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Anthony HopkinsHannibal Lecter Parody Drives Skims Face Wrap Sell-Out

Hopkins’s viral video has drawn nearly 20 million views in 24 hours, driving the Face Wrap to sell out.

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Overview

  • Skims introduced its Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap, a skin-colored elastic head wrap marketed to tighten the neck and jaw zones
  • Comparisons to Hannibal Lecter’s mask led Anthony Hopkins to post an Instagram parody, greeting “Hallo Kim” and inviting her to dinner
  • The humorous clip amassed almost 20 million views within 24 hours and earned praise for Hopkins’s playful take on his iconic role
  • Kim Kardashian reshared the video in her Instagram Story with the caption “Ich schreie!!!” to celebrate the unexpected publicity
  • Buoyed by the viral exchange, the Face Wrap sold out across Skims platforms within days of its launch