In a moment of deliciously dark humour, Sir Anthony Hopkins has playfully mocked Kim Kardashian by referencing his most infamous role – the cannibalistic psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter.
The Oscar-winning actor, 86, shared a screenshot of Kardashian promoting her SKIMS face mask with the caption: "And I ate his face with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."
This instantly recognisable line from The Silence of the Lambs – delivered in Hopkins' chilling Lecter voice – has sent social media into fits of laughter at the unexpected celebrity crossover.
A Killer Punchline
Hopkins' joke plays on the visual of Kardashian's tight-fitting SKIMS mask, which covers most of her face in the promotional image. The Welsh actor's Hannibal reference transforms the fashion item into something far more sinister.
Fans were quick to applaud the veteran actor's wit, with one Twitter user writing: "Anthony Hopkins out here delivering the best celebrity roast of 2023 without even trying."
From Lecter to Laughter
While Hopkins hasn't publicly commented further on the joke, the spontaneous post shows the actor hasn't lost his taste for dark comedy. His Hannibal Lecter remains one of cinema's most terrifying villains, earning Hopkins his first Academy Award for just 16 minutes of screen time.
Meanwhile, Kardashian's SKIMS brand continues to dominate the shapewear and loungewear market, though this might be the first time it's been associated with horror movie references.
The interaction proves that even at 86, Hopkins remains razor-sharp – both in wit and in his ability to trend on social media.
