Christian Wilkins reveals why he works out at the gym in a full face of makeup – after announcing he’s ‘stepping out of his father Richard’s shadow’

Christian Wilkins has revealed his unusual gym habit.

The son of entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins shared a selfie to his Instagram Stories wearing a full face of make up as he worked out at the gym.

The 28-year-old captioned the post on Thursday: ‘Hot tip – always go to the gym in full glam in case you meet your future ex husband x.’

The flamboyant socialite dazzled in heavy makeup which included a bright pink eye shadow. 

Christian is a brand ambassador for Mecca and often posts makeup tips and tutorials to his social media. 

Christian Wilkins, 28, (pictured) revealed on Thursday that he likes to hit the gym wearing full makeup ‘in case he meets his future ex-husband’ there 

It comes after Christian recently announced he’s finally making a name for himself as a star outside of simply being known as entertainment reporter Richard’s son. 

‘I’m so close with my dad, but it’s also stepping out from his shadow,’ he told Stellar magazine. 

‘I think people look at me and are like, “Oh, there actually is a place for him as an individual” It’s not just being someone’s son.

It comes after Christian recently announced he's finally making a name for himself as a star outside of simply being known as entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins' (right) son

It comes after Christian recently announced he’s finally making a name for himself as a star outside of simply being known as entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins’ (right) son

‘I have something to provide for myself and I think that is really exciting. I find that very rewarding,’ he added. 

In September, Australia’s ‘ultimate nepo babies’ were revealed as the country’s most privileged offspring were named.

Christian was one of those young and upcoming stars who many claim got where they are because of their famous parents.

In September, Australia's 'ultimate nepo babies' were revealed as the country's most privileged offspring were named. Christian was one of those young and upcoming stars who many claim got where they are because of their famous parents

In September, Australia’s ‘ultimate nepo babies’ were revealed as the country’s most privileged offspring were named. Christian was one of those young and upcoming stars who many claim got where they are because of their famous parents 

According to a Reddit thread that chimed in on who they believe are the biggest local nepo babies, Christian is the ultimate nepo baby ‘by a mile’.

The fashionista made a name for himself walking red carpets with his father and briefly tried his hand at acting in the series Eden.

Considered one of Australia’s fastest growing influencers, Christian landed a desk job at Channel Nine straight out of school.

He now has over 45,900 followers on Instagram and brand deals with Golden Gaytime, Vida Glow, Mecca and Sunglass Hut.

According to a Reddit thread that chimed in on who they believe are the biggest local nepo babies, Christian is the ultimate nepo baby 'by a mile'

According to a Reddit thread that chimed in on who they believe are the biggest local nepo babies, Christian is the ultimate nepo baby ‘by a mile’ 

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