Charli D'Amelio
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Charli D'Amelio's YouTube channel follows the overnight TikTok sensation as she vlogs about her life. Videos feature curated collaborations that include trends and tutorials. Despite her extravagant lifestyle, Charli comes across as humble, timid and kind. Because of her easy-going personality, many tweens and teens who curate their own social media may feel the same fame and notoriety is attainable. Charli features some BIPOC creators like Avani Gregg and Markell Washington, as well as creators from the LGBTQ+ community like James Charles in her videos. However, there's been controversy over how she gained her fame, since it was based off of a dance created by Black dancer and creator Jalaiah Harmon. Charli has since made sure to credit original creators in all TikTok trends she uses for her content. Charli isn't shy about displaying her wealth in her videos. She shares shopping trips in Paris as well as lavish gifts and experiences with her viewers. Her content often promotes her countless brand deals and sponsored videos about her products that could encourage her viewers to purchase related products. Also, due to the nature of the You Tube platform, viewers are subject to additional ads that may not be age appropriate. Her TikTok fame alongside her YouTube channel lead to her family's Hulu series The D'Amelio Show.
What’s It About?
CHARLI D'AMELIO's YouTube channel follows the TikTok star's life with her family and friends. It features her lavish lifestyle intertwined with typical (but not so typical) occurrences like making ginger bread houses with her equally famous influencer friends. She shares a glimpse into some of her personal struggles, like having to have surgery for her perpetually broken nose, while also flexing her new celebrity lifestyle. It definitely features less dancing than her TikTok, but is full of intertwined sponsored ads and brand deals. Charli also shares a playlist of her experience on Dancing with the Stars. Her TikTok fame alongside her YouTube channel lead to her family's Hulu series The D'Amelio Show.
Is It Any Good?
Charli's channel is most likely to be entertaining for the tween to teen demographic. Because Charli D'Amelio is an ordinary teenage girl with an extraordinary life, she comes across as relatable to her viewers. Her appeal is that she makes the influencer dream feel accessible, which could be inspiring for some young people, but worrisome for adults who feel their tweens and teens already spend more than enough time on social media.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Charli D'Amelio rising to fame from doing dances that were created by BIPOC creators was problematic. Why is it important to credit the original creator when using their work in any format (dances, writing, music, etc.)?
Why do you think some aspiring influencers become rich and famous and others don't? Do you create content to gain followers or to share value? What's the difference?
Many popular YouTube and TikTok influencers start off at a younger age when they're navigating an impressionable part of life and making mistakes in front of the world. Families can talk about how to think critically about their teen's favorite YouTube stars and how they display their life on the platform.
YouTube Details
- Genre: Lifestyle
- Last updated: December 18, 2022
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