Jeffree Star Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Jeffree Star’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $200 million, Jeffree Star stands as an American model, fashion designer, DJ, singer-songwriter, and makeup artist. He not only ranks among the highest-paid YouTube stars worldwide, but also manages a cosmetic empire named Jeffree Star Cosmetics, which constitutes the bulk of his wealth today. Recognizable for his vibrant hair, typically a vivid hot pink, and numerous tattoos, Star has carved out a unique identity.

Initially coming into the spotlight as a MySpace celebrity and musician in the mid-2000s, Jeffree was celebrated for his bold image and electronic music. He was born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr. in 1985, and later pivoted towards makeup artistry and entrepreneurship.

In 2014, he launched Jeffree Star Cosmetics, a venture that proved to be remarkably successful, renowned for its vibrant colors and premium products. He started his YouTube channel in 2006, amassing millions of subscribers who enjoyed his makeup tutorials, product reviews, and insights into his extravagant lifestyle. His career has been characterized by both triumph and controversy, including collaborations with other beauty influencers and the expansion of his brand into merchandise and accessories. However, he has also encountered backlash due to past racist remarks and disputes with other celebrities and influencers online.

Early Life

On November 15, 1985, Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr. was born in Orange County, California. His father, Jeffrey Steininger Sr., tragically took his own life when Jeffree was just six years old. Subsequently, he was raised by his mother, Marra Shubyann Lindstrom Steininger, a model. As a child, Jeffree began experimenting with his mother’s makeup and started wearing it to school daily by junior high. After completing high school, he relocated to Hollywood to chase a career in modeling and makeup while nurturing his passion for music. Upon his arrival in Hollywood, he worked at various makeup counters and secured side jobs at weddings and fashion shoots.

Gradually, he began to form connections with celebrities due to his makeup expertise. Additionally, he cultivated a following on social media, particularly on MySpace, where he shared makeup insights and music. Eventually, Jeffree gained one of the largest followings on MySpace, attracting tens of thousands of comments on his photo posts. By 2006, he was recognized as MySpace’s most connected personality and became one of the platform’s most prominent unsigned artists, with his tracks consistently topping MySpace Music’s Independent Artists charts.

Music Career

Jeffree’s first album, “Beauty Killer,” was launched on Popsicle Records in September 2009. The album made its debut and achieved a peak position of #2 on the Top Heatseekers chart, as well as reaching #122 on the Billboard 200. It climbed to #22 on the US Independent Albums chart. It also attained

As of this writing, the US Dance/Electronic Albums include the top 10, with Jeffree’s only studio album being part of it. In addition to this album, he also released four extended plays and five music videos. Notably, his 2008 EP “Cupcakes Taste Like Violence” managed to reach the top 10 on various charts. He collaborated with Kesha and Nicki Minaj and, in 2010, entered a record deal with Akon’s Konvict Muzik for a follow-up album, which ultimately never came to fruition. Jeffree later stated that personality differences with Akon led him to leave both the record deal and the music industry entirely.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics

In 2014, Jeffree established his own cosmetics brand, utilizing all his life savings accumulated from his music and makeup career up until that moment. He later mentioned that he was nearly broke at that time and believed his music career was at a standstill when he started the company. Among the first makeup personalities to leverage YouTube for brand promotion, Jeffree initially shared content mostly centered around his music, but quickly transitioned to promoting Jeffree Star Cosmetics. His following surged thanks to connections with celebrities like Kat Von D.

Eventually, Jeffree’s YouTube channel garnered over 15 million subscribers, amassing more than 2.6 billion views on his videos.

The inaugural release was a collection of velour liquid lipsticks, which saw all 30,000 units selling out within minutes of their launch. Following this success, he introduced lip scrubs, highlighter palettes, and eyeshadow palettes. He subsequently expanded the brand to include accessories and clothing, featuring makeup bags and mirrors.

In 2018, the first physical retail store in a mall began selling Jeffree’s products; however, the majority of his current sales come from direct fulfillment via his warehouse located in Los Angeles.

Success

During a 2018 interview with YouTuber Shane Dawson, Jeffree stated that his makeup empire generates annual gross revenue exceeding $100 million. While this figure remains unverified due to the private nature of the company, the extensive house and car collection showcased in a separate Shane interview clearly suggests that the business is thriving!

Presently, Jeffree Star has diversified his investments into marijuana, real estate, and merchandising. He owns the shipping and fulfillment center utilized by Jeffree Star Cosmetics alongside other drop shipping businesses.

In 2019, Jeffree collaborated with Shane to create a project that became extremely popular.

up to the introduction of a line of liquid lipsticks and eye-shadow. In a YouTube video from October 2019, Jeffree stated that selling out of the eye shadow could result in $35 million, with Shane receiving $10 million. With re-orders, the total revenue was projected to increase significantly.

From January 1st to December 1st, 2018, Jeffree generated $18 million through various business ventures, ranking him as the 5th highest-paid YouTube Star globally. In 2019, his earnings were $17 million, placing him as the 4th highest-paid YouTuber. By 2020, he earned $15 million, securing the position of the 10th highest-paid YouTube star worldwide.

Feuds

Jeffree is well-known for engaging in many high-profile feuds with other celebrities. He often finds himself in conflict with makeup mogul Kylie Jenner, routinely criticizing her products as being of inferior quality, derivative, and imitative. Additionally, he has had disputes with Kim Kardashian, Kylie’s sister, fellow YouTuber James Charles, and his former close associate Kat Von D. These feuds appear to enhance Jeffree’s popularity.

Real Estate

From 2015 until January 2020, Jeffree was in a relationship with social media influencer/model Nathan Schwandt. Together, they resided in a large mansion located in Calabasas, California, alongside five dogs. Jeffree acquired the 10-bedroom, 15-bathroom residence in 2016 for $3.62 million, subsequently investing millions in renovations. This 7,000-square-foot home is situated on a nearly 30,000-square-foot lot, offering stunning mountain and valley views. In November 2020, he sold this property for $3.4 million.

In December 2019, Jeffree acquired an extraordinary new residence in Hidden Hills, California, for $14.6 million. The property spans nearly 3 acres and features eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms with a total living space of 25,000 square feet. Check out the video below:

In June 2021, Jeffree listed the aforementioned home for sale at $19.5 million, nearly $5 million more than his purchase price a year and a half earlier. After a year and several price adjustments, he accepted an offer of $16.7 million for the Hidden Hills estate in June 2022.

Around the summer of 2021, when he listed the Hidden Hills home, Jeffree also acquired a 70-acre ranch in Wyoming, later purchasing an additional 500 acres nearby.

Car Collection

Featuring an impressive array of Bentleys, Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, and Ferraris, Jeffree’s car collection is valued at around $2.4 million. He claims to own a total of 25 vehicles.