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			{{short description\|American internet personality (born 1985)}}
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	\| ~~Background~~ = ~~solo_singer~~		\| birth_name = Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr.
	\| ~~Birth_name~~ = ~~Jeffrey~~ ~~Steininger~~		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1985\|11\|15}}
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	\| Alias = Jeffree Star
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	'''Jeffree Star''' (born ], ] as Jeffrey Steininger is an ] ], ]er, ] residing in the ]. He is known for his popularity on ] who dubs himself "Queen of the Internet" and "Cunt: Queen of the Beautifuls".
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			'''Jeffree Star''' (born '''Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr.''', November 15, 1985) is an American makeup artist, media personality and singer-songwriter. He is the founder and owner of ].

			In 2009, Star released his debut studio album, '']'', which included songs such as "]" (which has a remix featuring ]). He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to ] but abruptly left the music industry by 2013 citing legal issues the label’s owner faced between 2007 and 2010.<ref>{{Cite AV media \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxtT_6d0DWQ \|title=Becoming Jeffree Star for a Day \|date=August 2, 2018 \|last=Dawson \|first=Shane \|series=] \|access-date=November 13, 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102235127/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxtT_6d0DWQ \|archive-date=November 2, 2019 \|medium=YouTube \|url-status=live}}</ref> Star returned to the music industry in 2024 announcing a re-release of his album '']'' featuring 3 new songs.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjX_2eHz5jU&ab_channel=jeffreestar</ref> In November 2014, Star founded the company Jeffree Star Cosmetics. In 2018, '']'' revealed that he had earned $18 million from his YouTube endeavors alone, making him the fifth-highest-paid YouTuber that year.<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Robehmed \|first=Natalie \|date=December 3, 2018 \|title=Highest-Paid YouTube Stars 2018: Markiplier, Jake Paul, PewDiePie And More \|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2018/12/03/highest-paid-youtube-stars-2018-markiplier-jake-paul-pewdiepie-and-more/ \|magazine=] \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421133702/https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2018/12/03/highest-paid-youtube-stars-2018-markiplier-jake-paul-pewdiepie-and-more/ \|archive-date=April 21, 2019 \|access-date=April 12, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
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	==Early life==		==Early life==
			Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr.<ref name=birthname>{{cite web\|url= https://www.eonline.com/news/1093911/breaking-down-jeffree-star-s-social-media-empire-by-the-insane-numbers\|title= Breaking Down Jeffree Star's Social Media Empire By the Insane Numbers\|first=Tierney \|last=Bricker\|date=November 15, 2019\|access-date=January 13, 2020\|archive-date=November 21, 2019\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191121014209/https://www.eonline.com/news/1093911/breaking-down-jeffree-star-s-social-media-empire-by-the-insane-numbers\|url-status=live}}</ref> was born in ], on November 15, 1985 and grew up in ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=About \|url=https://jeffreestarcosmetics.com/pages/about-us \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215052412/https://jeffreestarcosmetics.com/pages/about-us \|archive-date=December 15, 2014 \|access-date=May 6, 2018 \|publisher=Jeffree Star Cosmetics}}</ref> He says that he began experimenting with his mother's ] as a child, and convinced her to let him wear it to school when he was in ].<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all" /> Star attended ]<ref></ref> in ], from which he graduated in 2002.<ref name="laistint2008" /> After high school, he legally changed his name to Jeffree Star<ref>{{Citation\|title=Recreating My Old MYSPACE Photos 🖤 WEIRDO Collection & Halloween Mystery Box REVEAL!\| date=October 9, 2021 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsA6_yLOaoI \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/gsA6_yLOaoI \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|language=en\|access-date=2021-12-18}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and supported himself with various makeup, modeling, and music jobs in Los Angeles.<ref name="laistint2008">{{Cite web \|date=March 10, 2008 \|title=LAist Interview: Jeffree Star \|url=http://laist.com/2008/03/10/jeffree_star_interview.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080314011437/http://laist.com/2008/03/10/jeffree_star_interview.php \|archive-date=March 14, 2008 \|access-date=November 12, 2010 \|publisher=laist}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Some Truth for You... \|url=http://jeffreestar.buzznet.com/user/journal/3507581/some-truth/#comments \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100517051546/http://jeffreestar.buzznet.com/user/journal/3507581/some-truth/#comments \|archive-date=May 17, 2010 \|website=Buzznet \|publisher=Jeffree Star's Official Website}}</ref> He recalls his early years, spending his weekends using a ] to attend ] clubs, which is where celebrities would hire him as a personal makeup artist.<ref name="MySpace">{{Cite web \|last=Star \|first=Jeffree \|date=July 20, 2007 \|title=Jeffree Star's MySpace profile \|url=https://www.myspace.com/jeffreestar \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911053203/https://www.myspace.com/jeffreestar \|archive-date=September 11, 2007 \|access-date=May 28, 2010 \|publisher=]}} (Interview transcript; original source uncredited)</ref>
	Star was born in the ], ], ]. Star recalls that he "discovered that he was ] in his early childhood". His father died in his childhood thus Star was left alone while his working ] Mom went on assignments. He began experimenting with his Mothers ] at a young age, leading to an ] interest, and convinced his mom to let him wear make-up to school when he was in ].

	==~~Club scene~~==		==Career==
			]
	Star's ] career was started at age fifteen as an "] gender-bending ]" wearing make-up, dying his hair in ] colors and ] which in turn lead to receiving large amounts of attention from people both at and out of school. Star popularity came from wearing womens clothing and accessories in ]. Star recalls that his ] as a child pushed him into wearing his mother's ] and clothes.

