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'''Jeffree Star''' (born '''Jeffrey Lynn Steininger'''; November 15, 1985) is an American ], makeup artist, entrepreneur, and musician. He is the founder and owner of cosmetic company Jeffree Star Cosmetics. | '''Jeffree Star''' (born '''Jeffrey Lynn Steininger'''; November 15, 1985) is an American ], makeup artist, entrepreneur, and musician. He is the founder and owner of cosmetic company Jeffree Star Cosmetics. | ||
⚫ | By 2006, Star had become the most followed person on ]. He frequently used the platform to promote his music career. In 2009, Star released his first and only studio album, '']'' (2009), which featured songs such as "]" featuring ]. He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to ]—who described Star as "the next ]"—with plans to release a second album. However, it was never released and Star abruptly left the music industry in 2013 under unclear circumstances. | ||
In 2003, when Star was seventeen years old, he was one of the earliest people to sign up for ]. There he quickly rose to fame thanks to his ], ] appearance and provocative persona. By 2006, Star had become the most followed person on the website. He frequently used the platform to promote his short-lived music career.{{refn|<ref></ref><ref></ref>}} | |||
The following year, he founded cosmetics company Jeffree Star Cosmetics and later began promoting the brand on ], where he has 9 million subscribers and over 1 billion views as of 2018. | |||
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⚫ | In 2014, Star founded his ] makeup brand Jeffree Star Cosmetics using his life savings.<ref> |
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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Star was born in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jeffreestarcosmetics.com/pages/about-us|title=About|website=Jeffree Star Cosmetics|access-date=2018-05-06}}</ref> His father committed suicide when Star was 6 years old and he subsequently was raised solely by his mother, a ] who frequently went on assignments. As a child, Star began regularly experimenting with his mother's ] 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" /> He moved to ] following his graduation from high school, supporting himself with various makeup, modeling, and music jobs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://laist.com/2008/03/10/jeffree_star_interview.php |title=LAist Interview: Jeffree Star |publisher=laist |date=March 10, 2008 |accessdate=November 12, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080314011437/http://laist.com/2008/03/10/jeffree_star_interview.php |archivedate=March 14, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://jeffreestar.buzznet.com/user/journal/3507581/some-truth/#comments |title=SOME TRUTH FOR YOU... |website=''Buzznet'' |publisher=Jeffree Star's Official Website |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100517051546/http://jeffreestar.buzznet.com/user/journal/3507581/some-truth/#comments |archivedate=May 17, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> He later recalled spending his time on weekends "using a fake ] to attend ] clubs dressed in mini dresses and nine inch high heels, where celebrities would contract for makeup work at their homes".<ref name="MySpace">{{cite web |last=Star |first=Jeffree |title=Jeffree Star's MySpace profile |publisher=] |date=July 20, 2007 |url=https://www.myspace.com/jeffreestar |accessdate=May 28, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911053203/https://www.myspace.com/jeffreestar |archivedate=September 11, 2007}}</ref> Star reports that his weekend socializing at clubs and the makeup advice he offered eventually led to his modeling career.<ref name="MySpace" /> | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
===MySpace=== | |||
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Star used popular ] website ] to further both his music as well as fashion design career.{{refn|<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all">{{cite news |last=Immediato |first=Linda |title=Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2007-05-10/la-life/jeffree-star/full/ |accessdate=February 28, 2013 |newspaper=] |date=May 9, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/52209/Jeffree_Star.html |title=Jeffree Star – tickets, tour dates, news |publisher=Allgigs.co.uk |date= |accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Gigwise – 25 Million Hit">{{cite news|last=Bolter |first=Helen |title=Let's Talk About C*NT! - Jeffree Star |url=http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=39052 |accessdate=February 28, 2013 |newspaper=] |date=November 29, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219054814/http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=39052 |archivedate=December 19, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Haglund |first=David |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2006/04/tila_tequila_for_president.html |title=Tila Tequila, the first star of MySpace. - Slate Magazine |publisher=Slate.com |date= |accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref>}} He also used Myspace for blogging about his life, while making social commentary on "self-image and confidence",<ref name="MySpace continues to expedite">{{cite web |last=Emonds |first=Craig |title=MySpace continues to expedite music careers |publisher=South End Newspaper |date=April 2, 2007 |url=http://thesouthend.typepad.com/tsenews/2007/04/myspace_continu.html |accessdate=July 21, 2007}}{{Dead link|date=June 2009}}</ref> fame, beauty, and life. Star had built up a fan base on several websites but convinced many to join him on Myspace, giving his profile a large number of followers from the beginning. His Myspace photoshoots would frequently get over 50,000 comments when posted.<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all" /> Star 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 web |url=http://www.slate.com/id/2139691/ |title=Tila Tequila for President |date=April 11, 2006 |last=Weiner |first=Jonah |publisher=] |accessdate=July 29, 2006}}</ref> | Star used popular ] website ] to further both his music as well as fashion design career.{{refn|<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all">{{cite news |last=Immediato |first=Linda |title=Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2007-05-10/la-life/jeffree-star/full/ |accessdate=February 28, 2013 |newspaper=] |date=May 9, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/52209/Jeffree_Star.html |title=Jeffree Star – tickets, tour dates, news |publisher=Allgigs.co.uk |date= |accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Gigwise – 25 Million Hit">{{cite news|last=Bolter |first=Helen |title=Let's Talk About C*NT! - Jeffree Star |url=http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=39052 |accessdate=February 28, 2013 |newspaper=] |date=November 29, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219054814/http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=39052 |archivedate=December 19, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Haglund |first=David |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2006/04/tila_tequila_for_president.html |title=Tila Tequila, the first star of MySpace. - Slate Magazine |publisher=Slate.com |date= |accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref>}} He also used Myspace for blogging about his life, while making social commentary on "self-image and confidence",<ref name="MySpace continues to expedite">{{cite web |last=Emonds |first=Craig |title=MySpace continues to expedite music careers |publisher=South End Newspaper |date=April 2, 2007 |url=http://thesouthend.typepad.com/tsenews/2007/04/myspace_continu.html |accessdate=July 21, 2007}}{{Dead link|date=June 2009}}</ref> fame, beauty, and life. Star had built up a fan base on several websites but convinced many to join him on Myspace, giving his profile a large number of followers from the beginning. His Myspace photoshoots would frequently get over 50,000 comments when posted.<ref name="LA Weekly – Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all" /> Star 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 web |url=http://www.slate.com/id/2139691/ |title=Tila Tequila for President |date=April 11, 2006 |last=Weiner |first=Jonah |publisher=] |accessdate=July 29, 2006}}</ref> | ||
===Music career=== | |||
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Star's music 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" /> During the summer of 2007, Star was advertised as a part of the ],<ref>{{cite web |last=Naff |first=Lycia |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043603,00.html |title=Britney to Join Cyndi Lauper's Tour for Surprise Show – Britney Spears |publisher=People.com |date=June 23, 2007 |accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref> which traveled through 15 cities in the United States and Canada.<ref name="archive2">{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/jsp/Interstitial.jsp?seconds=5&date=1191176261000&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprod1.cmj.com%2Farticles%2Fdisplay_article.php%3Fid%3D42547326&target=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20070930181741%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fprod1.cmj.com%2Farticles%2Fdisplay_article.php%3Fid%3D42547326 |title=Internet Archive Wayback Machine |publisher=Wayback.archive.org |date=September 30, 2007 |accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref> The tour, sponsored by the ] ] channel, began on June 8, 2007 to coincide with ] month.<ref name="archive2" /> | |||
Star released his first and only studio album '']'' in 2009, which peaked at number 7 on the US '']'' ] chart.<ref></ref> The album featured songs such as "]" featuring ]. He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to ]—who described Star as "the next ]"—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 later described signing to Akon's record label as "the biggest mistake I've ever made."<ref></ref> | |||
