Jeffree Star Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Jeffree Star’s Net Worth?

Jeffree Star, an American model, fashion designer, DJ, singer-songwriter, and makeup artist, boasts a net worth of $200 million. Beyond being one of the highest-paid YouTube personalities globally, he manages a cosmetic empire known as Jeffree Star Cosmetics, which generates the bulk of his wealth today. Recognized for his vibrant hair, often styled in a striking hot pink, he is also heavily tattooed.

Star gained prominence in the mid-2000s as a MySpace sensation and musician, famed for his edgy persona and electronic music. He was born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr. in 1985 and subsequently shifted his focus toward makeup artistry and entrepreneurship.

In 2014, Star established Jeffree Star Cosmetics, which saw immense success due to its bold color palettes and high-quality offerings. His YouTube channel, started in 2006, attracted millions of followers as he showcased makeup tutorials, product reviews, and glimpses of his extravagant lifestyle. Star’s journey has been a blend of triumph and controversy; he has worked with various beauty influencers and broadened his brand to include merchandise and accessories. Nevertheless, he has also faced backlash for his past racist remarks and disputes with fellow celebrities and influencers.

Early Life

On November 15, 1985, Jeffree Star was born as Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr. in Orange County, California. Unfortunately, his father, Jeffrey Steininger Sr., took his own life when Jeffree was just six years old. He was raised by his mother, Marra Shubyann Lindstrom Steininger, a model. From an early age, Jeffree experimented with his mother’s makeup, and by junior high, he was wearing makeup to school daily. After graduating from high school, he moved to Hollywood to chase a modeling and makeup career while also nurturing his passion for music. Upon arriving in Hollywood, he worked at various makeup counters, booking additional gigs for weddings and fashion shoots on the side.

Gradually, he made connections within the celebrity community through his makeup talents. He cultivated a following on social media, particularly on MySpace, where he shared makeup tips and music. He eventually amassed one of the largest early followings on MySpace, with his photo posts receiving tens of thousands of comments. By 2006, he had become MySpace’s most connected personality and was recognized as one of the most popular unsigned artists on the platform. His music consistently ranked highly on MySpace Music’s Independent Artists charts.

Music Career

Jeffree’s first album, “Beauty Killer,” was released on Popsicle Records in September 2009. It debuted and reached a peak position of #2 on the Top Heatseekers chart, while also climbing to #122 on the Billboard 200. Additionally, it reached #22 on the US Independent Albums chart. It also made…

the US Dance/Electronic Albums top 10 list includes Jeffree’s only studio album as of this writing, although he has also put out four extended plays and five music videos. His 2008 EP titled “Cupcakes Taste Like Violence” managed to enter the top 10 on numerous charts. Collaborating with Kesha and Nicki Minaj, he entered into a record deal with Akon’s Konvict Muzik in 2010 for a second album that ultimately was never created. He later stated that personality conflicts with Akon were the reason for his exit from the record deal and, consequently, from the music industry as a whole.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics

In 2014, Jeffree established his namesake cosmetics company, utilizing all his savings accumulated from his music and makeup career. He would later reflect that he faced near bankruptcy during that time and believed his music career was stagnant when he founded the brand. As one of the early makeup influencers leveraging YouTube for promoting both his image and his products, Jeffree initially focused on music-related content on his channel, but soon transitioned to advertising Jeffree Star Cosmetics. With the help of friendships with celebrities like Kat Von D, his follower count skyrocketed.

Eventually, his YouTube channel garnered over 15 million followers and accumulated more than 2.6 billion views.

His debut product release consisted of a range of velour liquid lipsticks, which sold out all 30,000 units within minutes of their release. He subsequently launched lip scrubs, highlighter palettes, and eyeshadow palettes. Later, he expanded into accessories and apparel, offering items like makeup bags and mirrors.

In 2018, the first store in the US to feature Jeffree’s products opened in a mall, although most of his sales today come from direct fulfillment through his warehouse located in Los Angeles.

Success

During a 2018 discussion with YouTuber Shane Dawson, Jeffree asserted that his makeup business generates more than $100 million annually. While this figure could not be validated due to the company’s private status, it’s apparent from Jeffree’s impressive real estate and car collection, as showcased in a separate interview with Shane, that his company is indeed thriving!

Currently, Jeffree Star has diversified his investments into marijuana, real estate, and merchandise. Additionally, he owns the shipping and fulfillment center that services Jeffree Star Cosmetics as well as other drop shipment companies.

In 2019, collaborators Jeffree and Shane joined forces again…

In order to launch a new line of eye-shadow and liquid lipsticks, Jeffree stated in a YouTube video from October 2019 that selling out of the eye shadow could potentially generate $35 million, with Shane receiving $10 million. The figures could rise even further with re-orders.

From January 1st to December 1st, 2018, Jeffree’s earnings from various business endeavors totaled $18 million, placing him as the 5th highest-paid YouTube Star globally. For 2019, his earnings decreased slightly to $17 million, securing him the position of the 4th-highest YouTuber on the platform. In 2020, Jeffree made $15 million, ranking him as the 10th highest-paid YouTube star across the globe.

Feuds

Jeffree has gained significant recognition for his involvement in numerous high-profile feuds with various celebrities. He often engages in conflicts with fellow makeup mogul Kylie Jenner, routinely criticizing her products as low-quality, derivative, and imitative. Additionally, he has had disputes with Kim Kardashian, Kylie’s sister, fellow YouTuber James Charles, and his former close friend Kat Von D. These feuds seem to enhance Jeffree’s popularity.

Real Estate

From 2015 until January 2020, Jeffree was in a relationship with social media figure/model Nathan Schwandt. They resided together in a sizable mansion located in Calabasas, California, accompanied by five dogs. In 2016, Jeffree bought the 10-bedroom, 15-bathroom house for $3.62 million and invested millions in renovations. The 7,000-square-foot residence is set on a nearly 30,000-square-foot lot, offering panoramic views of mountains and valleys. He sold this property in November 2020 for $3.4 million.

In December 2019, Jeffree acquired an extraordinary new residence in Hidden Hills, California, for $14.6 million. This property, spanning just under 3 acres, includes eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms within 25,000 square feet of living space. You can check it out in the video below:

In June 2021, Jeffree listed the aforementioned property for sale at $19.5 million, which was nearly $5 million more than what he had paid a year and a half earlier. After a year and several price cuts, he accepted an offer of $16.7 million for the Hidden Hills estate in June 2022.

During the summer of 2021, around the time he listed the Hidden Hills home, Jeffree purchased a 70-acre ranch in Wyoming and later acquired an additional 500 acres nearby.

Car Collection

Jeffree boasts an impressive car collection that features Bentleys, Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, and Ferraris, with a total value estimated at $2.4 million. He claims to own a total of 25 vehicles.