In a plot twist that no one saw coming (except maybe your nosiest neighbor), James Charles, the beauty guru turned accidental internet sensation, found himself trending for reasons even he probably didn’t have on his vision board. Earlier this week, a video of James that was definitely not meant for public consumption somehow found its way online. Naturally, the internet did what the internet does best: it went viral faster than a cat meme.
Now, while James hasn’t exactly put out a press release with a PowerPoint presentation about the whole fiasco, he did drop a few breadcrumbs in the comments section of a recent TikTok video. One eagle-eyed fan pointed out the similarities between James’ situation and that of another famous personality with a knack for breaking the internet—Kim Kardashian. The comment read, “He’s pulling a Kim Kardashians aaa move, we see u James. That’s why he’s so unbothered, he wanted us to notice him.”
James, ever the sassy queen, clapped back with, “Yeah love Kim but this is actually a nightmare! 🫶🏼” Translation: “Please, I’d rather be blending my foundation than dealing with this mess.”
But the plot thickens! James went on a little “liking” spree, giving his digital stamp of approval to comments that ranged from sympathetic to downright regal. One fan, practically lawyering up on his behalf, wrote, “So sorry for what happened. Hope you can take those people in court.” Another comment dubbed him an “unbothered king,” which James graciously liked, probably while sipping tea and plotting his next beauty tutorial.
And in a world where privacy is as rare as a matte lipstick that doesn’t crack, one fan wrote, “We love you babes, I didn’t seek it out/look it up out of respect of your privacy as most should have done.” James liked this too, because who doesn’t appreciate a little respect in a world full of oversharers?
Will James have more to say about this unscheduled episode of his life? Will he release a statement, or maybe just a killer makeup look inspired by the drama? Only time (and possibly his next TikTok) will tell. Stay tuned, because this saga might just have more twists than a beauty blender!
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