			===MySpace===
	On weekends, Star recounts using a "fake ] to attend ] clubs dressed in ]es and nine inch ] where ] would contract him for make-up work at their homes", or "hiring as a model."
			Star used ] to further both his music and his fashion design career.<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all">{{Cite news \|last=Immediato \|first=Linda \|date=May 9, 2007 \|title=Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all \|work=] \|url=http://www.laweekly.com/2007-05-10/la-life/jeffree-star/full/ \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411061241/http://www.laweekly.com/2007-05-10/la-life/jeffree-star/full/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=April 11, 2013 \|access-date=February 28, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jeffree Star – tickets, tour dates, news \|url=http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/52209/Jeffree_Star.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217200943/http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/52209/Jeffree_Star.html \|archive-date=February 17, 2012 \|access-date=May 23, 2012 \|publisher=Allgigs.co.uk}}</ref><ref name="Gigwise – 25 Million Hit">{{Cite news \|last=Bolter \|first=Helen \|date=November 29, 2007 \|title=Let's Talk About C*NT! - Jeffree Star \|work=] \|url=http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=39052 \|url-status=dead \|access-date=February 28, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219054814/http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=39052 \|archive-date=December 19, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Haglund \|first=David \|title=Tila Tequila, the first star of MySpace. - Slate Magazine \|date=April 11, 2006 \|url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2006/04/tila_tequila_for_president.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607095453/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2006/04/tila_tequila_for_president.html \|archive-date=June 7, 2012 \|access-date=May 23, 2012 \|publisher=Slate.com}}</ref> Using MySpace like a blog, Star shared his personal life, while also providing social commentary on "self-image and confidence",<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://blog.promolta.com/how-jeffree-star-has-remained-a-major-influencer/ \|title=How Jeffree Star Has Remained A Major Influencer \|date=September 25, 2019 \|website=Promolta \|access-date=May 1, 2021}}</ref> fame and beauty. Due to his use of several websites, Star already had a built-up fan base who signed up to join him on MySpace, giving his profile a large number of friends from its inception. His MySpace photoshoots would frequently gain over 50,000 comments.<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all" /> He also gained fame as one of the most popular ], with the daily rankings placing him in the top tier on MySpace.<ref name="Slate">{{Cite magazine \|last=Weiner \|first=Jonah \|date=April 11, 2006 \|title=Tila Tequila for President \|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2139691/ \|magazine=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060704210702/http://www.slate.com/id/2139691/ \|archive-date=July 4, 2006 \|access-date=July 29, 2006 \|url-status=live}}</ref>

			===Music career===
	==Make-up, modeling, and Internet fame==
			Star's career as an ] and ] vocalist began when he befriended ]' drummer ], who encouraged him to make music.<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all" /> In 2005 he was featured on the ] song ''Turn Off The Lights''. During the summer of 2007, he was advertised as a part of the ],<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Naff \|first=Lycia \|date=June 23, 2007 \|title=Britney to Join Cyndi Lauper's Tour for Surprise Show – Britney Spears \|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043603,00.html \|magazine=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602191454/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043603,00.html \|archive-date=June 2, 2012 \|access-date=May 23, 2012 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> which traveled through 15 cities in the United States and Canada.<ref name="archive2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-true-colors/ \|title=The True Colors Tour - Cyndi Lauper, The Gossip, Erasure... \|date=March 13, 2007 \|website=Brooklyn Vegan \|access-date=May 1, 2021}}</ref> The tour, sponsored by the ] ] channel, began on June 8, 2007, to coincide with ] month.<ref name="archive2" />
	]'s ] Newsmagazine, ], ]]]
	Star was referred to celebrities including ], ], ], ] frontman ] and ] from the band ]

			Star released his first and only studio album '']'' in 2009, which peaked at number seven on the US '']'' ] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine \|title=Jeffree Star Chart History \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/jeffree-star \|magazine=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427132048/https://www.billboard.com/music/jeffree-star \|archive-date=April 27, 2019 \|access-date=May 6, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> The album included songs such as "]" featuring ]. He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to ] with plans to release a second album. However, it was never released and Star abruptly left the music industry in 2013 under unclear circumstances.
	Star gained a ] from posting outrageous photographs of himself on ]s and later ], who began sending him gifts including expensive cameras to take more pictures.

			He appeared in the second version of ]'s music video for her single "]" in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lecaro \|first=Lina \|title=Which Flamboyant LA Underground Characters Are Infiltrating the Mainstream? And Which One is the Next Cross(dressing)over Star? \|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/which-flamboyant-la-underground-characters-are-infiltrating-the-mainstream-and-which-one-is-the-next-cross-dressing-over-star-2404493 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305042815/http://www.laweekly.com/music/which-flamboyant-la-underground-characters-are-infiltrating-the-mainstream-and-which-one-is-the-next-cross-dressing-over-star-2404493 \|archive-date=March 5, 2016 \|access-date=February 20, 2016 \|website=laweekly.com \|publisher=]}}</ref> Star has worked with several other musical performers, including ], ],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Deuce Nine Lives \|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/49289/Deuce-Nine-Lives/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302215007/http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/49289/Deuce-Nine-Lives/ \|archive-date=March 2, 2013 \|access-date=March 4, 2013 \|publisher=sputnikmusic.com}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPttiQwUtp4 \| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/lPttiQwUtp4\| archive-date=2021-11-17 \| url-status=live\|title=Millionaires ft. Jeffree Star-Catch me if you can \|date=April 11, 2011 \|website=YouTube \|access-date=May 1, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Larry Tee Club Badd review \|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/club-badd-mw0000815463 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120235936/http://www.allmusic.com/album/club-badd-mw0000815463 \|archive-date=January 20, 2016 \|access-date=March 4, 2013 \|publisher=allmusic.com}}</ref>
	On ], ], ]'s ] ] '']'' featured Star on its cover.

			However, on September 15, 2024 Jeffree announced a 15 Year Anniversary release of his 2009 album Beauty Killer alongside a mini-eyeshadow palette of the same name through his YouTube channel. The release saw a new album cover with 3 new songs and with some tracks remastered. A Digital EP called 'Lollipop Killer' was also announced. The anniversary album was released in both CDs and several versions of Vinyls. The album was available for pre-order after the announcement. <ref>{{Cite AV media \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjX_2eHz5jU&t=174s \|title=Beauty Killer 15th Anniversary Album & Makeup Reveal!!! \|date=2024-09-15 \|last=jeffreestar \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|via=YouTube}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Media \|url=https://jeffreestarcosmetics.com/collections/media \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|website=Jeffree Star Cosmetics \|language=en}}</ref>
	On ], ] Star and several contestants from "]" were a part of ]'s "Fall 2006 Runway Show" at ]'s ]. Star was also a guest on "]"

