Nia Wilkerson, a TikTok icon who bears a striking resemblance to a character from the 2004 movie ‘The Polar Express,’ has become a viral sensation during the holiday season. Despite not really being the girl from the movie, Nia has embraced her digital doppelgänger and gained nearly 250,000 followers. She has turned her popularity into a career, earning about $250 per video and participating in TikTok’s creator fund. Nia’s rise to fame has also helped her overcome social anxiety. While she has faced some negative feedback online, Nia continues to bring joy to her followers by spreading holiday cheer through her videos.
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