The only thing James Charles gave birth to was a controversy after partaking in an insensitive pregnancy photo shoot.
On Friday, Feb. 12, the beauty guru uploaded a YouTube video titled “24 Hours Being PREGNANT!!” In the video Charles wears a fake baby bump, uses a contraction simulator, and has a maternity shoot.
The inspiration for the video came from friend Laura Mellado, Charles’ friend who is pregnant and challenged the YouTuber to experience pregnancy for a day.
In the beginning of the video Charles gives a disclaimer and expresses that the video is meant to be lighthearted and show how difficult pregnancy is.
“It’s obviously such a beautiful, beautiful thing that women go through with their bodies and it takes a whole lot of strength as well,” said Charles
He also added that a portion of proceeds from the video will go to two different charities that aid women who deal with pregnancy complications. Charles did not name the charities or mention what percent of proceeds will be donated.
The most problematic part of the influencer’s fake pregnancy escapades was his maternity shoot. While striking different poses an unknown woman is heard in the background saying, “Yeah, very Halsey.” Charles posed kneeling with his hand over his bare chest, very similar to one of singer Halsey’s maternity photos.
OMG Halsey is pregnant . We are so proud of her 🥰 pic.twitter.com/4kK9DJGW33
— Ariana Grande Update 🖤 (@ArianatorFallen) January 27, 2021
The 26-year-old announced she was pregnant in January. Her announcement was truly a celebration following her miscarriage last year and ongoing struggles with endometriosis. The star underwent laparoscopic surgery to treat her condition and help increase her chances of conceiving again, which was successful.
Viewers came for Charles saying that he is mocking Halsey’s struggles. Shortly after the video was released Halsey unfollowed the influencer on Instagram.
halsey literally had endometriosis. for him or his team to say 'very halsey' while he's taking FAKE pregnancy photos is fucking disgusting and it mocks everything that she's been through😐 pic.twitter.com/XSSE99agWE
— holly🕺 (@HollyIfTrue) February 12, 2021
Charles has yet to comment on the controversy and his YouTube video is currently trending #9 on the platform.
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