			=== Conflicts with other media personalities ===
	On ], ], Star was one of the featured ] models for ]'s production of ] Jared Gold’s ] "Quiet Army show", regarded as "the wildest front row in all of ]." The shows 2007 theme was "] ]", effectively using the ] as a backdrop during ]. He has appeared in several music videos including ]'s ''The River'' and ]'s ''Push''. Most recently he appeared in the video for ]'s "]".
			Star's quarrels with other media personalities include conversations with tattoo artist ], who accused Star of "drug use, racism, and bullying";<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Willingham \|first=Jessica \|title=Kat Von D Opens Up About Jeffree Star \|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/173607-watch-kat-von-ds-message-about-jeffree-star-to-hear-her-side-of-the-story \|magazine=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928040344/http://www.bustle.com/articles/173607-watch-kat-von-ds-message-about-jeffree-star-to-hear-her-side-of-the-story \|archive-date=September 28, 2016 \|access-date=April 9, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> ], who accused Star and ] of forcing her to ] fellow beauty YouTuber ],<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Tenbarge \|first=Kat \|date=June 30, 2020 \|title=Tati Westbrook releases new video claiming that Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star 'manipulated' her into starting the 2019 beauty-guru war \|work=Insider \|url=https://www.insider.com/tati-westbrook-video-jeffree-star-shane-dawson-manipulated-james-charles-2020-6 \|access-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|last=Curto \|first=Justin \|date=July 10, 2020 \|title=Jeffree Star's Days Are Numbered \|work=Vulture \|publisher=New York (magazine) \|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/jeffree-star-morphe-tati-westbrook-drama.html \|access-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref> whose brother, Ian Jeffrey, was also bullied by Star on ];<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Shilliday\|first=Beth\|date=2019-05-13\|title=James Charles Younger Brother Defends Him Against Jeffree Star In Scathing Clapback: See Message\|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/05/12/james-charles-brother-disses-jeffree-star-bully-ian-jeffrey-tati-westbrook-feud/\|access-date=2020-11-18\|website=Hollywood Life\|language=en-US}}</ref> ], whose products were criticized by Star;<ref name="Hanson">{{Cite magazine \|last=Hanson \|first=Louis \|date=July 7, 2019 \|title=The Most Iconic Celebrity Feuds With Jeffree Star, Ever \|url=https://www.elle.com.au/beauty/jeffree-star-celebrity-feud-history-18405 \|magazine=] \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325082924/https://www.elle.com.au/beauty/jeffree-star-celebrity-feud-history-18405 \|archive-date=March 25, 2019 \|access-date=April 9, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> ];<ref name="Hanson" /> and Jerrod Blandino, co-founder of ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Dall'Asen \|first=Nicola \|date=April 24, 2017 \|title=Jeffree Star dragged the founder of Too Faced for being 'petty and gross' \|url=https://www.revelist.com/beauty-news-/jeffree-star-nikkie-too-faced/7593 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218084701/http://www.revelist.com/beauty-news-/jeffree-star-nikkie-too-faced/7593 \|archive-date=February 18, 2020 \|access-date=February 18, 2020 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Capon \|first=Laura \|date=April 23, 2017 \|title=Jeffree Star and Too Faced are in a bitter feud over unicorn makeup \|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/makeup/a9546203/jeffree-star-jerrod-blandino-too-faced-tarte-unicorn-makeup/ \|magazine=] \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218084651/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/makeup/a9546203/jeffree-star-jerrod-blandino-too-faced-tarte-unicorn-makeup/ \|archive-date=February 18, 2020 \|access-date=February 18, 2020 \|url-status=live}}</ref>

			In 2010, Star called ] member Dahvie Vanity, who was arrested in 2009 on sexual assault charges, a "]", tweeting that he saw Vanity "bring underage girls to his hotel room 100% ILLEGAL".<ref>{{Cite web \|date=August 1, 2018 \|title=Blood on the Dance Floor's Dahvie Vanity Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women, Many While They Were Underage \|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2018/08/01/blood-on-the-dance-floors-dahvie-vanity-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-multiple-women-many-while-they-were-underage/ \|access-date=July 26, 2020 \|website=MetalSucks}}</ref> Star had said he had witnessed Vanity's actions in 2012.<ref>{{cite magazine\|first=Rachel\|last=Campbell\|date=August 1, 2018\|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/blood-on-the-dance-floor-dahvie-vanity-sexual-assault/ \|title=Blood on the Dance Floor's Dahvie Vanity Accused of Sexual Assault\|magazine= ]\|access-date= March 18, 2020 \|quote=Jeffree Star and New Years Day frontwoman Ash Costello both revealed on social media in 2012 that they had witnessed Torres' questionable actions...}}</ref> Other tweets show Star telling people to "get over the negativity" against Vanity, and promoting a Blood on the Dance Floor album. He was accused of associating with Vanity despite knowing about sexual assault allegations to profit off Vanity's continued success.<ref name="rape-lies">{{Cite news \|date=April 27, 2020 \|title=Jeffree Star gets called out for 'lying' about Dahvie Vanity's sexual assault allegations \|work=The Daily Dot \|url=https://www.dailydot.com/irl/jeffree-star-dahvie-vanity-sexual-assault-rape-allegations/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=July 26, 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726190227/https://www.dailydot.com/irl/jeffree-star-dahvie-vanity-sexual-assault-rape-allegations/ \|archive-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref> Following a '']'' report detailing sexual assault – before and after 2010 – against 21 individuals (many of whom were minors), ] of '']'' started covering the story.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Tenbarge \|first=Kat \|date=July 2, 2020 \|title=Myspace-famous musician Dahvie Vanity was accused of child sex abuse for years. Now the FBI is involved. \|work=Insider \|url=https://www.insider.com/dahvie-vanity-jessi-slaughter-you-done-goofed-blood-dance-floor-2020-4 \|access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref> Speaking to Hansen on YouTube, Star said he had no knowledge of any inappropriate activity between Vanity and underage girls while they worked together, and that his tweets were based on hearsay.<ref name="rape-lies" />
	===MySpace celebrity===
	Jeffree Star used popular ] website ] to further both his music as well as fashion design career. Star also used MySpace for blogging about his life while making social commentary on "self-image and confidence", fame, beauty and life. Using the nickname of "cunt" while using "cyanide-laced wit" in his online rants to attract attention, Star had built up a fan base on several websites but convinced many to join him on ], giving his MySpace profile a large number of "friends" from the beginning.<ref name="Jeffree Star: The Fairest One"/> His MySpace friend base has since grown to over 600,000 as of ] with each new ] getting over 50,000 comments when posted and by ], he was recognized as ]'s most connected profile personality. <ref>Market News Publishing. (November 1, 2006) ''Kicks Off Retail Revolution.''</ref>

