Cameo has recently made headlines due to former Congressman George Santos utilizing the platform to sell personalized video messages after being expelled from the House of Representatives. Santos reportedly earned more on Cameo in 48 hours than his annual congressional salary. Additionally, Santos threatened to sue Jimmy Kimmel and ABC for the alleged misuse of his Cameo clips on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Cameo is an American video-sharing website founded in 2016 by Steven Galanis, Martin Blencowe, and Devon Spinnler Townsend. The platform allows celebrities to send personalized video messages to fans for a fee. As of May 2020, over 30,000 celebrities have joined Cameo, offering a wide range of personalized shoutouts and messages for various occasions. Cameo has gained popularity for its unique concept of connecting fans with their favorite celebrities through personalized video content.