Charli D’Amelio Then and Now: Influencer's journey from being normal teen to TikTok star
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Charli D’Amelio’s name has become synonymous with TikTok. The dancer from Connecticut has become a household name thanks to her success on TikTok. This video-sharing app has given her worldwide recognition and a massive following of over 150 million followers, making her the first person ever to reach this milestone on the platform.
Charli's passion for dance was evident in a 2020 Superbowl commercial where she showcased her moves to the world. Her popularity on TikTok led her to move to Los Angeles, where she joined the Hype House influencer squad, a group of TikTokers working together to create popular content. But Charli and her sister Dixie D’Amelio left the group in May 2020 and continued to build their individual platforms. Later, the sisters with their family returned to Norwalk in 2022, buying a 1.2 million condo to stay in.
Charlie is a style chameleon
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Having built a signature 'out of California' cool-girl look, Charli has completely transformed herself. The TikTok sensation has once again proved she's a style chameleon. When you are as well-known as Charli D'Amelio and your content is available at a mere click, the online community analyzes every detail of your life. A user on TikTok posted a video showcasing contrasting comparisons between Charli's earlier pictures and how she lookd now, and the differences are major. As per the video doing rounds on TikTok, while earlier the TikTok maven went with a soft and minimal aesthetic style (think Jeans and Tops, hoop earrings, and no-makeup makeup look), she now has upped her style quotient. Not only she has incorporated the likes of corset tops into her wardrobe but she's also opted for a curly hair look in contrast to earlier when she kept her hair loose but very straight.
In the video initially, she looks like an average teenager. However, later on, one can clearly see how she groomed herself well and turned herself into a style maven.
From average teenager to social media sensation
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“I got started with TikTok because all of my friends were using the app and posting on their accounts,” she told Variety in August 2020. “Eventually I decided to make my own account because I was having so much fun making all of these dance videos with my friends. I got the app, I started dancing, my videos started getting a little bit more popular on the app and a lot has happened since then.”
From humble beginnings as a TikToker with a small following, Charli catapulted into the spotlight as the quintessential teen influencer. Charli and her family eventually made the bold move to relocate across the country. Her rise to fame has been nothing short of epic, as she continues to captivate audiences with her dancing, lip-syncing, and charming personality.