Hannibal Lecter character portrayed by Hopkins eclipses Kardashian merchandise - Hopkins Adopts Role as Hannibal Lecter Regarding Kardashian's Merchandise
In a surprising turn of events, legendary actor Anthony Hopkins has taken the internet by storm with his humorous promotion of Kim Kardashian's latest SKIMS product. On July 31, 2025, Hopkins posted a lively dance video on social media from Los Angeles, which caught the attention of many, including Kardashian herself.
The video, which was captured on a camera, saw Hopkins donning a face wrap from SKIMS, a product designed to support and tighten the neck and jawline. The shade of the face wrap, called "clay," was reminiscent of the iconic mask worn by Hopkins' character, Hannibal Lecter, in the movie The Silence of the Lambs.
Hopkins, adopting Lecter's chilling voice and mannerisms, joked that the product made him feel "10 years younger," and cheekily invited Kardashian to dinner, referencing Lecter’s notorious cannibalistic line about eating a liver with "some fava beans and a nice chianti."
The humorous promotion played on the internet's widespread comparison of the face wrap to Lecter's mask, blending Hopkins' Oscar-winning character's eerie persona with Kardashian's beauty product launch. His parody was widely received as a lighthearted roast amid mixed social media reactions to the product, which itself sparked debate about beauty standards.
Kim Kardashian shared the dance video on her Instagram story, adding fuel to the viral fire. Hopkins' caption added to the jest, saying, "Thank you, Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner," linking back to Lecter's infamous dinner scene.
Users commented that Hopkins has a great sense of humor, with one user considering his post as the best promotion for Kardashian's brand. The dance video, however, was not related to Kardashian's new product for Skims.
[1] The Hollywood Reporter, "Anthony Hopkins Dances in Viral Instagram Video," July 31, 2025. [2] The New York Times, "Social Media Reacts to Anthony Hopkins' Humorous Promotion of Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Product," July 31, 2025. [3] Variety, "Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter Parody Sparks Debate About Beauty Standards," July 31, 2025. [4] BBC News, "Beauty Standards Debate Erupts Over Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Face Wrap," July 31, 2025.
- The entertainment world and pop-culture were abuzz with the unexpected collaboration between Anthony Hopkins and Kim Kardashian, as the renowned actor humorously promoted Kardashian's latest SKIMS product.
- The dance video and subsequent social media exchanges between Hopkins and Kardashian showcased the unique influence of celebrities like Hopkins on entertainment and the significant role they play in shaping pop-culture.
