A controversy quickly defused by the TikTok star…
The young social media star, Charli D’Amelio, recently made waves with her appearance at the Coachella festival. It was a much-noted and discussed appearance, especially because of the TikToker’s outfit choice, which triggered a wave of criticism on social media, dividing public opinion. Faced with the growing controversy, she decided to respond.
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Who is Charli D’Amelio?
Charli D’Amelio is a young American dancer and influencer born on May 1, 2004, in Norwalk, Connecticut. She rose to fame in 2019 thanks to her viral dance videos on TikTok. With over 152 millions followers on TikTok, D’Amelio is the second most-followed personality on the platform.
What Happened at Coachella?
Charli D’Amelio’s reputation as a fashion icon is well established. However, she is generally less inclined to wear transparent clothing, despite their growing popularity among celebrities. During her appearance at the Coachella festival on April 21, Charli subtly shifted the narrative by wearing a pale-colored mesh midi dress. The dress was according to Billie adorned with delicate black butterflies and subtly revealed the star’s silhouette. Charli opted to wear nothing under the top part of her outfit, making her silhouette fully visible. She completed the bold, slightly grunge look with massive black platform lace-up boots. However, this outfit, and particularly the transparent dress, sparked strong criticism on social media, where people condemned the star’s “bold” and “inappropriate” look.
Charli D’Amelio Defuses the Controversy with Irony
Faced with the growing controversy, Charli D’Amelio decided to react. Armed with her sense of humor, the TikTok star posted a video that went viral, garnering over 6.5 millions likes, in which she responds to the haters. In the 16-second video, Charli sarcastically says, “Hey guys, it’s Charli, and I really need to admit something to you: I actually have nipples,” before adding, “That’s all I can say about it for now, I’m sorry“. It’s clear from this that Charli doesn’t see any reason for the controversy and intends to enjoy her freedom of expression however she sees fit.
