He’s the eccentric son of Richard Wilkins, known as much for his fashion-forward outfits as he is his self-deprecating humour.
And Christian Wilkins delighted fans on Tuesday, after sharing a series of hilarious snaps following the Victoria’s Secret show in Shanghai.
Despite not attending the star-studded event, the 22-year-old appeared to use his imagination in what it would be like if he were to have gone.
Getting into the spirit! Christian Wilkins delighted fans on Tuesday, after sharing a series of hilarious snaps following the Victoria’s Secret show in Shanghai
One snap showed the genetically-blessed star wearing a yellow floor-length gown, complete with a thigh-high split and white high heels.
He jokingly captioned the photo: ‘Now to the Victoria’s Secret after party!!’
Another image showed his face photoshopped over supermodel Candice Swanepoel’s, after she walked the runway at the 22nd annual show.
Photoshop: Another image (L) showed his face photoshopped over supermodel Candice Swanepoel’s (R), after she walked the runway at the 22nd annual show
‘Thank you so much Victoria’s Secret,’ he captioned.
The Instagram snaps come after Christian’s media personality father Richard, shared a heartfelt tribute to his son on the Today show.
The 63-year-old was on the verge of tears as he shared a truly heartwarming message to his gay rights advocate son Christian.
At the end of a segment, the proud father stopped the show, stared straight down the camera lens, and shared his first ever on-air tribute to his ‘beautiful boy.’
‘Extremely proud’: Richard Wilkins was on the verge of tears on the Today show Thursday, as he shared a truly heartwarming message to his son and gay rights advocate Christian, 22
A notable buzz of anticipation filled the studio, after the 62-year-old requested: ‘Look. I just want to say something.’
‘It was a significant day yesterday for Australia, which has of course resonated around the world – and it was also a very profound day for my family.’
He held his composure as he announced: ‘My son Christian has been a passionate advocate for marriage equality.’
‘Profound day for my family’: ‘It was a significant day yesterday for Australia, which has of course resonated around the world – and it was also a very profound day for my family’ he said
But Richard’s voice began to crack under the weight of joy as he continued to sing the praises of his brave, determined son.
‘To see the joy and relief on his face yesterday made me very happy and extremely proud of my beautiful boy,’ he said.
‘It feels to me like we all grew up a little bit yesterday. I love you very much darling, very proud. Thank you.’
On the verge of tears: ‘To see the joy and relief on his face yesterday made me very happy and extremely proud of my beautiful boy,’ the teary Today star continued
‘We all grew up yesterday’: ‘It feels to me like we all grew up a little bit yesterday. I love you very much darling, very proud. Thank you’ (pictured with Andrew Kelly)
Finally! As Richard took a deep breath, it was clear from his expression that a weight had finally been lifted following Wednesday’s marriage equality ‘yes’ vote
As Richard took a deep breath, it was clear from his expression that a weight had finally been lifted following Wednesday’s vote.
His son, who goes by ‘Prince’ on social media, has been busy celebrating Wednesday’s result alongside close friend Andrew Kelly.
The pair have been a regular fixtures on red carpets in recent weeks, often seen arm-in-arm.
Celebrate! His son, who goes by ‘Prince’ on social media, has been busy celebrating Wednesday’s result alongside close friend Andrew Kelly
Love wins! At the GQ Men Of The Year Awards on Wednesday they sported ‘love wins’ badges, and at one point celebrated the monumental marriage equality result with a kiss on the cheek
At the GQ Men Of The Year Awards on Wednesday night, Christian and Andrew were in high spirits and were pictured sharing an embrace.
The dapper pair sported rainbow ‘love wins’ badges and at one point celebrated the monumental marriage equality result with a kiss on the cheek.
Style: Christian is often hailed by fans for his unique and fashion-forward style
Arm-in-arm: The pair have been a regular fixtures on red carpets in recent weeks, often seen arm-in-arm
Richard’s message had a clear impact on his son, who shared the video to Instagram, accompanied by his own powerful message.
‘I’ve never felt prouder to be an Aussie. I’m so lucky to have a family that love and support me,’ he began.
‘But to all the kids out there who might not receive unconditional love know you are accepted, you are important and you are cared for. Go Australia!’
‘You are important’: Christian replied to the tribute on Instagram, praising his family, and adding: ‘to all the kids out there who might not receive unconditional love know you are accepted, you are important and you are cared for’
Richard is a father-of-five, and has never been afraid of showing support for his children in the public forum.
In September, he gave a rare interview to 9Honey’s podcast, explaining how becoming a father at 18 changed his life.
The 63-year-old said the arrival of his first son Adam in 1973, who has Down Syndrome and is now 44, forced the former pop star ‘to suddenly grow up.’
Proud dad: Richard is a father-of-five, and has never been afraid of showing support for his children in the public forum (R-L Christian, Richard, Adam, and Nicholas Wilkins)
The entertainment reporter, who began his showbiz career as pop singer ‘Richard Wilde’, revealed he ‘first got lucky’ on his 18th birthday.
‘It was a 16-year-old girl who I didn’t know very well and she fell pregnant… so we got married of course,’ he explained.
Based in rural New Zealand, the couple went on to have a son, Adam, who they later found out had Down Syndrome.
‘Suddenly grown up’: The 63-year-old said the arrival of his first son Adam in 1973, who has Down Syndrome and is now 44, forced the former pop star ‘to suddenly grow up’
‘I didn’t quite know how to handle all that at the tender age of 18, but now I often refer to him as my rock,’ Richard said of his firstborn child.
‘I don’t know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t been forced to suddenly grow up at the age of 18,’ he continued.
The Today presenter, who celebrated 30 years with Channel Nine earlier this year, said the ‘greatest thing’ in his life are his children.
‘My rock’: ‘I didn’t quite know how to handle all that at the tender age of 18, but now I often refer to him as my rock,’ Richard said of his firstborn child
Best things in life are free: The Today presenter, who celebrated 30 years with Channel Nine earlier this year, said the ‘greatest thing’ in his life are his children