			===Jeffree Star Cosmetics===
	Star has also gained fame as one of the most popular ] with the daily rankings placing him in the top tier
			{{Main\|Jeffree Star Cosmetics}}
	on MySpace.
			In 2014, Star founded his ] makeup brand, Jeffree Star Cosmetics.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Meet the Real Jeffree Star: "I'm in a Different Place. I'm Growing Up." \|date=September 7, 2017 \|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/a10159975/jeffree-star-beauty/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802101719/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/a10159975/jeffree-star-beauty/ \|archive-date=August 2, 2018 \|access-date=August 2, 2018 \|publisher=Cosmopolitan}}</ref> In a five-part docuseries by Shane Dawson, Star stated that the end of his music career had left him essentially bankrupt, and that he had used his remaining savings to start his makeup brand.{{Better source needed\|reason="dankanator.com" is not a reliable source.\|date=February 2024}} Star began promoting the brand through videos published on ],<ref name="YT">{{Cite web \|title=jeffreestar \|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/jeffreestar/about \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502132057/https://www.youtube.com/user/jeffreestar/about \|archive-date=May 2, 2017 \|access-date=April 16, 2019 \|publisher=Jeffree Star \|medium=YouTube}}</ref> leading to the success of his YouTube channel, with 15.8 million subscribers and over 2.5 billion views as of December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=jeffreestar - YouTube \|url=https://www.youtube.com/@jeffreestar \|access-date=2023-12-08 \|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> '']'' magazine described Star as "a musician and onetime MySpace celeb that reinvented himself in the YouTube makeup tutorial space."<ref>{{Cite magazine \|title=When Is Jeffree Star's Beauty Killer Eyeshadow Palette Coming Out? You Can Buy It On This Date \|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/152502-when-is-jeffree-stars-beauty-killer-eyeshadow-palette-coming-out-you-can-buy-it-on-this \|magazine=Bustle \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802041013/https://www.bustle.com/articles/152502-when-is-jeffree-stars-beauty-killer-eyeshadow-palette-coming-out-you-can-buy-it-on-this \|archive-date=August 2, 2018 \|access-date=August 1, 2018 \|url-status=live}}</ref> His first cosmetics release was a collection of velour liquid lipsticks, which were followed by highlighter palettes, lip scrubs, eyeshadow palettes, clothing, and accessories, such as mirrors and make up bags. The first East Coast location to carry the cosmetics line was a ] store at the ] Garden State Plaza in ] on August 11, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jeffree Star draws thousands to Garden State Plaza for Morphe store opening \|url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/2018/08/11/jeffree-star-draws-thousands-garden-state-plaza-morphe-opening/923391002/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502060057/https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/2018/08/11/jeffree-star-draws-thousands-garden-state-plaza-morphe-opening/923391002/ \|archive-date=May 2, 2019 \|access-date=April 8, 2019 \|website=North Jersey \|language=en}}</ref> Star has since launched several successful collections, such as the "Blue Blood" eyeshadow palette.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Dyer \|first=Gabrielle \|date=March 15, 2019 \|title=PSA: Jeffree Star's new Blue Blood Palette is en route \|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/a26833405/jeffree-star-blue-blood-palette-collection/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321021709/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/a26833405/jeffree-star-blue-blood-palette-collection/ \|archive-date=March 21, 2019 \|access-date=April 8, 2019 \|website=Cosmopolitan}}</ref>

	=== ~~Buzznet.com~~ ~~video-blogging~~ ===		== Personal life ==
			Star was in a relationship with Nathan Schwandt from 2015 to January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jeffree Star Just Confirmed That He and Boyfriend Nathan Schandt Have Split Up \|url=https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a30482049/jeffree-star-confirms-split-boyfriend-nathan-schwandt/ \|author=Alanna Lauren Greco \|date=January 11, 2020 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708013133/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a30482049/jeffree-star-confirms-split-boyfriend-nathan-schwandt/ \|archive-date=July 8, 2020 \|access-date=July 7, 2020}}</ref> He also says that he avoids cigarettes and hard drugs, although he does smoke ].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Capon \|first=Laura \|date=August 2, 2018 \|title=27 of the most shocking things we learnt about Jeffree Star from Shane Dawson's YouTube documentary \|work=Cosmopolitan \|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/celebrity-hair-makeup/a22621818/jeffree-star-shane-dawson-you-tube-documentary/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=August 8, 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816125900/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/celebrity-hair-makeup/a22621818/jeffree-star-shane-dawson-you-tube-documentary/ \|archive-date=August 16, 2018}}</ref>

			As of December 2020, Star resides in ].<ref name="Tenbarge 2021">{{cite web \| last=Tenbarge \| first=Kat \| title=Jeffree Star move to Wyoming: Timeline from LA mansion to yak ranch \| website=Insider \| date=2021-08-31 \| url=https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-wyoming-from-la-mansion-yak-ranch-timeline-2021-8 \| access-date=2022-08-08}}</ref>
	On ], ] at ]'s ] fashion show Star was a front row "]" where he revealed details of ]’s “] Needs a Princess Contest” which had "a day of femme-licious fun with Star" as the grand prize. The ], music-news site specializes in new-media (] ] and ] capabilities) which Star has capitalized on to dovetail his modeling and music interests.<ref name="In the Kodak, in the Pink">{{cite web
	\| last =Lecaro
	\| first =Lina
	\| title=In the Kodak, in the Pink
	\| publisher=]
	\| date=April 4, 2007
	\| url
	=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/in-the-kodak-in-the-pink/16071/
	\| accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref> Stars' ] participation at Buzznet and his success at growing online fan-base was noted in Buzznet's six million financing in May 2007.<ref name="Buzznet Lands $6 Million Round of Financing">{{cite web
	\| title=Buzznet Lands $6 Million Round of Financing Led By Redpoint Ventures and Anthem Venture Partners Same Venture Capital Firm That Pioneered MySpace Backs Leading Next Generation Social Media Company
	\| publisher=]
	\| date=May 24, 2007
	\| url
	=http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-24-2007/0004595342&EDATE
	\| accessdate=2007-07-22}}</ref> Star regularly uploads video-blog segments including music reviews, event reports as well as posting news about his upcoming music release.

