Have all of James Charles’s controversies dropped his net worth?

Beauty guru & social media influencer James Charles is certainly no stranger to falling into some serious controversy. Whether it be situations completely out of his control or mistakes made at his own fault, it’s safe to say the twenty-one-year-old Youtuber has had a lot to learn over the years about millions around the world watching & scrutinizing your every move. 

Through all of the ups & downs this star’s career has brought him so far, has the net worth of James Charles been changed by any of these controversies? Let’s take a look at how much money this beauty guru has in his bank account. 

Millionaire status

According to Wealthy Gorilla, as of 2021, the estimated net worth of James Charles is predicted to be around $22 million. The twenty-one-year-old celebrity posts frequently on his Youtube page which has amassed over 25.3 million subscribers, making him one of the biggest beauty stars in the world. Charles also has over 26.3 million followers on Instagram, as well as over 7.6 million Twitter followers. 

Such an impressively large following of fans from all around the world helps James Charles easily find brands & companies to work with to increase his net worth. A few examples of businesses that offer discount codes under his name include Morphe, Laura’s Boutique, Lilly Lashes, and Skindinavia. He also worked with beauty line Morphe to create his very own “The James Charles Palette”. 

James Charles even sells his own merch for his large fanbase called Sisters Apparel which also boosts up his net worth. The Youtube star regularly features famous celebrities in his videos as well which is sure to increase views from people outside of his fanbase. Some big names he’s collabed with in the past include Kylie Jenner, Charlie D’Amelio, Kim Kardashian, Lil Nas X, Addison Rae, and more. 

Some controversies

Considering the fact James Charles has only accumulated more brand deals, business opportunities, and subscribers over the past years, it’s safe to say his net worth has only increased significantly over time. However, if you’ve been following the beauty guru’s career for a while, you would know that this success hasn’t come without a few bumps in the road. 

Whether you’re a huge fan of this celeb or not, the star has undeniably put himself in some pretty problematic situations. His first stint with criticism arrived soon after his big break when he was named as Covergirl’s first male ambassador at seventeen years old, and the then-teenager tweeted, “I can’t believe we’re going to Africa today omg what if we get Ebola”.

This horrible attempt at a joke understandably came with tons of backlash, and Insider revealed he eventually apologized for the offensive tweet, but only after initially blocking tons of users who called him out. 

However, who could forget about the largest scandal of all? The beauty community was ripped apart in May of 2019 when Tati Westbrook posted a video starting a feud with Charles. While the two had been close friends, Westbrook attacked him for endorsing a direct competitor of her gummy vitamins brand and also accused him of being a bad role model and sexually manipulating straight men. 

Jeffree Star soon (very publically) joined in on Tati’s side in agreement, and James Charles lost three million subscribers in the process. However, after James made his own video posting his version of the story, he gave proof that denied accusations of sexual assault as well and saved his name. While many were still tied between who to trust, his video ended up fixing his reputation and gaining his subscribers back. 

Making a legacy for himself

Whether you’re a fan of the beauty guru or not, he has definitely built a legacy for himself as an influencer and is currently one of the most well-loved Youtubers in the beauty community. With all the success James Charles has seen in his career, his net worth is undoubtedly going to continue to rise higher & higher here on out.