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James Charles Dickinson (born May 23, 1999) is an American beauty YouTuber and makeup artist. He rose to fame in 2016 after a tweet of his senior yearbook photo with his makeup done went viral. He later became the first male ambassador for CoverGirl in 2016.

James Charles Dickinson is an American internet personality, beauty YouTuber, and makeup artist. He rose to fame in 2016 after becoming the first male ambassador for CoverGirl and has since gained a massive following on social media for his makeup tutorials, challenges, and vlogs.

Early Life

Born on May 23, 1999, in Bethlehem, New York, Charles began his career as a hairstylist before transitioning to makeup. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 2017.

Career

Charles's career took off when a photo of him retaking his senior portrait with a ring light and full makeup went viral. In 2016, he became the first male CoverGirl ambassador, working alongside Katy Perry. He launched his YouTube channel, "James Charles," where he posts makeup tutorials, challenges, and vlogs. He has collaborated with numerous brands and fellow YouTubers and has also launched his own makeup palette.

Endorsements

Charles has been an ambassador for CoverGirl and has collaborated with Morphe Cosmetics on a makeup palette.

Personal Life

Charles is openly gay.

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James Charles creates makeup tutorials, beauty tips, and lifestyle vlogs.
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Who is James Charles?
James Charles is an American beauty YouTuber and makeup artist known for his makeup tutorials and beauty content.
When was James Charles born?
James Charles was born on May 23, 1999.
When did James Charles join YouTube?
James Charles joined YouTube in December 2015.
What significant event helped James Charles rise to fame?
James Charles rose to fame in 2016 after a tweet of his senior yearbook photo with his makeup done went viral.
What notable position did James Charles hold with CoverGirl?
James Charles became the first male ambassador for CoverGirl in 2016.
What is the theme or tagline of James Charles' YouTube channel?
The theme or tagline of James Charles' YouTube channel is 'Blend, but don't blend in. 🎨🤍'.
What are James Charles's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2026, James YouTube channels collectively have over 1,248.3M subscribers, more than 241,902.7M views, and have uploaded over 34.3K videos.
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First name
James

Last name
Charles

Birthdate
May 23, 1999

Age 26

Birth location
Bethlehem, NY, US

Location
US

Years active
2015 - present

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