⚫ | He appeared in the second version of ]'s music video "]" in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lecaro|first1=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|website=www.laweekly.com|publisher=]|accessdate=20 February 2016}}</ref> Star has worked with several other musical performers, including ], ],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/49289/Deuce-Nine-Lives/ |publisher=sputnikmusic.com |title=Deuce Nine Lives |accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hitthefloor.co.uk/music/pop/review-millionaires-ft-jeffree-star-catch-me-if-you-can-single |title=Review:Millionaires Ft. Jeffree Star – Catch Me If You Can (Single) |publisher=Hit The Floor Magazine |date=April 4, 2011 |accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/club-badd-mw0000815463 |publisher=allmusic.com |title=Larry Tee Club Badd review |accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref> | ||
===Jeffree Star Cosmetics=== | |||
After leaving the music industry, Star started his own line of ]. His first release waa velour liquid lipsticks which were followed by highlighter palettes, lip scrubs, eye shadow palettes, clothing, and accessories, such as mirrors and make up bags. Star now focuses on his makeup line along with other business ventures. | |||
⚫ | In 2014, Star founded his ] makeup brand Jeffree Star Cosmetics using his life savings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/a10159975/jeffree-star-beauty/|titleMeet the Real Jeffree Star: "I'm in a Different Place. I'm Growing Up."|publisher=Cosmopolitan}}</ref> He started making videos promoting the brand on ], where he subsequently became a popular ] and gained 9 million subscribers and over 1 billion views as of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/jeffreestar/about|title=About jeffreestar|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> '']'' magazine has described Star as "a musician and onetime Myspace celeb that reinvented himself in the YouTube makeup tutorial space."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/152502-when-is-jeffree-stars-beauty-killer-eyeshadow-palette-coming-out-you-can-buy-it-on-this|title=When Is Jeffree Star's Beauty Killer Eyeshadow Palette Coming Out? You Can Buy It On This Date|publisher=Bustle</ref> His first release was velour liquid lipsticks which were followed by highlighter palettes, lip scrubs, eye shadow palettes, clothing, and accessories, such as mirrors and make up bags. Star now focuses on his makeup line along with other business ventures. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== |
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Jeffree Star | |
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File:Jeffree Star 2018.pngStar in 2018 | |
Born | Jeffrey Lynn Steininger (1985-11-15) November 15, 1985 (age 39) Orange County, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Partner | Nathan Schwandt (2015-present) |
Website | jeffreestar |
Jeffree Star (born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger; November 15, 1985) is an American Internet celebrity, makeup artist, entrepreneur, and musician. He is the founder and owner of cosmetic company Jeffree Star Cosmetics.
By 2006, Star had become the most followed person on MySpace. He frequently used the platform to promote his music career. In 2009, Star released his first and only studio album, Beauty Killer (2009), which featured songs such as "Lollipop Luxury" featuring Nicki Minaj. He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to Akon—who described Star as "the next Lady Gaga"—with plans to release a second album. However, it was never released and Star abruptly left the music industry in 2013 under unclear circumstances.
The following year, he founded cosmetics company Jeffree Star Cosmetics and later began promoting the brand on YouTube, where he has 9 million subscribers and over 1 billion views as of 2018.
Early life
Star was born in Orange County, California. His father committed suicide when Star was 6 years old and he subsequently was raised solely by his mother, a model who frequently went on assignments. As a child, Star began regularly experimenting with his mother's makeup and convinced her to let him wear it to school when he was in junior high. He moved to Los Angeles following his graduation from high school, supporting himself with various makeup, modeling, and music jobs. He later recalled spending his time on weekends "using a fake ID to attend Hollywood clubs dressed in mini dresses and nine inch high heels, where celebrities would contract for makeup work at their homes". Star reports that his weekend socializing at clubs and the makeup advice he offered eventually led to his modeling career.
