.

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04MAY 2019 · Dispute

Loses subscribers during a widely publicised dispute

Loses subscribers during a widely publicised dispute.

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032016 · Business

He became the first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl after a tweet featuring his makeup went viral online

In 2016, he became the first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl after a tweet featuring his makeup went viral online.

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022015 · Milestone

Begins publishing makeup tutorials on YouTube

Begins publishing makeup tutorials on YouTube.

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012010 · Milestone

James started a YouTube channel, JaysCoding, where he made song covers

In 2010, James started a YouTube channel, JaysCoding, where he made song covers and videos about being in the Mario Kart Wii competitive modding community.

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