James Charles

James Charles Dickinson, born on May 23, 1999, is an American beauty YouTuber and makeup artist. He gained popularity by uploading makeup tutorials on his YouTube channel while working as a local makeup artist in Bethlehem, New York. In 2016, his makeup went viral online, leading to him becoming the first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl. Charles has hosted, directed, and co-produced the YouTube Originals reality competition series Instant Influencer in 2020. He has collaborated with Morphe Cosmetics to create a makeup line and released an eyeshadow palette. Charles has been recognized with several awards, including two People's Choice Awards, three Streamy Awards, one Shorty Award, and one Teen Choice Award. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various online controversies.