If you remember Myspace, you most likely remember the early days of Jeffree Star. Star rose to fame on the social media platform in the early aughts, gaining popularity through his vlogs and unique style. The beauty blogger sported an androgynous look that featured bright colors and tattoos, popularizing an alternative aesthetic. Star says he often received messages from fans, saying, "a lot of people email me these crazy stories like, 'Oh my dad is beating me, because I like to dress different.' And I will, like, write back to them some long reply and let them know that it's OK to be different, you know?" (via Insider).
Since his rise to stardom, during which Jeffree Star earned an astonishing net worth, he has faced backlash as a result of his actions. In 2017, the cosmetics connoisseur was called out for racist language used in videos from years prior. Star apologized, saying, "I am so sorry for my words. I am so sorry you ever had to see me like that ... that is not who I am and I apologize deep down to the core of my f***ing being" (via Allure). Following the allegations of racism, Insider reported that Star also allegedly had a history of sexual violence, with several sources alleging that he groped men without permission, used tasers as weapons to coerce men into having sexual relations with him, and even gave a homeless teen Ambien to incapacitate him while Star performed nonconsensual oral sex on him. This led to Star's fall from grace, rendering him canceled following years of relevance.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
