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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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James Charles
@jamescharles · Beauty
36Editorial rating
THE TIMELINE / PUBLIC REACTION
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10documented events
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THE RECEIPTS
10Documented events
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.
Open source ↗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.
Open source ↗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.
Open source ↗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".
Open source ↗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.
Open source ↗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.
Open source ↗04MAY 2019 · Dispute
Loses subscribers during a widely publicised dispute
Loses subscribers during a widely publicised dispute.
Open source ↗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.
Open source ↗022015 · Milestone
Begins publishing makeup tutorials on YouTube
Begins publishing makeup tutorials on YouTube.
Open source ↗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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