Dixie D'Amelio

Dixie Jane D'Amelio, popularly known as Dixie D’Amelio, is a talented American singer, entrepreneur and popular social media personality known for her captivating videos on TikTok.

About Dixie D'Amelio

Introduction

Dixie Jane D'Amelio, popularly known as Dixie D’Amelio, is a talented American singer, entrepreneur and popular social media personality known for her captivating videos on TikTok. She happens to be the elder sister of the renowned TikToker Charli D'Amelio. With an incredible fan base, Dixie boasts over 57.5 million followers on TikTok. She also has a massive following of 24.2 million on Instagram, 3.9 million on Twitter and 6.87 million subscribers on YouTube. On YouTube, she also hosts an engaging talk show called ‘The Early Late Night Show’. 

Early Life and education

Dixie D'Amelio was born on August 12, 2001, in Norwalk, Connecticut to Marc D'Amelio and Heidi D'Amelio. Dixie comes from a well-off Christian family. While her father is a businessman and ran as a Republican candidate for Connecticut State Senate in 2018, her mother is a photographer and former model. Dixie’s younger sister, Charli D'Amelio, is among the most followed influencers on TikTok.

Dixie finished schooling from King School in Stamford, Connecticut, where she was also a part of her school’s field hockey team. She ran track and played lacrosse in high school. She also used to participate in various competitions around that time. Both Dixie and her sister were raised in a supportive and creative environment. Their parents encouraged their artistic pursuits and provided opportunities for them to explore their passions. Dixie's proud mother, Heidi, often takes photos of her daughters and showcases their talents on social media.

TikTok Career

Before rising to fame on TikTok, Dixie won fans’ hearts on Instagram. Initially, she was recognized as TikTok sensation Charli’s sister, who as one of the holds a record of fastest-growing followers on the app. In 2015, Dixie created an Instagram account and after gaining a solid fanbase on the platform, she moved to TikTok. Dixie and Charli’s uncanny resemblance, even after not being twins, often left the netizens baffled. The sisters keep on collaborating on each other’s social media handles and creating buzz. 

On TikTok, Dixie began creating entertaining and relatable content, which garnered lots of attention, leading to a significant increase in follower count within the first year of joining the video-sharing platform. Her videos include dancing, interactive sessions with fans and lip syncing with fellow influencers like Daisy Keech, Bryce Hall and her sister Charli. She often makes videos on viral trends. From late 2019 to May 2020, both Dixie and Charli, were members of The Hype House, a collaborative TikTok group.

Her hard work paid off when Dixie was invited to Oscars Party in 2022. She even made the headlines for her red carpet look at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy viewing party.

Music Career

Along with being a fan-favorite TikToker, Dixie is also a popular singer. In 2020, she inked a record deal with HitCo Entertainment and kickstarted her music journey on June 26, 2020, with her first single “Be Happy”. By August 2021, the song had been streamed more than 86.1 million times on Spotify. In December 2020, Dixie released another single “One Whole Day” in collaboration with Wiz Khalifa. Demi Lovato wrote the lyrics of Dixie’s other song, ‘Roommates’, which also came out the same year. Dixie also got featured in Liam Payne’ song “Naughty list”. In 2021, Dixie’s single with Kentucky rapper Rubi Rose called “Psycho” gained 25th position on the US pop charts. After that, in June 2022, the TikTok sensation released her debut album “A letter to me”.

Acting career

The year 2020 had been fruitful for the now-established TikTok star Dixie. The same year, in January, she signed a deal with United Talent Agency (UTA). Her acting career began with an appearance on YouTube’s web series “Attaway General”, where she played ‘Georgia’. She was also featured in 2020 NBA All-Star weekend with sister Charli and Addison Rae. In October 2020, both Dixie and Charli launched a podcast “Charlie and Dixie: 2 CHIX” in partnership with Ramble Podcast Network. The podcast revolves around sisters’ lives and routines, where they speak their minds out. Both the TikTok stars also appear in numerous ad campaigns such as Hollister’s Social Tourist brand and Simmons Bedding Company for a mattress design.

Net worth 2023

Dixie D'Amelio has a net worth of a whopping $10 million. She is loved by millions of TikTokers and this popularity has led to numerous opportunities for brand partnerships and promotions. Most of her money, therefore, comes from her social media presence. As per Forbes, Dixie became the third highest-earning TikTok star between 2019-2020 after bagging sponsorship deals and merchandise worth $3 million.

