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James Charles has been at the center of both public controversy and entrepreneurial headlines this past week. The most significant story is his entanglement in the online fallout from the high-profile domestic assault case between influencers Kayla Malec and Evan Johnson. After public accusations surfaced through viral confessional videos by Malec and subsequent charges against Johnson, Charles was pulled into the discourse when Johnson’s former best friend, Zach Sellers, accused him—without evidence—of having a sexual relationship with Johnson and even coaching him through the controversy. These claims circulated widely, especially after an interview was uploaded by content creator Bee Better, but the interviewer himself emphasized a disclaimer that all allegations were uncorroborated and should be seen as opinions, not facts, with all parties presumed innocent unless proven guilty, as detailed by Out Magazine.

Charles initially remained silent but broke his silence once the court process concluded. On May 7, he released a TikTok video vehemently denying support for Evan Johnson, clarifying there was only a brief friendship, and expressing sympathy for Kayla Malec, stating unequivocally that he does not condone violence against women or the alleged acts Johnson committed. Importantly, Charles claimed he was taking legal action against Sellers and other parties he alleges to have spread defamatory lies, indicating a readiness to protect his reputation through formal litigation, though it’s not confirmed if lawsuits have formally been filed yet. He also addressed attempts to contact Malec, who did not wish to communicate.

Elsewhere in the social media world, YouTube commentary continues to dissect Charles’ influence and history. One recent viral YouTube video criticized supporters of Charles in light of his multiple controversies, particularly his past admission of inappropriate online conduct involving minors in 2021. The creator acknowledged Charles’ claims of financial grievance with Morphe Cosmetics, supporting his right to those earnings, but urging viewers to reconsider support for him as a public figure.

On the business front, James Charles continues to expand his role as a beauty mogul. Finance Monthly reports on the ongoing success of his self-owned makeup brand, Painted, launched in 2023, which now sits at the center of his empire, driving his net worth to over 22 million dollars in 2025. Painted has gained major industry clout, especially after Beyoncé’s makeup artist used Charles’ signature Create Paints during her Renaissance World Tour, conferring an enormous unpaid endorsement and credibility boost. Charles’ YouTube channel remains a lucrative marketing tool, drawing millions in ad revenue while funneling viewers toward Painted’s products. All lines under the Painted brand are vegan and cruelty-free, and the company is built for a generation prioritizing artistry and ethical production.

In public appearances, Charles made headlines for his bold look at Heidi Klum’s 2025 Halloween party in New York, with multiple outlets describing his costume as “head-turning” and sparking plenty of conversation on social media.

Despite ongoing vocal negativity in certain online spaces, James Charles is asserting control over his narrative—leveraging controversy, legal threats, and entrepreneurial ambition to stay at the top of both the beauty business and social discussion. If new headlines or major developments break in the next 24 hours, you’ll hear about it here first.

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