Odds are, you already know all about Charli D'Amelio, the reigning queen of TikTok, but how well do you know her older sister, Dixie? She's huge on TikTok, too, and is not far behind her little sis's followers' count. We did a deep dive into Dixie's life and found out all kinds of cool and interesting tidbits about her. From her dating history to her past life as a BMX racer, we've compiled it all.
When you're done learning all about Dixie, be sure to check out fun facts about other TikTok stars, such as Lil Huddy, Daisy Keech, Addison Rae, and Bryce Hall.
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She's an artist
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In June 2020, Dixie released her first single called "Be Happy," and the song quickly took over TikTok.
About the song, Dixie said in a press release: "I wanted to share the honesty of this message with others, especially those around my own age ... I remain so grateful for the people that surround me and the opportunities I’ve been given, but some days, as we all know, it’s not easy to be happy. My hope is that anyone who listens can be reminded that it’s okay to feel what we feel. It’s okay have a bad day. We all have them and you are not alone."
On July 1, 2020, she dropped the music video for the song on YouTube. As of this writing, it's amassed over 44 million views. When it was released, Dixie's music vid was the "number one trending YouTube video in the world right now, passed Kanye West and Travis Scott's new song, and got, like, 10 million views in a day," according to fellow TikTok star Griffin Johnson (more on him later).
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She's Charli D'Amelio's older sister
Though they could pass as twins, the sisters are actually a few years apart. Dixie was born on August 12, 2001 (a Leo!), while Charli was born on May 1, 2004. Both were born in Norwalk, Connecticut.
"We were already very close, but since all this [TikTok fame] started, we’ve realized that no matter what happens, we have each other’s backs — and no one can get in the way of that," Charli said of her and Dixie's relationship in the June/July issue of Girls' Life, according to Just Jared Jr.
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She used to be in the Hype House
Both Dixie and Charli were part of the Hype House, a hub for TikTok creators to make content, similar to YouTube's Team 10.
However, they left the House in May 2020. A representative for the D'Amelios said, "When the Hype House started to become more of a business, Charli and Dixie stepped away from that aspect. While their businesses are separate, their friendships with the members continue," per The Hollywood Reporter.
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She's dating fellow TikTok star Griffin Johnson
On March 4, 2020, Griffin seemingly made them Instagram official when he posted this pic with the caption, "<3."
They've both been appearing in each other's videos on TikTok, including one where they're being cuddly and kissy. Griffin captioned that video, "Date night w @dixiedamelio."
In June 2020, they finally confirmed they were official after Hype House co-founder Thomas Petrou told The Hollywood Fix they've "been [official] for awhile."
Dixie and Griffin then used the audio from Thomas and The Hollywood Fix's conversation in a TikTok, confirming they're a couple. "@petroutv said it first," Griffin captioned the TikTok.
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She graduated high school in 2020
Dixie is one of many high school seniors who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her dad posted a cute video on Instagram to celebrate the occasion.
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She got accepted to The University of Alabama
In September 2019, Dixie's mom posted that Dixie is going to UA. However, since the global pandemic is still underway and Dixie's fame has taken off, it's unclear if she will still be attending in Fall 2020.
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She's a model
According to her dad, Marc D'Amelio, her first paid modeling gig was back in January 2018. Since then, she's worked with brands like Ralph Lauren.
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She and her family are all repped by United Talent Agency
Dixie, Charli, and parents Marc and Heidi were all signed by UTA in January 2020. When asked what it was like to be signed to UTA, Dixie said, "It's very fun ... We have a lot of great opportunities coming up, so we're very excited and very happy to be with them."
Get ready to see all of the D'Amelios a lot more in the near future.
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She's an actress
Remember how we just said get ready to see more of Dixie? Like Shakira's hips, we weren't lying.
Dixie joined a new series on Brat TV called Attaway General. The show follows various teens volunteering at their local hospital, and will also feature other TikTok stars, like Lauren Kettering and Gabby Morrison.
Attaway General is Dixie's professional acting debut. She and boyfriend Griffin Johnson co-star on the series, and even had a makeout scene together.
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Her favorite movies are vastly different from each other
In an Q&A video interview with Famous Birthdays, Dixie shared how The Cat in the Hat and War of the Worlds are two of her faves. Not usually movies you see mentioned in the same sentence.
She must be a Dakota Fanning fan, since Dakota starred in both of those films.
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She used to race BMX bikes
She also told Famous Birthdays, she had a ~secret~ life as a BMX rider when she was younger. "I was fifth in the nation, and I thought that was kind of cool."
12
She had her wisdom teeth out and used it for content
When you're in a lot of pain, what do you do? Film it, of course!
She and Griffin danced to Joewaud's popular TikTok song, "JOEMMA," while Dixie had an ice pack wrapped around her head.
Later, she shared a video of herself right after the oral surgery, clearly unhappy and in pain. Her caption, which was presumably referencing her mom, read, "She wouldn’t let me have a shake shack burger 5 minutes after getting my wisdom teeth out."
She also made an entire YouTube video about the experience.
MORE: Here Are All the Songs You Keep Hearing on TikTok
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She did cross country and field hockey
According to The Hour in a 2017 article that profiled her father, Dixie "lettered in cross country at Norwalk High School" and, at the time, was "a member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team at King School."
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She's shown off her dance moves during an NBA game
In February 2020, Dixie, along with sister Charli and fellow TikToker Addison Rae, danced on the court during the Slam Dunk contest at an NBA All-Star game.
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Her most embarrassing moment sounds super painful
In a video interview with Yearbook, Dixie shared a super cringey moment of hers. "I was in two walking boots and I fell down a flight of stairs since I was on crutches and the elevator was broken, and then I had to be taken out in a wheelchair," she said. Luckily, only one person saw it happen, instead of, like, a crowd of people.
Moreover, Dixie once admitted in an interview with TikTok for YouTube that she'd fractured bones and also broken her toes. How? "I was doing a high-kick in the bathroom and I kicked my toilet," she said, adding, "and from field hockey. I just stopped short and my feet just keep on hitting the top of my shoe."
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Her net worth is already sky high
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dixie's riches are averaged around $3 million (though other sources claim it's much lower) That number is sure to increase in the coming months. This is thanks to her work on TikTok, brand deals, and projects like the Brat TV series.
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She danced with Bebe Rexha
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While there's footage of Charli getting to dance onstage with Bebe during a concert, both sisters performed a dance on Bebe's TikTok account. Bebe joked in her caption that the sisters "taught [how] how to dance today 😂."
Stacey Grant
Senior Editor
Stacey Grant is a senior editor at Seventeen who runs the brand's Snapchat Discover channel. She also covers entertainment topics specializing in nostalgia, such as classic '90s and '00s Disney Channel and Nickelodeon content.
