Cruel trolls target Christian Wilkins as he celebrates the launch of his first children’s book about a boy who likes to wear a dress
Christian Wilkins has come under attack from vile online trolls while celebrating the launch of his first children’s book.
The Dancing with the Stars alum, 28, stole the show in a figure-hugging Jean Paul Gaultier floral flock as he hammed it up for the cameras with celebrity pals, including Karl Stefanovic, at the launch of his new book Princess Mitchell in Sydney on Tuesday.
The book is about a boy named Mitchell who likes to play soccer.
He also loves being a princess and ‘likes to wear a tutu over his uniform’.
Publisher Simon and Schuster tout it as ‘a heartwarming story about making friends, celebrating differences and embracing who you are’.
Wilkins added: ‘The heart of this book is community and acceptance, and I feel so lucky to have the most amazing support around me.’
The aspiring actor and social media influencer, who’s the son of veteran Nine entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins, recently returned from a brief stint in LA, where he struggled to find work during the five-month Writers Guild of America strike that shut down Hollywood.
While inundated with nothing but love and support at the launch, keyboard warriors were firing off cruel comments online after Wilkins appeared on ABC’s Radio National program to promote Princess Mitchell.
Christian Wilkins (left) celebrated the launch of his new children’s book on Tuesday. He’s pictured with Sky News Australia presenter Gabrielle Power (right)
Cruel trolls were quick to accuse Wilkins of being a nepo baby, a term referring to children of celebrities who have succeeded in careers similar to those of their parents.
‘I don’t what it is, but I have just never warmed up to him. I think it has more to do with pretty much disliking nepo babies of pretty talentless people than anything else,’ one wrote.
Another said: ‘Can we put to bed once and for all that ‘social media influencer’ is NOT a job.’
A third added: ‘Nepo baby. How debased ‘Our ABC’ has become in its search for clicks.’
However, Wilkins has also been flooded with messages of support from celebrity friends while spruiking the book on his social media, including Leila McKinnon, former MAFS star Cameron Merchant, Erin Holland and Home and Away actress Emily Symons.
Some keyboard warriors took aim with cruel comments about Christian’s new children’s book about a boy who likes being a princess
Today show host Karl Stefanovic attended the launch with wife Jasmine and daughter Harper (all pictured with Christian Wilkins)
‘Stunning,’ former AFL star Dani Laidley commented.
Chloe Latanzzi, the daughter of late Aussie legend Olivia Newton-John added: ‘Congratulations on your creativity and your beautiful family. Thank you for your special spirit and I’m working on my own book and you inspired me even more to tell my story.’
Today show entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins supported his son at the launch
Celebrity gardener Jamie Durie attended Wilkins’ launch of Princess Mitchell
