Hannibal Lecter may be a mastermind of escape, but can Kim Kardashian’s new “shapewear for your face” help him break free of the aging process? Actor and Silence of the Lambs star Anthony Hopkins, 87, put Kardashian’s much-maligned Skims Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap to the test.
In a video posted to his Instagram on July 31, the Oscar-winning actor donned the face wrap (the shade is Clay, if you’re wondering), comparing it to the terrifying beige face mask he wore as his iconic cannibalistic character in 1991’s terrifying psychological thriller. (While that mask was there to prevent Dr. Lecter from indulging in human flesh, Kardashian’s design is intended to provide “ultra-soft jaw support” and is a “must-have addition to your nightly routine,” according to the brand’s Instagram.)
In the clip, Hopkins mimicked the voice and mannerisms of his beloved film character as he addressed Kardashian with the face wrap firmly fastened around his head. The actor stood with his arms crossed as the camera gradually zoomed in closer to his face, claiming that wearing the mask had already made him feel “10 years younger.”
Staying in character, the actor thanked Kardashian in the caption, writing, “Don’t be afraid to come over for dinner @kimkardashian @skims,” reminiscent of Lecter calling Clarice M. Starling, the FBI trainee played by Jodie Foster in the film, when he escapes prison and reveals he’s “having an old friend over for dinner.”
Kim shared her excitement on her Instagram, reposting his video with the caption, “I’M SCREAMING @anthonyhopkins @skims.”
Fans were equally excited about Hopkins’s video, with one commenter writing, “the Hannibal reboot I didn’t think we needed.” Another added, “I didn’t know I needed this collab, but here we are.”
The Skims Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap retails for $48. It is Skims’s first beauty-related product; Kardashian previously released beauty products under the KKW Beauty brand.
The wrap is available in two colors, Cocoa (a deeper shade) and Clay (a lighter one), and the brand describes it as featuring a “signature sculpting fabric and collagen yarns for ultra-soft jaw support.” There are Velcro closures along the neck’s nape and at the top for “easy, everyday wear.” If that sounds remotely appealing to you, we’ve got some bad news: the Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap sold out within hours of its July 29 release, so it seems that you (and Dr. Lecter) will have to wait. Fava beans, anyone?
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