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Jeffree Star

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John Thompson

Updated on January 18, 2026

Jeffree Star is a good example of a jack of all trades. That’s given the fact that he is a singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, model, makeup artist, beauty YouTuber, and internet celebrity. He also owns Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Here is a highlight of the life of Jeffree Star.

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MAKEUP CHAMELEON ? The #Jawbreaker Collection is only 6 days away!!! ? Photo by: @marcelocantuphoto Makeup by: @lipsticknick Hair by: @jesushair ? Nicole used shades: Sour, Wow, Orange Juice, Suck, Soaked, Jawbreaker, Cherry Wet & #DrugLord & #YesMaam liquid lips for liner #jeffreestarcosmetics #jawbreakerpalette

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Quick Bio

Jeffree Star was born on 15th November 1985 as Jeffree Lynn Steininger Jr. He was born to Jeffrey L. Steininger together with Marta Shuby Ann Lindstrom. It is surprisingly incredible that he turned into a great man despite being raised by a single mum. That was after his mother committed suicide when he was only six years old.

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Don’t underestimate me. ?

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Music Career

His music career started as a result of his friendship with Samantha Maloney, the drummer of Peaches. In 2007, he was part of the True Colors Tour 2007 sponsored by LGBT Logo channel. He didn’t release his first album until 2009. Its title was Beauty Killer and it clinched the seventh position on the US Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

During his career as a musician which ended suddenly back in 2013, Jeffree Star has performed with a number of renowned musicians. They include Nicki Minaj, Larry Tee, Millionaires, Deuce and Blood on the Dance Floor among others.

Jeffree Star on the Stage
Jeffree Star on the Stage

Jeffree Star Cosmetic

After his music career ended, Jeffree Star admits that his future wasn’t as hopeful anymore. However, he chose to risk it all. He invested his life savings in a makeup brand. It is the now multimillionaire company called Jeffree Star Cosmetics.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Jeffree Star Cosmetics

His first release was lipsticks. After that, he released makeup bags, mirrors, clothing, eye-shadow palettes, lip scrubs, and highlighter palettes. Almost five years down the line, the brand is working great and the celebrity can’t regret risking it all.

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The JEFFREE STAR x @MorpheBrushes FULL REVEAL is now LIVE!!! ?✨ link in my bio! ? This has been such a long time coming & I’m so excited to share this with you all!! Explore the entire collection! ? #MorphexJeffreeStar #JeffreeStarApproved

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Personal life

Jeffree Star is gay. He has not only admitted that openly but also seems comfortable about it given how the couple comfortably posts their photographs on social media. His boyfriend goes by the name Nathan Schwandt. They have been together since 2014. On several occasions, Jeffree Star has had to defend his boyfriend who has been accused of being a gold digger

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MY BLUE BLOOD BABY ?? So proud of my babe, you’ve created another masterpiece ?? #jeffreestarcosmetics #blueblood #bluebloodpalette Photo by: @brandonlundby Makeup by: @lipsticknick Hair by: @jesushair Set: @keithboos

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Net Worth

The net worth of Jeffree Star is estimated at about $75 million. That doesn’t come as a surprise since he is the founder and owner of the Jeffree Star Cosmetics brand which is worth multiple millions. According to Forbes, he made $18 million in 2018. That made him the 5th highest paid Youtuber as of December of that year.

Facts

  • Despite being in a relationship with Nathan for about 5 years, the two aren’t planning to get married soon.
  • In 2016, Jeffree Star was the most followed user on MySpace.
  • He has had issues with Kat Von D, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian among others.