Charles, James (May 23, 2020). "Drunk Makeup Tutorial". YouTube. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. On the private market, too, “there has definitely been a rise… in anticipation of the retrospective,” Rosenfeld says. He had anticipated even more competition for the charcoal work based on presale interest, including calls from his own clients, he adds.

James Charles would have chosen law as his career if not being a makeup artist. He is inspired by Kim Kardashian to study law and become a lawyer like her. In an interview with E! News, he said, [19] E! News He explained that the launch was delayed because of a change in manufacturer due to cost issues, which Charles said would have made him unable to sell the products at the “super affordable” price point he wanted. Flanagan, Hanna (May 13, 2019). "Every Celebrity Who Has Unfollowed James Charles Amid Tati Westbrook Feud, from Kylie Jenner to Shawn Mendes". People. Archived from the original on December 7, 2020 . Retrieved January 18, 2021.Westbrook uploaded the video “ BREAKING MY SILENCE…” in which she publicly apologized to Charles and claimed she had been manipulated into making the original video by YouTubers Star and Dawson. She claimed she was being “beyond gaslit” by the two influencers into believing allegations against Charles. She ended the video with an apology: “James, I am so sorry that I allowed myself to be poisoned and weaponized against you. I’m sorry that I bought into any of their lies. Believing those lies and allowing myself to be gaslit into making that video is one of the biggest regrets of my life.” Experts attribute some of this fluctuation to shifting fashions. Around 20 years ago, collectors and museums began to “put their resources into contemporary art and abstraction,” Rosenfeld says. “They were pulling away from buying historic works of the 20th century. So you might say Charles White got put on the sidelines for a while.” His career has included multiple online controversies, including a widely publicized feud with fellow beauty YouTuber Tati Westbrook in 2019 and his sexting with underage boys in 2021. Tenbarge, Kat (July 20, 2020). "A timeline of how the internet turned against the top YouTubers Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star". Insider. Archived from the original on June 15, 2021 . Retrieved February 7, 2021. The first series Dawson made with Star was about exploring Star's public persona since his early days as a Myspace-famous musician up to his evolution into a makeup YouTuber. Dawson...featured Star's then-friend and teenage collaborator James Charles.

James Charles has made it clear that he wants a boyfriend, but it’s not as easy for the social media star as you’d think. He told Entertainment Tonight in November 2018; Jones, Jaleesa M. (November 14, 2016). "James Charles talks historic role with CoverGirl, coming out on 'Ellen' ". USA Today. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021 . Retrieved January 27, 2021. In a new video, Charles apologizes to “two different people, both under the age of 18,” who came forward about their interactions with him, “one of them being from last year and one of them being from more recent.” Charles goes on to offer his reasoning on why the incidents took place, including “desperation,” inexperience, and a misunderstanding of power dynamics. “What I wasn’t getting before is that the excitement that comes from talking to a celebrity is literally enough to make somebody do or say something they normally wouldn’t, even if that celebrity isn’t intentionally weaponizing their fame, money, or power,” Charles says. “That’s the concept I just wasn’t getting, but I now do.”

Kayla Carlsen, vice president and head of the American art department at Sotheby’s, says the auction house is working with a number of institutions that are “starting to sit up and take notice and make up for lost time” when it comes to acquiring important work by White and his peers. “People are actively looking for them, where they had just not been paying attention before,” she says.

Sadeque, Samira (March 31, 2021). "James Charles faces further accusations of grooming after minor releases messages on TikTok". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021 . Retrieved April 2, 2021. Being invited to such an important event like the ball is such an honor and a step forward in the right direction for influencer representation in the media and I am so excited to be a catalyst," Charles captioned his photo. a b Puglise, Nicole (October 11, 2016). "CoverGirl names makeup artist James Charles its first cover boy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019 . Retrieved May 12, 2019.Tait, Amelia (January 29, 2019). "Don't know your James Charles from Zoella? Get with YouTube celebrity culture". The Guardian. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021 . Retrieved January 16, 2021. a b Panych, Sophia (January 24, 2017). "James Charles Gets Real About Beauty—and Being a Role Model". Allure. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021 . Retrieved January 24, 2021. McDermott, Maeve (August 14, 2018). "Who won the Teen Choice Awards? See the full winners' list". USA Today. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020 . Retrieved January 27, 2021.

CoverGirl Announces Its First Male CoverGirl Spokesmodel". Cosmopolitan. September 5, 2016. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019 . Retrieved October 13, 2016. James Charles brings out the receipts in his latest video on the Tati Westbrook feud". CNN. May 18, 2019. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019 . Retrieved May 19, 2019. However, the star faced controversy when he admitted to sending explicit messages to 16-year-old boys in 2021, which saw Charles’ YouTube channel demonetised. James Charles has one tattoo inked inside his lower lip of the word 'Sisters', which is the name of his apparel brand a b "YouTuber, Bethlehem native asks fans to stop showing up at his house". Times Union. December 17, 2018. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021 . Retrieved January 27, 2021.a b c Andrews, Travis M. (October 12, 2016). "CoverGirl's first CoverBoy: 17-year-old YouTube sensation James Charles". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019 . Retrieved October 13, 2016. Aniftos, Rania (January 20, 2021). "6 'Drivers License' Covers You Need to Hear -- Including Two Approved by Olivia Rodrigo". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 20, 2021 . Retrieved February 12, 2021.