Has been accused of talking to minors several times.
Cosmetic brand Morphe announced on April 15, 2021 that it was parting ways with James Charles over reports he exchanged sexual messages with minors. Charles was accused by several boys under 18 of sending them explicit messages in an attempt to "groom" them. One boy told media outlet Insider that Charles sent him nude photos, despite the boy telling Charles he was 16. Charles denied knowing the boy's age and claimed the teen said he was 18.
James Charles was the 1st male face for cover girl cosmetics.