'I was so scared they were gonna do worse stuff': Popular beauty vlogger shares the story of her assault on Twitter
Beauty vlogger Nikkie de Jager, aka NikkieTutorials, has shared a story of assault on Twitter.
Nikkie was in Amsterdam to “dance the night away with friends” when, she says, two men attacked her and attempted to steal her purse. In her Twitter account, the night began in the usual way, with her attempt to keep her makeup simple.
On my way to Amsterdam to dance the night away with my friends! ?♀?? I tried keeping my makeup simple, but we all know how that ended………
— NikkieTutorials (@NikkieTutorials) December 2, 2017
The next morning, Nikkie updated her followers on how her evening ended: with a physical assault. She wrote, “last night in Amsterdam I was assaulted by two men. they hardcore kicked my foot, I fell down and their goal was for me to drop my purse, so they could take it. DIDN’T DROP IT, so they ran off. Assholes.” Note to thieves: Do not try to mess with a beauty blogger‘s purse.
last night in Amsterdam I was assaulted by two men. they hardcore kicked my foot, I fell down and their goal was for me to drop my purse, so they could take it. DIDN’T DROP IT, so they ran off. Assholes. ?
— NikkieTutorials (@NikkieTutorials) December 3, 2017
She describes the assault as an “eye opener,” a violent reminder that people can have “evil intentions.” Her friends reported the incident to police, but the assailants seem to have gotten away. Aside from a swollen foot and two broken nails, Nikkie went home physically unharmed, but the mental effects of the attack are still with her: She’s already noticed herself feeling more jumpy and easily startled.
my foot is very sore and swollen, but I’m okay. Just such a big eye opener… it’s good to be aware that there are people with evil intentions out there.
— NikkieTutorials (@NikkieTutorials) December 3, 2017
not gonna lie, I was so scared they were gonna do worse stuff after I fell.. but thank god they ran off and my friends ran to cops so they could chase the bitches.
— NikkieTutorials (@NikkieTutorials) December 3, 2017
today I spent with friends doing nothing but fun and positive stuff. I don’t know what I would’ve done without them! so grateful
— NikkieTutorials (@NikkieTutorials) December 3, 2017
I notice I’ll get startled if someone walks closely behind me, but I’m sure that’ll heal in time! foot is also starting to feel lots better!
— NikkieTutorials (@NikkieTutorials) December 5, 2017
Nikkie’s over 900,000 Twitter followers are working to comfort her in the wake of the attack, and it seems their kind words are actually helping. She’s received thousands of responses to her story, from cheerful well-wishers to fans sending words of advice. Even fellow beauty guru Jaclyn Hill reached out to send over some good vibes.
Thank God you're okay!! That could have been a life changing situation!! I'm so sorry that happened to you Nikkie!??
— Jaclyn Hill (@Jaclynhill) December 4, 2017
I’m so sorry to hear this—how awful to do this and especially 2 men to a woman. Disgusting. Bravo for standing your ground x
— Delibells (@Deligracy) December 4, 2017
Oh man! I hope you’re ok!! How awful
— shaaanxo (@xoShaaan) December 4, 2017
So happy that you're ok? may they both wake up with hemroids in the morning!
— Hillary Pennell (@hillary_pennell) December 4, 2017
this is something no one should ever have to experience, I’m so sorry Nikkie we are all thankful it wasn’t worse, we love you!??
— tarebear (@taryn_dene) December 4, 2017
For her part, Nikkie is back in business and still killing the YouTube beauty game. She’s already uploaded a new video: “WORLD’S WORST BLUSH?? Testing BLACK CREAM BLUSH!” If she can manage to make even black blush look cute, she’s definitely strong enough to overcome anything.
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