TikTok’s 10 biggest stars – and the millions they could lose

2. Charli D'Amelio - 154M followers

D'Amelio's story couldn't be further from Lame's. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, she was raised by former model Heidi D'Amelio, and a businessman who once ran for the Connecticut Senate, Marc D'Amelio. After joining the platform in 2019, Charli had become the most followed account with her viral dance routines and by 2020, she had more than 100 million fans. At the time, she took to the platform to say that the achievement was 'like a dream.' In a video, she added: 'I can't believe there's 100 million supporters following me right now. That is insane, oh my goodness. D’Amelio, once the most-followed TikTok personality, captivated audiences with her dance videos and charismatic presence. In 2020, D'Amelio became the first TikTok star to reach 100 million followers. 'Y'all can't grasp that this is real, I still feel like it's a dream, kind of waiting to wake up. Very insane. Oh my goodness, thank you!' In the caption she wrote: ''A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED ME REACH 100 MILLION SUPPORTERS!!! AND ANOTHER HUGE THANK YOU TO @tiktok I LOVE EVERY ONE OF YOU!!!' The social media platform congratulated her on the news and said it was 'so proud' of her achievements. In a statement TikTok said: 'In less than 18 months, Charli has grown into one of the most recognized and beloved TikTok creators in the world. 'While we're extremely proud of Charli and all that she has accomplished since she shared her first TikTok video in May 2019.' While no longer in the top spot, D’Amelio's influence has expanded beyond TikTok, with collaborations, YouTube success and even appearances in commercials and music videos. The 19-year-old social media star just made an appearance at the red carpet for the Revolve Festival: The Seventh Annual Fashion, Music and Lifestyle Event this month. In June 2022, Lame reached 142.5 million followers overnight, creeping past D'Amelio's 142.2 million after a months-long tight follower battle.

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