Five-year-old girl goes viral after recreating Cardi B’s fierce Met Gala look – and even earns a shout out from the rapper herself.
Cardi B might have stood out among the celebrities at Monday night’s Met Gala with the theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” but a young girl is giving the 25-year-old rapper some competition. The little girl, dressed in a beaded Moschino outfit complete with a matching headdress, shared her adorable take on the Met Gala look through her Instagram account, which her mom, Kanaya Monet, manages. The caption playfully asked, “We all know the Met Gala was last night! And every year, @aili_in_town selects her favorite from the red carpet! Can you guess who her favorite was this year?”
You got it, @iamcardib! Aili absolutely adored your Moschino gown, so we just had to recreate it and relive that fabulous moment! Please help us tag @iamcardib and share this post so we can all celebrate @aili_in_town’s tribute to the phenomenal @iamcardib!” Cardi B took notice of the stylish youngster and shared Aili’s picture on her own Instagram account, expressing her admiration with the words, “@aili_in_town soooo cute! I want one like it already.” The rapper confirmed her pregnancy just last month on Saturday Night Live, donning a chic, form-fitting dress that beautifully showcased her growing baby bump. When she graced the Met Gala red carpet, she was already seven months pregnant and subtly hinted at the gender of her baby during an interview, saying, “Shorty weighs three and a half pounds,” referring to both her dress and her unborn child as a “she.” She playfully added, “She does. She does weigh three and a half pounds. That’s pretty good for seven months, right? Because I was born at five pounds.”
At the tender age of five, Aili fearlessly donned a ‘Girl-Power’ T-shirt and a cheetah print skirt, showcasing her vibrant style. Cardi, who is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her own baby girl, openly admires the adorable young girl, and fans of both the rapper and Aili join in the admiration. Since Cardi shared the repost yesterday, it has received over one million likes and comments, with many people praising Aili for effortlessly emulating Cardi’s look. One commenter remarked, “She rocked it better than anyone,” while another exclaimed, “Nailed it!!! Cute!!!” A flood of comments included phrases like, “Love this—seriously adorable,” “You better work, babygirl!” and even, “I am seeing double, okuuuurrr!”
Back on her style game: Aili’s talent for emulating Met Gala looks isn’t a new venture, as she previously recreated Zendaya’s Dolce & Gabbana ball gown from last year, complete with the same hairstyle and pose. The 21-year-old actress herself shared Aili’s rendition of her iconic look on her own Instagram account, affectionately captioning it, “Please look at this little princess.” While fans may have to wait until next year to discover which celebrity look Aili will channel next, they can indulge in her Instagram feed in the meantime, where she exudes confidence in a variety of striking outfits and poses. Her posts feature her posing in front of fire trucks, taking leisurely strolls in printed flats and a black floppy hat, and donning a ‘Girl-Power’ T-shirt paired with oversized circular shades.
