Charli D’Amelio Admits She Feels Embarrassed Filming TikToks Around Other People

11 March 2026

Charli D’Amelio may be one of the most recognizable faces on social media, but even with millions of followers watching her every move online, the influencer says she still feels awkward when filming TikTok videos around other people. The 21 year old content creator recently opened up about the unexpected side of internet fame, revealing that she often schedules private time to record videos because she gets embarrassed performing in front of others.

D’Amelio shared the candid moment in a recent YouTube vlog documenting her trip to Italy for Milan Fashion Week. During the trip, she attended the Prada runway show as a brand ambassador and spent time exploring the city with friends. While filming the vlog, viewers saw a more personal side of the social media star as she explained how she plans time in her schedule specifically to create content for TikTok.

At one point in the video, D’Amelio told her friends she needed a few minutes alone to film what she jokingly called “TikTok time,” or “TTT.” She explained that recording videos around people makes her feel self conscious, even though creating TikTok content has been a central part of her life for years. According to D’Amelio, performing for the camera feels different when there is a group of people watching in person.

Her friends quickly reassured her that they would give her the space she needed. In the vlog they can be heard telling her they would stay nearby and return once she finished filming. D’Amelio thanked them for understanding, joking that she would not take long before rejoining them. The moment offered viewers a glimpse of how even experienced creators sometimes struggle with the simple act of recording content in public spaces.

The admission might surprise many fans considering D’Amelio’s status as one of the biggest digital creators in the world. Born in Connecticut in 2004, she first gained attention in 2019 after posting dance videos on TikTok. Within a year she became the most followed creator on the platform and quickly developed a massive global audience.

Her rapid rise transformed her from a competitive dancer into a major figure in entertainment and fashion. Over the past few years she has appeared in television projects, released music, partnered with major brands and even made her Broadway debut in the musical & Juliet in 2024.

Despite those achievements, D’Amelio’s comments highlight the emotional complexity that can accompany life as an online personality. For many influencers, content creation may appear effortless from the outside. In reality it often requires constant filming, editing and sharing personal moments with a global audience.

The vlog also marked D’Amelio’s return to TikTok after taking a break from posting on the platform. Since returning in late February, she has resumed uploading lighthearted videos and playful content, including clips that reference earlier viral moments from her career.

Fans have responded enthusiastically to the new videos, welcoming her back to the platform that first made her famous. Her willingness to laugh at past internet moments and share honest feelings about content creation has helped maintain the authenticity that originally attracted viewers to her account.

For D’Amelio, the confession about feeling embarrassed while filming may serve as a reminder that even the most successful creators experience moments of self doubt. Behind the millions of followers and viral dance trends is still a young woman navigating fame while trying to stay true to herself.

As social media continues to evolve, her story reflects the human side of digital stardom. Creating content for a massive audience may look effortless on screen, but sometimes it still takes a quiet moment away from the crowd to press record.