Sir Anthony Hopkins recently lightened up the internet by making fun of Kim Kardashian’s new $48 SKIMS “Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap.” The famed actor went viral after sharing a funny Instagram video where he donned the wrap and channeled his legendary character, Hannibal Lecter, from The Silence of the Lambs.
In the clip, Hopkins pulls the face wrap snug over his head and stares into the camera. Speaking in Lecter’s eerie tone, he says, “Hello Kim, I’m already feeling 10 years younger. Goodbye,” and then imitates Lecter’s creepy slurping noise. Finishing with a mischievous smile, he jokes, “Thank you, Kim. Don’t be afraid to come over for dinner,” which had people laughing and sharing nonstop online. The SKIMS wrap comes in “clay” and “cocoa” colors and is advertised as a revolutionary beauty product that lifts and tightens the jaw and neck using a special fabric infused with “collagen yarns” and adjustable Velcro straps for “targeted facial sculpting” during sleep.
Kim’s own photos wearing the wrap helped fuel excitement, making it seem like essential gear for anyone wanting sculpted facial edges without surgery. But many skin specialists and plastic surgeons aren’t convinced it works. Experts explain it functions like a gentle compression garment dentists or surgeons recommend after facial procedures to reduce swelling—not a magic tool for permanently changing face shape.
Dr. Anil Shah, a respected facial plastic surgeon with clinics in New York and Chicago, told the New York Post there’s no scientific proof the wrap can accomplish what it claims. “It won’t create any lasting structural changes,” he warns. The idea that fabrics with collagen yarns promote collagen production is also met with skepticism—there’s no evidence that fabrics can trigger these skin changes. Dr. Shah adds that real tightening involves redistributing fat, lifting skin, or muscle work, all needing professional treatments.
“Save your money,” he advises. “Shapewear can shape your body in clothes, but wearing a strap on your face overnight won’t give dramatic results.” Despite experts’ doubts, the wrap has exploded in popularity, mainly thanks to Hopkins’ comedic take, turning a serious product launch into a viral joke. Social media flooded with memes comparing the wrap to Lecter’s infamous mask, with fans joking they’d buy it only if it came with Hopkins’ “Hello, Clarice” voice.
Hopkins earned praise for his clever humor and ability to poke fun at beauty trends that sometimes take themselves too seriously. While Kim Kardashian hasn’t publicly replied, Hopkins’ video opened up bigger conversations about the many beauty products that promise instant, surgery-free miracles but lack scientific backing. One expert summed it up: “If a $48 wrap could change your jawline, cosmetic surgeons wouldn’t need to exist.” For now, the SKIMS wrap is more of an online sensation thanks to Hopkins than a trusted skincare must-have.
