If you’ve ever wondered how Jeffree Star, makeup mogul, influencer, and occasional bacon enthusiast, spends his mornings, the answer is simple: making $50,000 while in a bathrobe. And yes, you read that correctly. He’s not fighting dragons or breaking into vaults—he’s just chatting on TikTok Live, flipping some bacon, and letting the cash roll in.
Jeffree spilled the (probably diamond-encrusted) beans on the Cancelled podcast this week, and honestly, the hustle is as iconic as his highlighter game. “I probably go live four or five times a week,” the 39-year-old explained casually, as if that’s the normal amount of effort required to pay for a yacht. “What do I do on live? I’ll make bacon in the morning and make $50,000.”
Bacon, Bathrobes, and Big Bucks
So how does one turn a humble strip of bacon into literal stacks of cash? According to Jeffree, it’s a mix of fans throwing virtual gifts his way and scooping up his makeup products faster than you can say Velour Liquid Lipstick. Sometimes, though, he’s not even hustling his wares. “There are times I don’t sell [my products] at all,” he shared. “I’ll just make bacon in my kitchen, in my bathrobe, in my little slippers. We’ll hang out, I’ll chat, maybe do a Q&A. People just… gift and support.”
Let that sink in. Jeffree could talk about his Vegas trip or his favorite moisturizer, and people are like, “Here’s a hundred bucks, Jeffree. Buy yourself another fabulous yak on me.”
YouTube Days Are So Last Season
Jeffree, who became a digital superstar back when YouTube was the Wild West of the internet, says this live-streaming lifestyle is just the natural evolution of the game. “In my YouTube days, I would go film for a couple hours,” he reminisced, probably while sipping a glittery latte. “Girl, we’re in a different f–king time. Now, no one’s attention span is like that. So, I just film a video, and I’ll do it live.”
Translation: Why spend hours editing when you can just vibe in real-time, share a funny story, and collect more tips than a Vegas blackjack dealer?
Giving Back, One $5,000 Gift at a Time
But don’t get it twisted—Jeffree isn’t hoarding all that bacon money for himself. He’s out here sprinkling kindness like it’s biodegradable glitter. “I’ve been giving back since the day I was blessed to ever have one dollar,” he said. Whether it’s supporting small creators or surprising someone on TikTok Live who’s sleeping in their car, Jeffree’s generosity matches his charisma. “I love to give back, always,” he added, making it clear that the only thing bigger than his platform is his heart.
Jeffree Star is living proof that in 2024, you can literally fry your way to financial freedom. So, if you’re not yet monetizing your breakfast routine, what are you even doing with your life?