A Paris Fashion Week interview with Miranda Kerr went viral after the interviewer seemingly failed to recognise her as one of the world's most iconic supermodels. TikTok influencer Florrie Tyler caught up with Kerr as she arrived at Stella McCartney's Spring/Summer 2027 show and casually asked if she had ever attended any of the designer's previous events.
Kerr replied that she had both attended and walked in a show in 2013, which made Tyler double-check if she really meant she had been on the runway.
Kerr appeared to take the exchange in good humour, responding: 'A bit of both, really... surprise!'
Tyler later shared the footage on social media, writing, 'Not me being blissfully unaware that I was talking to THE QUEEN of modelling'.
The moment quickly attracted attention, with many viewers teasing Tyler for discovering Kerr's modelling career only during the interview.
@florrietylerrr not me being blissfully unaware that i was talking to THE QUEEN of modelling…! #mirandakerr #saxophonesgetttinglouder #pfw #stellamccartney ♬ Saxophones getting louder - Sped Up - AntonioVivald
Viewers Mock Florrie
One commenter summarised the reaction, stating, 'You walked a show before?' Girl, she's a fucking supermodel'.
Another viewer expressed concern that influencers often receive journalism opportunities primarily due to their social media presence.
'This is what bothers me, when people who actually study journalism get passed over just because someone else has a bigger social media following,' the commenter wrote. 'Especially when those influencers lack the research skills and experience of a trained journalist.'
Others responded more light-heartedly to Tyler's apparent lack of recognition. 'How do you not know the Miranda Kerr, she's top 10 most famous VS Angels of all time,' a commenter wrote.
However, some viewers offered a counterpoint, admitting they also did not recognise Kerr initially and questioning whether interviewers can reasonably be expected to identify every public figure they encounter.
Is Mocking Justified?
The incident prompts discussion about how much criticism is appropriate when an interviewer fails to recognise a celebrity.
ABC's editorial guidance recommends journalists research interview subjects, though it acknowledges that unexpected encounters can make preparation difficult.
In Tyler's case, criticism centres on Kerr's prominence in fashion. The viral clip does not show Tyler making false claims or publishing inaccurate information. Instead, the mistake led to an awkward moment that was widely shared.
Famous Faces Missed
Tyler is not the first interviewer to recognise a celebrity only after the conversation has begun.
In 2024, several similar incidents drew attention when interviewers failed to immediately recognise actors such as Henry Winkler, Chloë Sevigny, and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.
This guy stopping Chloe on the street for a fit check and having no clue who she is ijbol pic.twitter.com/CX8AhWYygV
— Chloe Sevigny enthusiast🐇 (@shrinetosevigny) April 11, 2024
In 2017, a Houston television reporter interviewed NFL star Adrian Peterson about road rage, only discovering his identity after asking his name at the end.
These encounters are memorable because they briefly reverse the usual dynamic, presenting celebrities as ordinary strangers.
Kerr's Fashion History
Miranda Kerr, born on 20 April 1983 in Sydney, Australia, has worked with leading fashion houses such as Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Stella McCartney. In 2007, she became the first Australian model to be named a Victoria's Secret Angel.
Her high-fashion breakthrough came with Balenciaga's Spring 2010 show. She also walked in Prada's Fall 2010 show in Milan and appeared in multiple shows for Dior, Chanel, and Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week in 2011.
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Kerr first walked for Stella McCartney in 2011 and returned in 2013, which she referenced in her conversation with Tyler.
At the designer's Spring/Summer 2027 presentation in Paris, Kerr made her first runway appearance since 2017, marking her third time modelling for McCartney.
The viral encounter transformed a routine fashion-week interview into an unexpected celebrity moment, highlighting the contrast between Kerr's established career and Tyler's apparent surprise.
