A DIY fanatic has become a viral sensation posting clips of herself renovating her home while dressed as a superhero. Emma Downer, 35, a former business consultant, dons fancy-dress costumes to become characters such as Spiderman, Wonder Woman and Superwoman to paint and revamp her house.
Having gained more than 300,000 followers and millions of views on TikTok, Emma, who lives in Bristol, was able to quit her job in March 2021 to become a full-time internet star. That was just a year after she first downloaded the app and began posting videos of her handywork.
Remembering how she got started on TikTok during the first Covid lockdown, Emma said: “With everyone at home and not allowed to hire people for work around the house, suddenly people were having to figure out DIY hacks themselves. It’s been really empowering to see other people taking control and learning skills they didn’t think they could do. To be part of that and help others is very rewarding.”
