The D’Amelio Show: 10 Times Charli And Dixie Were Relatable

At first glance, Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show doesn’t seem like it would be easy to relate to. Dixie and Charli D’Amelio have millions of TikTok followers and they have both become famous in a short period of time. They seem to live a fabulous life, with Charli winning Favorite Female Social Star at the 2021 Kids Choice Awards and Dixie recording songs with impressive people in the music industry.

But even though these young adults have more money and opportunity than many others, they have many moments on their eight-episode reality series when they feel accessible and relatable, as the sisters have many experiences that their fans do, too.

10 Charli And Dixie Opened Up About Their Mental Health Struggles

Many docu-series can be rewatched and the same is true of The D’Amelio Show. Charli and Dixie shared that they have struggled with anxiety. They talked openly about going to therapy and near the end of the season, Dixie shared that she was feeling much better, finding more confidence in her music career. Dixie also said that her depression comes in waves and that she knows that she can get through it with a support system and self-care.

Anyone watching who has also struggled with their mental health can definitely relate to Charli and Dixie, as they don’t shy away from discussing this important subject.

9 They Worried About People Liking Them And Approving Of Them

While being a famous TikTok star does come with a lot of mean DMs and social media comments, and many people don’t deal with that if they don’t have such a large platform, there is something relatable about Charli and Dixie’s discussion of feeling like they should always be well-liked and flawless.

The sisters often talked about wanting the approval of others, which is a relatable sentiment for anyone, whether they want classmates or coworkers or new friends to like them.

8 The Sisters Struggled With Busy Schedules And Finding Time For A Social Life

Throughout all eight episodes of The D’Amelio Show, Dixie and Charli rushed around, doing everything from podcast interviews to recording songs to appearing at award shows and working on their clothing line Social Tourist.

The siblings always struggled to balance their professional and social lives, and they sometimes felt that there wasn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. Even people who aren’t TikTok stars or famous at all can definitely relate to feeling like it’s hard to keep in touch with friends or find time to get together.

7 Charli And Dixie Needed Time Away From Social Media

There are many popular celebrity versions of reality shows that are competitions, and The D’Amelio Show offers an inside look at famous sisters and how they cope with sharing so much on social media and spending so much time online. Everyone feels the pressure of social media, whether wanting to post regularly or worrying about getting likes and comments or falling into the comparison trap.

In one episode, Charli shared that she was having a tough time and needed a break from social media and work obligations, and Dixie seemed to value hanging out with her boyfriend Noah and friends sometimes and forgetting about her demanding schedule as well.

6 Family Time Is Super Important To The Sisters

From surprise visits from their aunt to family dinners at home, Charli and Dixie were often happy and excited to hang out with their parents and other relatives.

It’s refreshing to see celebrities having a great time with their parents, and Charli and Dixie have a heartwarming relationship with their parents Heidi and Marc. It’s sweet watching them all joking around with each other, diffusing the tension from the pressures of social media. Viewers got the chance to really get to know this family family.

5 Charli And Dixie Made Mistakes While Dancing And Singing

While Charli and Dixie are super successful, they also were very raw and real on their reality show and let viewers see that they make mistakes sometimes.

Charli admitted that it was tough to get back into dancing after taking some time away, and in the first episode, Dixie had a bit of trouble recording a song. It’s powerful to see such famous young adults talking about messing up and picking themselves up and trying again.

4 Charli And Dixie Haven’t Had Perfect Love Lives

The D’Amelio Show is definitely a reality show for the whole family as Marc and Heidi appear in many scenes. The show also delves into Charli and Dixie’s romantic lives and proves that while they may be famous, things haven’t been easy for them in this department.

Both Charli and Dixie had very public breakups, with Dixie sharing that her ex cheated on her. Viewers get to see Dixie’s happy relationship with Noah Beck and how she has grown and become more comfortable with being vulnerable, something that many people have dealt with as well.

3 Charli Changed Her Mind About Dancing Professionally

While viewers saw Charli rehearsing and dipping her toe back into dancing professionally, by the end of season 1 she decided that she didn’t want to focus on dance anymore. Charli said, “Dance used to be the most fun thing in my life, and now I don’t like it. Social media has robbed me of that.”

This moment is both powerful and relatable as Charli is getting older and she’s figuring out who she is and what she wants to do with her life. This scene is a reminder that it’s okay to change and grow.

2 Charli And Dixie Made Friends Within The TikTok/Social Media Space

The D’Amelio Show is an interesting look at how this family handles fame, and there aren’t any reality show villains or scenes that seem overly dramatic. It feels very real and like watching a family or group of friends just hanging out. In the episode “Do You Feel Like It’s Worth It?” Charli and Dixie had dinner with their friends, who are also famous on TikTok. Charli shared that it can be hard for her to open up to other people and talked about her social anxiety.

Everyone can relate to making friends and connecting with people whether through school, work, or a hobby, and it’s heartwarming to see that Charli and Dixie have found a great social support system.

1 Heidi Gave Charli Driving Lessons

While learning to drive is definitely one of the most exciting parts of being a teenager, it can be scary and nerve-wracking, too. In one episode, Heidi taught Charli how to drive, and Charli was apprehensive yet happy about it.

It’s true that Charli and Dixie have money and fame, but they do have moments of being just like everyone else, and this scene is a good reminder that Charli is still a high schooler who is going through these typical milestones.

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Aya Tsintziras
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Aya Tsintziras is a freelance writer who writes about pop culture and TV. She has a Political Science degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Journalism from Ryerson University. She loves coffee, reading, working out, and watching TV. She lives in Toronto with her husband.

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