Popular makeup artist and internet personality James Charles has been making headlines with his achievements, leaving fans curious about his romantic relationships.
With his stunning looks and charismatic personality, Charles has won the hearts of millions across the globe.
But has the beauty guru finally found “the one”? Stay tuned as we get to know the man behind the makeup while spilling all the tea.
Who Is James Charles Dating?
As far as we know, James Charles is not dating anyone. He has not even hinted at any romantic connections in the past year.
However, many seem to think the influencer is simply hiding his man.
Born on May 23, 1999, in Albany County, New York, James Charles Dickinson rose to fame as one of the most successful makeup artists and beauty vloggers to ever grace our screens.
He gained recognition by sharing his content on various social media platforms.
From being a small town makeup artist to becoming the face of CoverGirl, James has been doing very well for himself.
But with over 23 million YouTube subscribers, 20 million Instagram followers, and a whopping 38 million on TikTok, his love life is constantly under the microscope.
- James Charles/Instagram
In 2021, while apologising for inappropriate behaviour, James confirmed that he was single.
In the video, he says, “My hope has always been to be in a relationship with somebody around my age or older that I can relate to and that can make me laugh…Unfortunately, I’ve not been able to find that person yet”.
So, James has not snagged a partner yet, but this is not for lack of trying.
Early in 2021, the award winning creator launched his very own dating bid called “TikTok Bachelor” in hopes of finding love.
He has also thrown his hat into the online dating ring and like a lot of us; James has a list of qualities he is looking for in a significant other.
Sharing his preferences for a boyfriend, he mentioned that he desired someone cute and fun who could provide good Instagram pictures.
He also expressed an interest in guys with a darker appearance and a beard, jokingly referring to it as “sister scruff.”
James Charles’ Dating History
Throughout his career, James Charles has been linked to various people, leading to numerous speculations about his love life.
Let’s talk about some of these rumors and separate fact from fiction.
1. Aaron Fuller (2017)
James was rumoured to be in a relationship after he was spotted hanging out with fellow YouTuber Aaron Fuller in 2017.
However, this was no ordinary rumour. The news of this meet up sparked outrage among fans and supporters of the makeup artist.
The major reason being that many claimed that Aaron intended to use James for clout.
To add salt to injury, Aaron was reportedly in a relationship with Jackson Krecioch, one of Charles’ buddies at the time, which only escalated the scandal.
Later speaking on the whole drama with TV personality GotDamnZo, Charles expressed his shock regarding the whole situation.
“He (Aaron) slipped into my Twitter DMs and we started talking,” he said.“I just wanted to go out to lunch with this cute guy…Jackson and Aaron had already broken up a few days prior.”
Finally, Charles said he left the date early as he could not handle the pressure and that was the last we heard of them.
2. Turner “Tfue” Tenney (2020)
World famous gamer and YouTuber Turner Ellis Tenney, better known as Tfue, went on a date with James Charles after James tweeted that he was looking for a Valentine back in February 2020.
Tfue Surprised fans by actually going through with the date despite his recent public break-up with fellow streamer, Corinna Kopf.
The gamer seemed to have a fun time with James as they documented the trip on Instagram Stories, and left everyone rooting for what might happen between the pair next. However we didn’t hear much from both YouTubers after that.
3. Noah Beck (2020)
In July 2020, YouTuber Bryce Hall uploaded a YouTube video saying James and Noah Beck were together. Naturally, fans went wild with this information.
Then as if to fuel the rumours, James uploaded a TikTok video of himself dancing with Noah sending the internet into a frenzy.
After the initial reactions to the videos hit the web, Noah spoke out to set the record straight. “we are just two friends dancing and smiling,” he wrote. In another comment he clarified, “I am straight. I love James, but yes, I’m straight.”
4. Lil Nas-X (2020)
Back in November 2020, James Charles filmed a video for his YouTube channel where he did a makeup beat on rapper and songwriter Lil Nas X.
This video racked up over 11 million views, and is probably where the dating rumours first began.
But Lil Nas respectfully reminded Twitter users, “2 gay men can do things together without y’all sexualizing it.”
5. Larry Merriet (2021)
In February 2021, James and Larray posted a TikTok together suggesting they were dating. In the TikTok posted to Larray’s account, the duo suggests they had been seeing each other for a while in a cute couples-only challenge.
Throughout the TikTok, they answered questions about their “relationship” implying that Larray expressed interest in James first, they said “I love you” at the same time, and James is the more romantic one.
The video quickly amassed millions of views, currently clocking in at almost two million likes and more than 40,000 comments. But once again, James Charles continued to maintain that he was still single.
While fans expressed confusion over the potential relationship between James as Larray, it is unclear whether their TikTok video was simply for entertainment purposes or if they were genuinely together.
James Charles’ Current Status
As of 2024, James Charles is on a roll in the beauty industry. Palette launches and brand deals are keeping this influencer on cloud nine.
Amid constant relationship whispers, James has remained as private as he can be about his personal life.
As fans patiently await updates on his dating status, James continues to grace red carpets and entertain millions with his creativity.
So, if you are still wondering who James Charles is dating, maybe, just maybe, he will let us know when he is good and ready.
