AceShowbiz - Charli D'Amelio first captured global attention at age 15, becoming a viral sensation during the COVID pandemic with her TikTok dance videos. Her rise to fame included frequent appearances from her family, featuring her sister and parents in her content. However, after years of public scrutiny and relentless work, the DWTS alum has reportedly gone no-contact with her family. Here’s what is known about the situation.

The journey of Charli D’Amelio from TikTok stardom to prime-time television and Broadway has been remarkable. Now 21, she holds a reported net worth of $454 million, built on her social media influence and lucrative brand partnerships. Throughout her ascent, she involved her parents, Marc and Heidi, and her older sister Dixie, making the D’Amelio family a fixture in the spotlight.

Charli D’Amelio’s participation on Dancing With The Stars marked a significant milestone in her career. Competing in Season 31, she was partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas, who ended his retirement to join her. Their partnership culminated in winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy that season, with the family often seen cheering her on in the audience.

The family’s dynamics were further exposed in their Hulu reality series, The D’Amelio Show, which aired for three seasons before being canceled in 2024. The decision to end the show was reportedly mutual, as the D’Amelios sought to pursue new opportunities outside the reality TV framework.

According to a source speaking to the Daily Mail, Charli D’Amelio has chosen to sever contact with her sister and parents. The insider described the family environment as "toxic," alleging that her parents pressured her relentlessly to work. The source said, "Her parents treated her like a cash cow. This is a teenager who was taken advantage of, for money, by her already rich parents, leaving her aggressively sexualised and massively hated online for having the maturity of a teenager."

Charli D’Amelio herself alluded to the mental toll of fame during her time on their reality show. She revealed, "I am physically and mentally exhausted. It’s work, it’s my personal life, it’s negative comments, it’s school, it’s content I make for myself, it’s deliverables, it’s meetings, it’s interviews, it’s everything." This candid admission highlighted the overwhelming pressures she faced while balancing her career and personal well-being.

The same insider noted that the Hulu series, intended to bring the family closer, had the opposite effect. They claimed, "They were constantly trying to force Charli to do things she didn’t want to simply because it would bring in more money and fame." This relentless push reportedly contributed to the breakdown of their relationship.

There were reportedly high hopes among the D’Amelio parents to shape the family into a reality empire akin to the Kardashians. However, this vision did not materialize as planned. Despite the controversy and reports of estrangement, Charli D’Amelio has not issued any public statement responding to the Daily Mail report.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Tvshowsace.