“Charlie Bit My Finger” Star Shares Life Update at 18
Charlie Davies-Carr, the adorable toddler from the iconic “Charlie Bit My Finger” viral video, is all grown up and dropping some seriously relatable wisdom. Now 18, Charlie shared a glimpse into his life as he navigates the waters of internet fame and university life. You know, that 55-second video from 2007 that has absolutely taken the internet by storm with over 880 million views? Yeah, that one! Reflecting on his fame, he admits it’s not something he waves around like a flag when meeting new folks. “I was never going to use this as a fun fact,” Charlie confessed in an interview with BBC Newsbeat. His pals, however, sometimes let the cat out of the bag, shouting, “Oh, did you know he’s the Charlie?” But Charlie is chill about it; for him, the fame is just a quirky part of life. “It slips out every now and then,” he said, noting that reactions range from mild interest to a complete blank stare.
Currently a law student, Charlie seems to have struck a perfect balance between his past and present. Though he doesn’t use his viral fame as an icebreaker, he acknowledges it has its perks. In 2021, when the original clip was auctioned as a non-fungible token (NFT) for a whopping £500,000 (around $630,000), he expressed astonishment, thrilled by the unexpected fortune that has allowed him to travel and meet incredible people. It’s safe to say that the little guy who got bitten is enjoying his journey through adulthood while cherishing the rollercoaster ride of internet fame.
But he’s not alone in navigating this strange new world of fame and fortune. Fellow internet stars like JoJo Siwa and Jeffree Star have also opened up about their impressive earnings and the lifestyle that comes with it—JoJo reportedly made “six digits a month, easy” at just 13, while Jeffree casually rakes in $50K during TikTok lives. It’s wild how the landscape of internet fame has changed—and how Charlie Davies-Carr is still making his unique mark in it!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and BBC Newsbeat, People Magazine, Insider