	==~~Music career~~==		==Controversies==
	Star's music career as an ] and ] vocalist began when he befriended ]' drummer who encouraged him to make music.<ref name="Jeffree Star: The Fairest One"/>

			Star was accused of ] due to derogatory remarks about minorities. He later apologized for the remarks.<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Mackenzie \|first=Macaela \|date=June 20, 2017 \|title=Jeffree Star Finally Apologizes for His Racist Comments \|url=https://www.allure.com/story/jeffree-star-apologizes-for-racist-comments \|magazine=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141756/https://www.allure.com/story/jeffree-star-apologizes-for-racist-comments \|archive-date=February 18, 2019 \|access-date=February 18, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Juzwiak \|first=Rich \|title=A Guide to the 24-Hour Kim Kardashian Kerfuffle Over Makeup Swatching and Also Racism \|url=https://jezebel.com/a-guide-to-the-24-hour-kim-kardashian-kerfuffle-over-ma-1797865476 \|magazine=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824121043/https://jezebel.com/a-guide-to-the-24-hour-kim-kardashian-kerfuffle-over-ma-1797865476 \|archive-date=August 24, 2019 \|access-date=February 18, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> A satirical skit between Star and a drag queen was posted on ], in which Star states he wants to throw ] on a black woman to lighten her skin so it will match her foundation.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ohlheiser \|first=Abby \|date=August 23, 2018 \|title=A guide to the racism scandal that's tearing Beauty YouTube apart \|newspaper=The Washington Post \|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2018/08/20/a-guide-to-the-racism-scandal-thats-tearing-beauty-youtube-apart/}}</ref>
	His first two tracks ''Straight Boys'' and ''We Want Cunt'', (named in tribute to his former screen name ''Cunt: Queen of the Beautifuls'') were co-written with ] and one time ] drummer, ] and singer ] from ]<ref name="The Future Is Jeffree Star">{{cite web
	\| last =Catalyst
	\| first =Clint
	\| title=The Future is Jeffree Star: Inside the cult-like following of the Internet's most popular queer icon
	\| publisher=]
	\| date=2006
	\| url
	=http://www.frontierspublishing.com/mag/index.php?o=art&article=637
	\| accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> Star asked MySpace co-founder ] to convert his MySpace profile into a music page so he could showcase his music.<ref name="Jeffree Star: The Fairest One"/>

			In June 2020, Star apologized after images and an archive of his former website Lipstick Nazi resurfaced. The website featured ] alongside photos of Star engaging in ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Nesvig \|first=Kara \|title=Jeffree Star Apologized for "Lipstick Nazi" Picture \|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/jeffree-star-lipstick-nazi-picture-apology \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627092223/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/jeffree-star-lipstick-nazi-picture-apology \|archive-date=June 27, 2020 \|access-date=June 27, 2020 \|website=Teen Vogue \|date=June 24, 2020 \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Jeffree Star apologises for "offensive" Lipstick Nazi website \|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/internet/youtubers/jeffree-star-self-harm-lipstick-nazi-photo/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629174017/https://www.popbuzz.com/internet/youtubers/jeffree-star-self-harm-lipstick-nazi-photo/ \|archive-date=June 29, 2020 \|access-date=June 27, 2020 \|website=PopBuzz \|date=June 8, 2020 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Apology tweet by @jeffreestar \|url=https://twitter.com/jeffreestar/status/1273681744776978432 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618182353/https://twitter.com/JeffreeStar/status/1273681744776978432 \|archive-date=June 18, 2020 \|access-date=June 27, 2020 \|website=Twitter \|language=en}}</ref>
	On ], ] Star performed on the same bill as ]'s ] at the LA bar Key Club’s post-] show.<ref name="Dirty Sanchez: Local bands">{{cite web
	\| last =Lecaro
	\| first =Lina
	\| title=Dirty Sanchez: Local bands, man
	\| publisher=]
	\| date=October 25, 2006
	\| url
	=http://www.laweekly.com/music/diggin-your-scene/dirty-sanchez/14856/
	\| accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref> Star has toured with ] musician ].<ref name="Jeffree Star: The Fairest One" /><ref name="Queen of the Internet" /><ref name="Rock Picks For Dec 14–21">{{cite web
	\| coauthors = L.A. Weekly Music Staff
	\| title=Rock Picks For the week of December 14 – 21
	\| publisher=]
	\| date=December 13, 2006
	\| url
	=http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/rock-picks/15195/
	\| accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref>

			In an October 2020 report by journalist ], Star was accused of multiple instances of ], ], and paying $10,000 in ] to accusers. An attorney for Star denied all the allegations.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tenbarge \|first=Kat \|title=Jeffree Star accusers say the makeup mogul has a history of sexual assault, physical violence, and hush-money offers \|url=https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-sexual-assault-allegations-violence-accused-predator-myspace-payments-2020-9 \|access-date=October 1, 2020 \|website=]}}</ref> Leaked documents later appeared to show one of Star's accusers being paid $45,000 by a Jeffree Star Cosmetics executive.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Tenbarge\|first=Kat\|title=Jeffree Star's sexual-assault accuser was paid $45,000 by a Jeffree Star Cosmetics executive, leaked documents say\|url=https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-sexual-assault-claims-hush-money-insider-investigation-2020-12\|access-date=2021-01-16\|website=Insider}}</ref>
	On ] ], Jeffree was banned from ] ] for punching a female fan in the face after spectators standing near her threw bottles onstage.<ref name="BlogTO-1">Ryan Couldrey, '''', BlogTO. ] ]. URL accessed ] ].</ref><ref name="BlogTO-2">Ryan Couldrey, '''', BlogTO. ] ] URL accessed ] ].</ref>

