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Anthony Hopkins Channels Hannibal Lecter to Endorse Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Face Wrap

The clip’s nostalgic nod to his iconic role has driven a viral buzz that pushed the facial shapewear to sell out

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Overview

  • On July 31, Hopkins shared an Instagram video wearing the $48 Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap while imitating Hannibal Lecter’s chilling voice and mannerisms.
  • He tagged Kardashian with the caption “Thank you, Kim. Don’t be afraid to come over for dinner,” referencing his Silence of the Lambs character.
  • Kim Kardashian reshared the video to her Instagram story with “I’m screaming!!!!,” amplifying its reach across social platforms.
  • SKIMS’ first facial shapewear launched July 29 and quickly sold out online, prompting a restock waitlist on the brand’s website.
  • Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow praised the stunt as “genius,” fueling memes, high-profile reactions and ongoing social media conversation.