Career
MySpace
Star used popular social networking website Myspace to further both his music as well as fashion design career. He also used Myspace for blogging about his life, while making social commentary on "self-image and confidence", fame, beauty, and life. Star had built up a fan base on several websites but convinced many to join him on Myspace, giving his profile a large number of followers from the beginning. His Myspace photoshoots would frequently get over 50,000 comments when posted. Star 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 music career as an electronica and pop vocalist began when he befriended Peaches' drummer Samantha Maloney, who encouraged him to make music. During the summer of 2007, Star 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 7 on the US Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart. The album featured songs such as "Lollipop Luxury" featuring Nicki Minaj. He embarked on several world tours to promote his music. In 2010, he signed to Akon—who described Star as "the next Lady Gaga"—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 later described signing to Akon's record label as "the biggest mistake I've ever made."
He appeared in the second version of Kesha's music video "Take It Off" in 2010. Star has worked with several other musical performers, including Blood on the Dance Floor, Deuce, Millionaires, and Larry Tee.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
In 2014, Star founded his e-commerce makeup brand Jeffree Star Cosmetics using his life savings. He started making videos promoting the brand on YouTube, where he subsequently became a popular YouTuber and gained 9 million subscribers and over 1 billion views as of 2018. Bustle magazine has described Star as "a musician and onetime Myspace celeb that reinvented himself in the YouTube makeup tutorial space." His first release was velour liquid lipsticks which were followed by highlighter palettes, lip scrubs, eye shadow palettes, clothing, and accessories, such as mirrors and make up bags. Star now focuses on his makeup line along with other business ventures.
Personal life
Star resides in Calabasas, California with his boyfriend, Nathan Schwandt.
Discography
Main article: Jeffree Star discography- Beauty Killer (2009)
References
- "Calabasas". Jeffree Star Cosmetics.
- "About". Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ Immediato, Linda (May 9, 2007). "Jeffree Star – The fairest one of all". LA Weekly. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- "LAist Interview: Jeffree Star". laist. March 10, 2008. Archived from the original on March 14, 2008. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
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- "Jeffree Star – tickets, tour dates, news". Allgigs.co.uk. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- Bolter, Helen (November 29, 2007). "Let's Talk About C*NT! - Jeffree Star". Gigwise. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
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suggested) (help) - Haglund, David. "Tila Tequila, the first star of MySpace. - Slate Magazine". Slate.com. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- Emonds, Craig (April 2, 2007). "MySpace continues to expedite music careers". South End Newspaper. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- Weiner, Jonah (April 11, 2006). "Tila Tequila for President". Slate. Retrieved July 29, 2006.
- Naff, Lycia (June 23, 2007). "Britney to Join Cyndi Lauper's Tour for Surprise Show – Britney Spears". People.com. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ^ "Internet Archive Wayback Machine". Wayback.archive.org. September 30, 2007. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
{{cite web}}
: Cite uses generic title (help) - Jeffree Star Chart History | Billboard
- Jeffree Star - Shane And Friends
- Lecaro, Lina. "Which Flamboyant LA Underground Characters Are Infiltrating the Mainstream? And Which One is the Next Cross(dressing)over Star?". www.laweekly.com. LA Weekly. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- "Deuce Nine Lives". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- "Review:Millionaires Ft. Jeffree Star – Catch Me If You Can (Single)". Hit The Floor Magazine. April 4, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- "Larry Tee Club Badd review". allmusic.com. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- . Cosmopolitan https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/a10159975/jeffree-star-beauty/.
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- {{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/152502-when-is-jeffree-stars-beauty-killer-eyeshadow-palette-coming-out-you-can-buy-it-on-this%7Ctitle=When Is Jeffree Star's Beauty Killer Eyeshadow Palette Coming Out? You Can Buy It On This Date|publisher=Bustle
- Star, Jeffree. "Boyfriend Q&A: Part 1".
- Star, Jeffree. "Boyfriend Q&A: Part 2".
External links
- Official website
- Jeffree Star's channel on YouTube
- Jeffree Star on Buzznet
- Jeffree Star on PureVolume
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