	==~~=Discography=~~==		==Filmography==
			{\| class="wikitable unsortable"
			\|-
			! Year
			! Title
			! Role
			! Director
			! Notes
			\|-
			\| 2007
			\| rowspan="2" \| '']''
			\| rowspan="2" \| Himself
			\| Aaron Krummel
			\| rowspan="2" \| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| Fred Villari
			\|-
			\| 2015
			\| ''What Now''
			\| Victoria
			\| Ash Avildsen
			\| Feature film
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| '']''
			\| rowspan="4" \| Himself
			\| rowspan="3" \| ]
			\| Podcast
			\|-
			\| 2018
			\| '']''
			\| Docu-series; 5 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2019
			\| '']''
			\| Docu-series; 8 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2020
			\| ''The Dish with Trish''
			\| ]
			\| Guest appearance
			\|}

			==Discography==
	{{main\|Plastic Surgery Slumber Party (EP)}}
			===Studio albums===
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
			\|-
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" \| Title
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" \| Album details
			! scope="col" colspan="4" \| Peak chart positions
			\|-
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="US-albums">{{Cite magazine \|title=Jeffree Star Chart History: Billboard 200 \|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=Jeffree Star\|chart=Billboard 200}} \|access-date=April 4, 2013 \|magazine=]}}</ref>
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="US-ele">{{Cite magazine \|title=Jeffree Star Chart History: Dance/Electronic Albums \|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=Jeffree Star\|chart=Dance/Electronic Albums C}} \|access-date=April 4, 2013 \|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="US-heat">{{Cite magazine \|title=Jeffree Star Chart History: Heatseekers Albums \|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=Jeffree Star\|chart=Heatseekers Albums}} \|access-date=April 4, 2013 \|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="US-indie">{{Cite magazine \|title=Jeffree Star Chart History: Independent Albums \|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=Jeffree Star\|chart=Independent Albums}} \|access-date=April 4, 2013 \|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
			\|
			* Release date: September 22, 2009
			* Label: ]
			* Formats: ], ]
			\| 122 \|\| 7 \|\| 2 \|\| 22
			\|}

			===Extended plays===
	On ], ], Star released his first EP, '']''. Immediately, it debuted ], ] at No. 1 on ]’s dance charts<ref name="Jeffree Star: The Fairest One">{{cite web
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
	\| last =Immediato
			\|-
	\| first =Linda
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" \| Title
	\| title=Jeffree Star: The Fairest One of All
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" \| Details
	\| publisher=]
			! scope="col" colspan="2" \| Peak chart positions
	\| date=] ]
			\|-
	\| url
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="US-ele" />
	=http://www.laweekly.com/la-people-2007/jeffree-star/16316/
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="US-heat" />
	\| accessdate=2007-06-09}}</ref> and "has consistently topped the iTunes ] charts at #1, hovering high above household names such as ] and ]."<ref name="MySpace continues to expedite">{{cite web
			\|-
	\| last =Emonds
			! scope="row"\| ''Plastic Surgery Slumber Party''
	\| first =Craig
			\|
	\| title=MySpace continues to expedite music careers
			* Released: March 13, 2007
	\| publisher=South End Newspaper
			* Label: Self-released
	\| date=April 02, 2007
			* Format: Digital download
	\| url
			\| — \|\| —
	=http://thesouthend.typepad.com/tsenews/2007/04/myspace_continu.html
			\|-
	\| accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref> Separately Star's MySpace page has an impressive 25 million listens off ''Plastic Surgery Slumber Party''.<ref name="Jeffree Star: Electro">{{cite web
			! scope="row"\| '']''
	\| last =Star
			\|
	\| first =Jeffree
			* Released: December 9, 2008
	\| title=Jeffree Star: Electro / Pop
			* Label: Popsicle
	\| publisher=]
			* Format: CD, digital download
	\| date=7/20/2007
	\| ~~url~~		\| 6 \|\| 8
			\|-
	=http://www.myspace.com/jeffreestar
			! scope="row"\| ''Virginity''
	\| accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref>
			\|
			* Released: February 14, 2012
			* Label: Popsicle
			* Format: Digital download
			\| — \|\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Mr. Diva''
			\|
			* Released: October 2, 2012
			* Label: Popsicle, KonLive Distribution
			* Format: Digital download, ]
			\| — \|\| —
			\|}

			===Singles===
	Two songs recorded by Star that were not released on ''Plastic Surgery Slumber Party'' are "Louis Vuitton" and "Don't Cha (Sex Change Remix)", the latter of which featured Lady Pop Quiz and Diamond Girl. Star also recorded a song with ] in ] for their '']'', titled "Turn off the Lights".
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
			! scope="col" style="width:23em;" \| Title
			! scope="col" \| Year
			! scope="col" \| Album
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "]"<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Lollipop Luxury \|website=Amazon \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Lollipop-Luxury-Explicit/dp/B001KWAZ1G \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713230539/http://www.amazon.com/Lollipop-Luxury-Explicit/dp/B001KWAZ1G \|archive-date=July 13, 2010 \|access-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref>
			\| 2008
			\| ''Cupcakes Taste Like Violence''
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "Prisoner"<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Prisoner \|website=Amazon \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner/dp/B0029CKYWQ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713081318/http://www.amazon.com/Prisoner/dp/B0029CKYWQ \|archive-date=July 13, 2010 \|access-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref>
			\| 2009
			\| ''Beauty Killer''
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "Prom Night"<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Prom Night - Single \|date=March 3, 2012 \|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/prom-night-single/id508125773 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809203340/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/prom-night-single/id508125773 \|archive-date=August 9, 2013 \|access-date=June 26, 2013 \|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref>
			\| rowspan="2"\| 2012
			\| {{N/A\|Non-album single}}
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "Mr. Diva"<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mr. Diva - EP \|date=October 2, 2012 \|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mr.-diva-ep/id563840569 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809203337/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mr.-diva-ep/id563840569 \|archive-date=August 9, 2013 \|access-date=June 26, 2013 \|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref>
			\| ''Mr. Diva and Lollipop Killer''
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "Love to My Cobain"<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Love to My Cobain – Single \|date=June 25, 2013 \|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-to-my-cobain-single/id659849036 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012143416/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-to-my-cobain-single/id659849036 \|archive-date=October 12, 2013 \|access-date=June 25, 2013 \|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref>
			\| 2013
			\|''Lollipop Killer''
			\|}

