Model defends her outrageous $100K monthly bill on lavish ‘essentials': ‘No one handed me this life'
If she has the money to spend it — she will.
Despite the state of the economy — this model is defending her lavish style that reportedly costs her $100,000 a month.
Camilla Araujo is a 22-year-old multi-millionaire who lives in Miami, Florida, according to Jam Press.
The model doesn't seem to care what people have to say about her lavish spending.
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The influencer and model doesn't think twice about spending a wild amount on lavish luxuries — even if it's the cost of a downpayment on a home.
Some of these things include Araujo spending close to $1,000 on a new set of nails and treating herself to multiple massages — a week. She also indulges in an IV drip every week to keep her immune system in check.
But for an influencer with a 9.3 million TikTok following who earns $16 million a year — all of this spending is pennies in the grand scheme of things for the 22-year-old.
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And the influencer views these luxuries as 'essentials.'
'The answer is simple – my time is valuable. If I'm spending hours doing chores or waiting in lines, I'm not making money,' she said.
'I don't cook – I don't have the time – and eating out has become impossible with how often I get recognised, so I have a private chef prepare my meals every day.'
And that's not even the extent of it.
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The 22-year-old also admits to getting her nails done in the comfort of her home, 'I'm not stepping out unless my hands look perfect,' and having 'a daily personal assistant who handles cleaning, organising and everything else.'
Araujo is a multi-millionaire who enjoys her hard-earned money.
Jam Press/@realcamillaara
All of this runs her close to $100,000 per month, 'and that's before we even talk about my wardrobe or travel.'
Despite getting hate from people online for her 'tone deaf' lifestyle, Araju doesn't see anything wrong with her spending choices, especially since she grew up poor and always wanted more for herself.
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'I've been called tone-deaf, excessive, privileged – but no one handed me this life,' she defended.
'I worked two jobs. I dropped out of college. I've lived through abuse, struggled financially and started from the bottom. So yes, I enjoy the life I've built.'
'I deserve to be comfortable. I deserve to feel good. And I don't owe anyone an explanation for that – I don't think anyone does,' she said.
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