Kim Kardashian, the iconic SKIMS founder and reality TV star, recently found herself at the center of a lighthearted TikTok prank orchestrated by her makeup artist, Ariel Tejada. Thinking Tejada was capturing a routine selfie video, Kardashian flashed a smile at the camera, only to realize that Tejada had slyly applied TikTok’s viral aging filter to the footage.
The aging filter, known for rapidly adding 50 years to the appearance of anyone who tries it, began transforming Kardashian’s face from the year 2023 onward. In a delightful twist, the 43-year-old mother of four intervened at the 2065 mark, hilariously putting her hand up to stop the aging process before unveiling her hypothetical 2073 version.
Tejada shared the prank on TikTok, and as of December 21, the video has garnered an impressive 10.2 million views and thousands of comments. Viewers couldn’t help but point out the striking resemblance between Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, as the filter seemed to playfully age her into the matriarch’s likeness.
One TikTok user humorously commented, “She’s legit morphing into Kris Jenner,” while another quipped, “You made her fear come true too quick.” The playful banter among fans showcased the entertaining nature of the prank and the good-natured spirit with which Kardashian approached the unexpected aging transformation.
This isn’t the first time Kardashian has encountered the challenges of aging filters. In July, she willingly embraced the concept, joining her daughter North West in a video shared on their joint TikTok account @KimAndNorth, which has now amassed an impressive 17.7 million followers.
Aging filters have become a viral trend on social media, and Kardashian is not the only celebrity to try them out. Her sister, Kylie Jenner, Today with Hoda & Jenna co-host Jenna Bush Hager, and Friends alum Courteney Cox have all given the filters a go this year. Kylie, in particular, shared her candid disapproval on TikTok, stating, “I don’t like it at all. No. No.”
Reflecting on aging in a 2017 interview with The Cut, Kardashian admitted to fearing the process but emphasized the wisdom and calmness that come with life experience. Fast forward to 2022, and Kardashian seems to have found a sense of peace with aging, acknowledging imperfections and prioritizing health over the pursuit of perfection.
In a world where beauty standards often dominate headlines, Kardashian’s playful response to the aging filter prank offers a refreshing perspective on embracing life’s inevitable changes with humor and grace.