	=== ~~True~~ ~~Colors~~ ===		== Awards and nominations ==
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	During the summer of 2007, Star was advertised as a part of the ],<ref name="Cyndi Lauper's Tour">{{cite web
			!Year
	\| last =Naff
			!Ceremony
	\| first =Lycia
			!Category
	\| title=Britney to Join Cyndi Lauper's Tour for Surprise Show
			!Result
	\| publisher=]
			!Ref.
	\| date=JUNE 23, 2007
			\|-
	\| url
			\|2019
	=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043603,00.html
			\|]
	\| accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> which traveled through 15 cities in the United States and Canada.<ref name="True Colors: Special Guests">{{cite web
			\|Beauty
	\| title=True Colors: Special Guests
			\|{{Nom}}
	\| publisher=TrueColorsConcerts LLC
			\|<ref>{{Cite web \|title=9TH ANNUAL WINNERS \|url=https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/9th-annual-nominees/ \|website=Streamys}}</ref>
	\| date=2007
			\|-
	\| url
			\| rowspan="3" \|2020
	=http://www.truecolorstour.com/main.html
			\| rowspan="2" \|]
	\| accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> The tour, sponsored by the ] ] channel, began on ], ] to coincide with ] month.<ref name="True Colors Comp">{{cite web
			\|YouTuber of the Year
	\| last =Spiro
			\|{{Nom}}
	\| first =Josh
			\|<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Perelli \|first=Amanda \|date=January 22, 2020 \|title=Exclusive: The full list of nominees for the Shorty Awards, including Jeffree Star, Sophie Turner, and Baby Yoda Sipping Tea \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/nominees-for-the-2020-shorty-awards-social-media-influencer-list-2020-1 \|website=Insider}}</ref>
	\| title=Cyndi Lauper Releases 'True Colors' Comp
			\|}
	\| publisher=]
	\| date=2007-07-18
	\| url
	=http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=42547326
	\| accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> Profits from the tour benefited the ] as well as ] and The ]. Though he was advertised as a special guest to perform on several ] dates, Star did not appear.

			==References==
	Star's ''Plastic Surgery Slumber Party'' single will appear on the ], ] ] release of Cyndi Lauper's ''True Colors'' tour compilation. Featuring ten tracks from ten of the artists the compilation will benefit the ], an organization that fights for civil rights for ] people.<ref name="True Colors Comp"/>
			{{reflist}}

			{{Commons category}}
	==Reality show development==
			{{Wikinews\|Von D from "LA Ink" TV series sets world record for tattooing}}
	Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato's World of Wonders Productions is
	developing a ] featuring Star<ref name="Tuning In">{{cite web \| last =Yourse
	\| first =Robyn-Denise \| title=Tuning In \| publisher=] \| date=May 29, 2007 \| url
	=http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:3Rgk28oTTY8J:www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070528-100016-8667r_page2.htm+%22World+of+Wonders%22+%22jeffree+Star%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=7&gl=us
	\| accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref> and promise of "glamour and sexual tension."<ref name="Queen of the Internet"/> World of Wonders, who are also developing shows such as ''Allison Margolin: The Dopest Attorney in Town'', about an ] lawyer who specializes in ] cases, and ''Beauty School Dropout'' featuring actor Jim J. Bullock's "second career as the would-be owner of a hair salon."<ref name="World of Wonders touts"/>

			{{Jeffree Star}}
	== References ==
	{{Reflist\|2}}

			{{Authority control}}


	== External links ==
	* {{MySpace\|jeffreestar\|Jeffree Star}}
	*
	*
	*
	*
	* at the ]
	*
	*
	*

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American internet personality (born 1985)

Jeffree Star

Star in May 2021

Born

Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr.
(1985-11-15) November 15, 1985 (age 39)
Los Angeles County, California, U.S.

Occupations

Internet personality
makeup artist
singer
songwriter

Years active

2003–present

Title

Founder and owner of Jeffree Star Cosmetics

YouTube information

Channel

jeffreestar

Years active

2006–present

Genres

Vlog
makeup
beauty

Subscribers

15.7 million

Total views

2.60 billion

Associated acts

Creator Awards
	100,000 subscribers	2011
	1,000,000 subscribers	2016
	10,000,000 subscribers	2018

Last updated: October 22nd, 2024

Musical career

Genres

Years active

2005–2014, 2024-present

Labels

Musical artist

Website

jeffreestar.com

Jeffree Star (born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr., November 15, 1985) is an American makeup artist, media personality and singer-songwriter. He is the founder and owner of Jeffree Star Cosmetics.

In 2009, Star released his debut studio album, Beauty Killer, which included songs such as "Lollipop Luxury" (which has a remix featuring Nicki Minaj). He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to Konlive but abruptly left the music industry by 2013 citing legal issues the label’s owner faced between 2007 and 2010. Star returned to the music industry in 2024 announcing a re-release of his album Beauty Killer featuring 3 new songs. In November 2014, Star founded the company Jeffree Star Cosmetics. In 2018, Forbes revealed that he had earned $18 million from his YouTube endeavors alone, making him the fifth-highest-paid YouTuber that year.

Early life

Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr. was born in Los Angeles County, California, on November 15, 1985 and grew up in Orange County, California. He says that he began experimenting with his mother's makeup as a child, and convinced her to let him wear it to school when he was in junior high. Star attended Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California, from which he graduated in 2002. After high school, he legally changed his name to Jeffree Star and supported himself with various makeup, modeling, and music jobs in Los Angeles. He recalls his early years, spending his weekends using a fake ID to attend Hollywood clubs, which is where celebrities would hire him as a personal makeup artist.

Career

MySpace

Star used MySpace to further both his music and his fashion design career. Using MySpace like a blog, Star shared his personal life, while also providing social commentary on "self-image and confidence", fame and beauty. Due to his use of several websites, Star already had a built-up fan base who signed up to join him on MySpace, giving his profile a large number of friends from its inception. His MySpace photoshoots would frequently gain over 50,000 comments. He also gained fame as one of the most popular independent artists, with the daily rankings placing him in the top tier on MySpace.

