Image Source: Getty / Randy Brooke [1]
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but apparently somebody does: Tommy Hilfiger is a real person. No, the fashion brand isn't named after some designer from 200 years ago, as some people seem to believe [2]. "I literally thought Tommy Hilfiger was from the 1800s. Didn't think he was still alive," one Twitter user wrote on Feb. 24 after stylist Law Roach [3] posted the TikTok video trying the "I'm Busy" prank [4] on his celebrity friends, including Tom Holland, Kerry Washington, Tiffany Hadish, and Tommy himself. The video now has over 1.4 million views and has a lot of fashion fans questioning why they never knew Tommy Hilfiger was more than just a brand name.
Hilfiger has been in the fashion business since 1971 and has designed for multiple celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya (see: her Cinderella gown at the Met Gala [5]), Gigi Hadid, Winnie Harlow, and many other well-known stars. So, contrary to the belief of some, Hilfiger is, in fact, a real person, and he has many well-known stars who can vouch for him. If you're still not sure what to believe, check out this interview with Tommy about promoting representation and inclusivity in the fashion industry [6] (photo included) and watch Law's full prank-call video ahead.
@luxurylaw [7] Pranked called my friends.... Tom Holland, Tiffany Haddish, Tommy Hilfiger and Kerry Washington
♬ original sound - Luxury Law [8]