Published By: Shrishti Negi
Last Updated: November 03, 2023, 11:59 IST
Kim Kardashian posed with a yellow Python snake. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Taking inspiration from successful ’90s actress Salma Hayek, Kim recreated Salma’s iconic and sensuous character from the film Dusk Till Dawn, decked up in a teeny-tiny, slinky red bikini.
Kim Kardashian often hogs the limelight for one reason or the other. Not long ago, the internet sensation grabbed eyeballs for her clothing brand SKIMS launching the Ultimate Nipple Pushp-up Bra that came with a unique faux nipple. So, when it came to celebrating this year’s Halloween. it was obvious that Kim would do the not-so-ordinary. Taking inspiration from successful 90s actress Salma Hayek, Kim recreated Salma’s iconic and sensuous character from the film Dusk Till Dawn. She also dropped a video on Instagram in the Salma Hayek-inspired Halloween costume, generating a response from the Frida star.
“From Dusk till Dawn” captioned Kim Kardashian on the post. The video captured The Kardashians star decked up in a teeny-tiny, slinky red bikini, which was originally worn by Salma Hayek in her 1996 horror-action film Dusk Till Dawn. The SKIMS founder left little to the imagination as she posed sensually with a yellow Python snake wrapped around her body. For accessories, she wore a golden headpiece and arm bracelet, resembling Salma Hayek’s epic costume. With her tresses cascading down her shoulders, Kim sizzled like a diva in the red ensemble, recreating some of Salma’s iconic dance moves in the video.
Social media users were left divided with Kim Kardashian’s Halloween costume. While some called it a tribute to Salma Hayek, others pointed out that no one could even remotely imitate Salma. “Yesss. ABSOLUTE GODDESS” commented one user. “You look amazing” quipped another, adding a fire emoji. “Killed it” came another remark. Begging to differ, however, one individual wrote, “Sorry but nobody looks as good as Salma in this role”. “Salma was totally captivating, sultry, and enchanting; sorry Kim you just can not replicate or top that! Maybe next time” agreed another Salma Hayek fan.
Kim Kardashian’s post also caught the attention of Salma Hayek in no time, Although she did not admire her in the comment section, the 57-year-old in a now-disappeared Instagram story, gave a lovely shoutout to Kim. “Bravo Kim Kardashian I’m so honored. You’ve brought back some wild memories,” she wrote.
Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Dusk Till Dawn also starred some A-listed stars including Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, and Danny Trejo among others. Salma Hayek played the role of a seductive vampire queen named Santanico Pandemonium in the film. Upon its inception and till today, Dusk Till Dawn has attained a cult status in Hollywood.