Music career

Star's career as an electronica and pop vocalist began when he befriended Peaches' drummer Samantha Maloney, who encouraged him to make music. In 2005 he was featured on the Hollywood Undead song Turn Off The Lights. During the summer of 2007, he was advertised as a part of the True Colors Tour 2007, which traveled through 15 cities in the United States and Canada. The tour, sponsored by the LGBT Logo channel, began on June 8, 2007, to coincide with Pride month.

Star released his first and only studio album Beauty Killer in 2009, which peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart. The album included songs such as "Lollipop Luxury" featuring Nicki Minaj. He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to Konlive with plans to release a second album. However, it was never released and Star abruptly left the music industry in 2013 under unclear circumstances.

He appeared in the second version of Kesha's music video for her single "Take It Off" in 2010. Star has worked with several other musical performers, including Blood on the Dance Floor, Deuce, Millionaires, and Larry Tee.

However, on September 15, 2024 Jeffree announced a 15 Year Anniversary release of his 2009 album Beauty Killer alongside a mini-eyeshadow palette of the same name through his YouTube channel. The release saw a new album cover with 3 new songs and with some tracks remastered. A Digital EP called 'Lollipop Killer' was also announced. The anniversary album was released in both CDs and several versions of Vinyls. The album was available for pre-order after the announcement.

Conflicts with other media personalities

Star's quarrels with other media personalities include conversations with tattoo artist Kat Von D, who accused Star of "drug use, racism, and bullying"; Tati Westbrook, who accused Star and Shane Dawson of forcing her to upload a video attacking fellow beauty YouTuber James Charles, whose brother, Ian Jeffrey, was also bullied by Star on Twitter; Kylie Jenner, whose products were criticized by Star; Kim Kardashian; and Jerrod Blandino, co-founder of Too Faced Cosmetics.

In 2010, Star called Blood on the Dance Floor member Dahvie Vanity, who was arrested in 2009 on sexual assault charges, a "child fucker", tweeting that he saw Vanity "bring underage girls to his hotel room 100% ILLEGAL". Star had said he had witnessed Vanity's actions in 2012. Other tweets show Star telling people to "get over the negativity" against Vanity, and promoting a Blood on the Dance Floor album. He was accused of associating with Vanity despite knowing about sexual assault allegations to profit off Vanity's continued success. Following a HuffPost report detailing sexual assault – before and after 2010 – against 21 individuals (many of whom were minors), Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator started covering the story. Speaking to Hansen on YouTube, Star said he had no knowledge of any inappropriate activity between Vanity and underage girls while they worked together, and that his tweets were based on hearsay.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics

Main article: Jeffree Star Cosmetics

In 2014, Star founded his e-commerce makeup brand, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. In a five-part docuseries by Shane Dawson, Star stated that the end of his music career had left him essentially bankrupt, and that he had used his remaining savings to start his makeup brand. Star began promoting the brand through videos published on YouTube, leading to the success of his YouTube channel, with 15.8 million subscribers and over 2.5 billion views as of December 2023. Bustle magazine described Star as "a musician and onetime MySpace celeb that reinvented himself in the YouTube makeup tutorial space." His first cosmetics release was a collection of velour liquid lipsticks, which were followed by highlighter palettes, lip scrubs, eyeshadow palettes, clothing, and accessories, such as mirrors and make up bags. The first East Coast location to carry the cosmetics line was a Morphe Cosmetics store at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey on August 11, 2018. Star has since launched several successful collections, such as the "Blue Blood" eyeshadow palette.

Personal life

Star was in a relationship with Nathan Schwandt from 2015 to January 2020. He also says that he avoids cigarettes and hard drugs, although he does smoke cannabis.

As of December 2020, Star resides in Casper, Wyoming.

Controversies

Star was accused of racism due to derogatory remarks about minorities. He later apologized for the remarks. A satirical skit between Star and a drag queen was posted on MySpace, in which Star states he wants to throw battery acid on a black woman to lighten her skin so it will match her foundation.

In June 2020, Star apologized after images and an archive of his former website Lipstick Nazi resurfaced. The website featured swastikas alongside photos of Star engaging in self-harm.

In an October 2020 report by journalist Kat Tenbarge, Star was accused of multiple instances of sexual assault, assault, and paying $10,000 in hush money to accusers. An attorney for Star denied all the allegations. Leaked documents later appeared to show one of Star's accusers being paid $45,000 by a Jeffree Star Cosmetics executive.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Director	Notes
2007	LA Ink	Himself	Aaron Krummel	2 episodes
2011	LA Ink	Himself	Fred Villari	2 episodes
2015	What Now	Victoria	Ash Avildsen	Feature film
2017	Shane and Friends	Himself	Shane Dawson	Podcast
2018	The Secret World of Jeffree Star			Docu-series; 5 episodes
2019	The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star			Docu-series; 8 episodes
2020	The Dish with Trish		Trisha Paytas	Guest appearance

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	US	US Elec	US Heat	US Indie
Beauty Killer	Release date: September 22, 2009 Label: Popsicle Formats: CD, digital download	122	7	2	22

Extended plays

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	US Elec	US Heat
Plastic Surgery Slumber Party	Released: March 13, 2007 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download	—	—
Cupcakes Taste Like Violence	Released: December 9, 2008 Label: Popsicle Format: CD, digital download	6	8
Virginity	Released: February 14, 2012 Label: Popsicle Format: Digital download	—	—
Mr. Diva	Released: October 2, 2012 Label: Popsicle, KonLive Distribution Format: Digital download, vinyl	—	—

Singles

Title	Year	Album
"Lollipop Luxury"	2008	Cupcakes Taste Like Violence
"Prisoner"	2009	Beauty Killer
"Prom Night"	2012	Non-album single
"Mr. Diva"	2012	Mr. Diva and Lollipop Killer
"Love to My Cobain"	2013	Lollipop Killer

Awards and nominations

Year	Ceremony	Category	Result	Ref.
2019	9th Streamy Awards	Beauty	Nominated
2020	12th Annual Shorty Awards	YouTuber of the Year	Nominated

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v t e Jeffree Star
Studio albums	Beauty Killer
Extended plays	Cupcakes Taste Like Violence
Singles	"Lollipop Luxury"
Related articles	Jeffree Star Cosmetics Kon Live The Secret World of Jeffree Star The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star

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