The new music video for KATSEYE‘s single ‘Pinky Up’ has produced a buzz beyond the track itself thanks to a cameo by model and public figure Vivian Wilson, who is also known as the estranged daughter of Elon Musk. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Wilson described her brief role as the role of a lifetime, and her appearance has been widely shared and discussed online. The song was released on April 9, and the video drop arrived in time to amplify excitement around the group’s upcoming Coachella performances.
Wilson’s segment is short but visually striking: she and a small group of collaborators stage a tongue-in-cheek vignette involving a car trunk, pastel styling and playful theatrics. Fans have pointed to the moment as proof of the group’s affinity for theatrical visuals and campy, high-energy staging. Wilson has been publicly supportive of KATSEYE in the past, and her return to their orbit — this time on camera — adds a layer of crossover cultural moment that mixes pop music fandom with influencer visibility.
A short but memorable cameo
The cameo unfolds roughly a minute into the clip, where Wilson appears alongside performers credited as Saturn Risin9, Mel 4Ever, VHEX and model Katalina. The vignette plays like a mini skit: a band member named Daniela is shown tucked into the trunk of a car, surrounded by props and snacks, before emerging to join the other performers in a choreographed parking-lot routine. The segment plays with pop tropes — costume changes, a handed sword, and shouted pronouns — all while keeping the tone deliberately playful. Wilson told Teen Vogue they served looks despite cold conditions and called the scene unforgettable.
How the scene plays out on screen
Visually, the video drips in pastel outfits, highly stylized makeup and a hyper-curated mood that fans describe as both retro and modern. The clip gives each member a distinctive moment and centers the group dynamic over individual spotlighting; notably, member Manon is absent because she is on a hiatus announced earlier this year. Despite that gap, the group’s energy remains intact, and the choreography, prop work and camera angles push the song’s high-tempo, club-ready sound. Wilson’s appearance functions as a cameo that both complements the aesthetic and serves as a talking point for viewers and media outlets alike.
Fan reaction and viral response
Social media response was immediate: clips and reaction posts circulated within minutes of the video’s release, many celebrating Wilson’s presence and the scene’s campy flair. Fans who follow Wilson and KATSEYE had already seen her engage with the group on platforms previously, including a viral dance video she shared the prior year. The new role has reignited conversation about crossover moments between internet personalities and mainstream pop acts, and some commentators speculated about whether Wilson might appear onstage during the group’s Coachella sets. The single itself has been described as an earworm, and the combination of a catchy track plus a memorable visual cameo helped the clip trend among music and queer communities online.
KATSEYE’s connection with the LGBTQ+ community
Beyond the cameo, KATSEYE has cultivated strong ties to queer audiences. The group has been open about identity and allyship: member Lara publicly came out as queer in March 2026, and member Megan shared that she is bisexual during a June 2026 live chat with Lara. The band has woven supportive messaging into their music as well; one track, ‘Mean Girls’, includes a line that explicitly blesses transgender women and those who identify between categories, signaling inclusion as part of their creative brand. Featuring a high-profile transgender model like Wilson in a prominent video moment aligns with that history of visible support.
Why the moment matters
Wilson’s brief appearance operates on several levels: it is a pop-cultural cameo, a nod to fan communities, and a visible instance of trans representation in a mainstream pop moment. The video reinforces KATSEYE‘s flair for dramatic, shareable visuals while underscoring ongoing conversations about identity and allyship in pop music. Whether viewers remember the trunk gag, the sword handoff, or simply the chorus itself, the clip has succeeded in generating conversation. As ‘Pinky Up’ heads into festival performances and streaming playlists, the cameo ensures the single will continue to be discussed beyond its initial release window.