Brand Endorsements

Reportedly, the TikTok star earns an estimated $50K per post and on Instagram, she makes around $80K for a brand-sponsored post. On YouTuber, Dixie earns about $18K per video, this doesn’t include brand-sponsored videos, as she charges over $50k per video for those. Some of her high-paying collabs and endorsements include -- ‘Hollister’ (which she signed in July 2020). She also released merchandise collections in collaboration with the clothing brand. Dixie also collaborated with a beauty brand ‘Morphe’ in September 2020 to release their limited-edition makeup collection. Not just that, Dixie also launched her own coffee brand called ‘The Coffeeplix’ in collaboration with ‘XYIENCE’, a beverage company. In August 2021, alongside megastars like Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and BTS, Dixie also became Puma brand ambassador.

Cars

With her earnings from Instagram and TikTok, Dixie has treated herself to some luxurious rides. She recently splurged on a brand-new, imported Porsche 911 worth $280,000. Additionally, she also owns a sleek Land Rover Discovery worth $175,000.

Other Ventures

Dixie is a prominent model, who has appeared in several fashion campaigns and walked the runway during New York Fashion Week. Along with managing her social media accounts, acting, singing, she has turned into a successful entrepreneur. First she launched her coffee line in 2021 and then, in 2023, along with her family, she launched D’Amelio Footwear. The company was founded by her mother and father. The brand offers chic and accessible sandals, sneakers, boots, hals, and more. The brand is known for its style, quality and comfort.

Awards

Dixie D’Amelio’ Dating history

Dixie's dating journey has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with secrecy, public scrutiny, and unexpected twists. The dating life of social media sensation Dixie D'Amelio has captivated the attention of many, becoming a major topic of conversation. 

As of 2023, Dixie is rumored to be dating a young football player and her schoolmate Matt Garavel. She has neither denied nor confirmed their relationship.

In February 2020, Dixie and Griffin Johnson, TikTok stars, posted their first TikTok video together. This act ignited immediate rumors of a blossoming love story between the two. The intensity of the rumors reached a peak in July of that same year when Griffin took to YouTube, asking Dixie to be his girlfriend. Just a short while later, Dixie surprised her followers with the announcement that she and Griffin had parted ways, further fueling speculation about the reasons behind their split. Whispers of Griffin's alleged infidelity started to swirl around, adding to the intrigue. In September 2020, Griffin addressed the public attention their relationship had received, acknowledging that their personal lives had been thrust into the limelight against their wishes. Through a heartfelt Twitter message, he expressed remorse for any pain he may have caused Dixie, admitting that their relationship had its flaws, as seen by everyone in the past week. With candid honesty, he owned up to his imperfections and promised to remain genuine with his followers.

Shortly after parting ways with Griffin, Dixie found love once again, this time with Noah Beck. They officially began dating in September 2020, although they chose to keep their relationship under wraps for about a month. Finally, in October, they unveiled their love to the world, making it public knowledge. Fast forward to November 2022, when Noah confirmed the news of their split, marking the end of their relationship. The specifics surrounding their breakup remained undisclosed, leaving fans and followers curious about the reasons behind their decision.

Dixie D’Amelio’s controversies

Stolen Charli D'Amelio's Dance: In June 2020, Dixie faced backlash for allegedly stealing her sister Charli's dance and performing it on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”. Fans accused Dixie of copying her sister's choreography without giving her proper credits.

Controversial Dinner Video: In November 2020, Dixie and her family, including fellow TikToker James Charles, were called out for sharing a YouTube video titled "Dinner with the D'Amelio's." In the video, Dixie was depicted gagging and making negative comments about a cooked snail, which some viewers found disrespectful and ungrateful.

TikTok Banned In India: Dixie faced backlash in India after she commented on a TikTok video stating, "I hope TikTok gets banned everywhere except America." This comment led to fans in India criticizing her for being ignorant about the platform's popularity worldwide.

Party during Covid-19 Restrictions: In December 2020, Dixie received flak yet again when she attended a large house party with several other TikTokers despite COVID-19 restrictions. Critics accused her of not taking the pandemic seriously and setting a bad example for her millions of followers.

Body-Shaming: In January 2021, Dixie was accused of body-shaming fellow TikToker and dancer Nessa Barrett during a live stream. Dixie allegedly made derogatory comments about Nessa's body, leading to widespread criticism and calls for her to apologize.

Dating rumors with sister’s boyfriend: Fans suspected Dixie and Charli’s boyfriend Landon Barket to be dating after the duo posted a dance video on TikTok. Barker, however, slapped back at critics calling Dixie his “sister”.