Kim Kardashian has delivered an unexpected Christmas surprise with her eerie rendition of the holiday classic “Santa Baby”, produced by Travis Barker. Accompanying the sultry cover is a Nadia Lee Cohen-directed video that blends unnerving nostalgia with surreal storytelling, creating a festive yet unsettling atmosphere.
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In the video, Kim takes center stage, crawling through a retro-inspired home dressed in a blonde wig and a nude Skims set. The lo-fi visuals, seemingly shot on an old digital camera, are punctuated with glitches as Kim’s haunting rendition of the holiday tune plays softly in the background. Cohen’s signature aesthetic—marked by elements of modern banality and twisted Americana—infuses every frame with an offbeat charm.
The combination of Cohen’s uncanny visuals and Kim’s sultry take on the classic creates a bold, provocative reimagining of holiday cheer. The house is the setting for a series of absurd and surreal vignettes. These include brawling men, a lifeless woman trimming a Christmas tree, a group indulging in a game of naked Twister, and even a nativity scene complete with a live donkey and a modern-day Mother Mary. The video culminates in a standout moment with a surprise appearance from Macaulay Culkin, channeling his iconic Christmas film legacy from Home Alone.
Nadia Lee Cohen’s creative touch is evident throughout the visual narrative. Known for her collaborations with Kim, including Skims campaigns and high-profile magazine features, Cohen brings her unique vision to life with themes of unnerving nostalgia and subversive holiday cheer.
Kim Kardashian’s “Santa Baby” video offers a fresh and provocative take on a beloved Christmas classic, cementing her ability to blend the traditional with the avant-garde. Watch the full video above to experience the surreal holiday spectacle.
