Anthony Hopkins trolls Kim Kardashian over her SKIMS ‘muzzle’ mask: “Is he going to eat Kim for dinner??”
10:19 1 August, 2025Legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has unexpectedly revisited his iconic role as Hannibal Lecter — and the reason is as bizarre as it is hilarious: a new beauty product from Kim Kardashian.
Just days ago, the reality star unveiled the “Ultimate Face Wrap,” a skin-tightening face mask from her SKIMS line. Almost instantly, social media users were in stitches, comparing the beige wrap to the infamous muzzle worn by Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs — the very role that earned Hopkins an Oscar in 1991.
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But the internet wasn’t the only one having fun. Hopkins himself joined the trend with a cheeky video posted to his Instagram. Wearing a similar beige facial mask and speaking in that unmistakable Lecter tone, the actor says:
“Hello, Kim. I already feel ten years younger. Goodbye!”
Then, with a chilling slurp — unmistakably referencing Lecter’s eerie “fava beans and Chianti” line — Hopkins stares into the camera. The caption?
“Thank you, Kim. Don’t be afraid to come to dinner.”
Naturally, the internet exploded:
- “Is he going to eat Kim for dinner???”
- “The Hannibal reboot we didn’t ask for — but absolutely deserve.”
- “Hopkins on Instagram is the best thing to happen to social media.”
- “The most important cultural moment of the decade.”
One fan even begged:
“Tag me when Kim responds!”
Others saw marketing genius at play:
- “This is SKIMS’ best ad campaign — and it didn’t cost a dime.”
Whether intentional or not, the surreal crossover between high fashion and cinematic horror is now the talk of the internet — and possibly, the best viral moment of the summer.