NikkieTutorials: 19 facts about YouTuber Nikkie de Jager you need to know
Find out NikkieTutorials' height, age and everything else about the YouTuber right here.
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1. Everything you need to know about NikkieTutorials
We've all fallen in love with NikkieTutorials over the years through her incredibly successful YouTube channel, but how well do you *really* know the beauty guru and YouTuber? Find all the details on Nikkie de Jager that you (probably) never knew… [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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2. How old is NikkieTutorials?
NikkieTutorials is 27 years old. She was born on 2 March 1994. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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3. What is NikkieTutorials' star sign?
NikkieTutorials is a Pisces. Her birthday falls on 2 March. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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4. How tall is NikkieTutorials?
NikkieTutorials is 6ft 2in (1.89m) tall. In her YouTube video – "I'm Coming Out." – Nikkie said she was actually meant to be taller but she was given "growth stoppers" while transitioning aged 14 to stunt her growth. [Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]
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5. Where does NikkieTutorials live? Where is she from?
NikkieTutorials is from The Netherlands. She was born in Wageningen and still lives in The Netherlands. [NikkieTutorials via YouTube]
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6. Is NikkieTutorials transgender?
NikkieTutorials revealed that she is a trans woman on 13 January 2020 in a YouTube video titled "I'm Coming Out." She also explained that she was blackmailed into coming out. Nikkie has been living as a woman since the age of six and she fully transitioned aged 19. [NikkieTutorials via YouTube]
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7. What is NikkieTutorials' real name?
NikkieTutorials' real name is Nikkie de Jager. [Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Shorty Awards]
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8. What is NikkieTutorials' net worth?
NikkieTutorials is worth $6million, according to Hopper HQ. Apparently, she makes over $1m per year from YouTube ads alone. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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9. Has NikkieTutorials had any cosmetic surgery?
NikkieTutorials has been open about having a few cosmetic tweaks. In 2011, she had her "teeth bleached" and veneers to close her gap. In 2015, Nikkie also admitted to having lip fillers and she shared a whole YouTube Q&A on it. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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10. Nikkie de Jager tattoos: How many tattoos does she have?
Nikkie de Jager is no stranger to a good tattoo – she’s got several inkings on her body! The first tattoo Nikkie ever got was the phrase ‘never give up’ on her left arm. Her other tattoos include ‘don’t waste your life hiding’ on her right arm, a pair of eyelashes on her wrist, a heartbeat, a video camera, a map of the world, an illustration of four animals, a pair of eyelashes, an eye and the moth from Silence of The Lambs, her favourite movie! [Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs]
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11. What languages does NikkieTutorials speak?
NikkieTutorials can speak both English and Dutch (her native language) fluently. Her YouTube videos are in English but she also has a few in Dutch on her channel. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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12. NikkieTutorials is engaged to Dylan Drossaers
NikkieTutorials is engaged to Dylan Drossaers, who she started dating in 2018. Dylan proposed during a romantic trip to Italy in August 2019. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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13. NikkieTutorials' brother Mikai passed away in 2018
NikkieTutorials has two brothers. In 2017, Nikkie revealed that her younger brother Mikai had been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer aged 13. Sadly, Nikkie confirmed that Mikai had passed away in May 2018. [@NikkieTutorials via Twitter]
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14. What happened between NikkieTutorials and Too Faced?
In 2016, NikkieTutorials collaborated with cosmetics brand Too Faced on 'The Too Faced Power of Makeup by Nikkie Tutorials Collaboration'. The following year, YouTuber Jeffree Star accused Too Faced CEO Jeremy Johnson of underpaying Nikkie on Twitter. It was brought up again in Shane Dawson's 2019 docu-series when Jeffree told Shane Dawson that Nikkie received a $50,000 flat fee – but profits reached over $10 million. Nikkie confirmed it was true on Twitter. [NikkieTutorials via YouTube]
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15. NikkieTutorials created her own eyeshadow palette with Beauty Bay
In August 2020, NikkieTutorials announced she would be launching a new eyeshadow palette with Beauty Bay. The NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay palette contains two mirrors and 20 shades that represent Nikkie's personality. In an interview with Cosmopolitan UK, she said: "My goal was to create my dream palette. I mean every colour combo has been done in this makeup industry, so I wouldn't ever call this palette revolutionary or anything like that, but it's truly a peek into into my world." [YouTube]
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16. When did NikkieTutorials start her YouTube channel?
NikkieTutorials started her YouTube channel in 2008 after being inspired by Lauren Conrad's makeup on 'The Hills'. However, she gained a massive amount of subscribers when her 'The Power of Makeup' tutorial went viral in 2015. She currently has almost 14 million subscribers on YouTube. [NikkieTutorials via YouTube]
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17. NikkieTutorials is the host of new makeup competition show Make-Up Cup
NikkieTutorials is the host of new makeup competition show Make-Up Cup. Nikkie is looking for the next big talent in the makeup world. The show will be airing in The Netherlands on Saturday night (Jan 9) at 6.30PM on NPO Zapp. [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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18. NikkieTutorials was a guest judge on Drag Race Holland
NikkieTutorials made her guest judge debut on episode 2 of the first season of Drag Race Holland. Nikkie, who wore a silver mini dress for the occasion, appeared to be incredibly excited about her judging stint. She tweeted: "Only Drag Race Holland can make me wear a dress and show my legs like this for the first time ever." [WOW Presents Plus]
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19. Is NikkieTutorials on Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat?
NikkieTutorials is on Instagram (@nikkietutorials), Twitter (@NikkieTutorials) and Snapchat (NikkieTutorials). [@nikkietutorials via Instagram]
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20. Nikkie de Jager will co-host the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam
In May 2021, Nikkie de Jäger will be one of the co-hosts of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. Back in 2020, Nikkie was previously announced as the ‘online host’ for the contest, but the event was cancelled due to COVID-19. Nikkie then went on to co-host Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light and was later upped to co-host ahead of the 2021 finals. [Getty]
