Alix Earle Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction At Kentucky Derby With Texans WR Braxton Berrios
Alix Earle Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction At Kentucky Derby With Texans WR Braxton Berrios
TikTok influencer Alix Earle faced significant backlash after sharing her reaction to winning at the Kentucky Derby. The 24-year-old attended the prestigious horse racing event in Louisville with her boyfriend, Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios. Dressed in a form-fitting black dress complemented by a large black hat, Earle experienced an unexpected wardrobe malfunction during her celebration.
In her social media post, Earle revealed that the top of her dress “fell off” amid the excitement. She captioned the video noting that Berrios was so thrilled about winning a substantial amount of money that he failed to notice her predicament. The footage shows her jumping enthusiastically while holding her dress to prevent exposure, as Berrios, sporting a pink suit jacket, celebrated their win.
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The couple’s combined wealth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Earle boasts an impressive 7.4 million TikTok followers, 4.2 million Instagram followers, and nearly 1 million Snapchat followers. She ranked 30th on Forbes’ list of Top Creators last year, having accumulated about $8 million in earnings.
According to industry professional Vickie Segar, Earle commands approximately $450,000 per sponsored post. Beyond social media, she hosts the podcast “Hot Mess with Alix Earle” and recently invested in an alcohol seltzer brand called SipMARGS. Her boyfriend Berrios signed a one-year $2 million contract with the Houston Texans in March after being traded from the Miami Dolphins.
Public Reaction to Earle’s Kentucky Derby Celebration
The public response to Earle’s video was overwhelmingly negative, with many viewers criticizing her for being insensitive rather than focusing on her wardrobe mishap. Comments across social media platforms reflected frustration with what many perceived as tone-deaf flaunting of wealth during challenging economic times.
One Reddit user remarked: “Rich people winning more money while the rest of America remains broke and wondering how they’ll afford food, gas, rent, utilities…” Another commenter drew parallels to “The Hunger Games,” referencing “watching from district 12” – the poorest region in the fictional nation of Panem.
Several comments highlighted the contrast between Earle’s celebration and everyday financial struggles:
- “Nauseating. So out of touch.”
- “While I’m headed to my 12-hour nursing shift where I don’t get paid nearly enough”
- “I’m still stuck on egg prices”
The backlash underscores growing tensions regarding wealth disparity and the perceived disconnect between influential social media personalities and economic realities faced by many Americans. Earle’s background includes a BBA in marketing from the University of Miami and previous marketing experience with her family’s construction company, which is run by her father Thomas “TJ” Earle.
In early April, Earle moved into Berrios’ $2.7 million Miami home after her lease expired, though he’ll be spending significant time in Texas following his recent contract. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model first gained viral attention in 2022 for content about her struggles with severe acne, representing a stark contrast to the luxury lifestyle displayed in her recent Derby video.
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