18-year-old Ella Devi is a Sri Lankan-American content creator who gained attention for supporting New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani while showing off a wardrobe full of luxury vintage pieces.
She first went viral during her election campaign for Mamdani, earning herself the title of ‘Hot Girl for Zahran’.Her growing online presence includes more than 34,600 followers on TikTok, where she regularly shares clothing videos along with her political views. In one of her recent posts, she called abolishing ICE a “moderate position,” while in another she appeared explaining why someone can’t be a Republican and dress like Caroline Bessette Kennedy.
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Davie is also starting to gain wider recognition, having recently been named to Her Campus’s 22 Under 22 awards, which highlight students “who are shaping the world on their own terms.” She also caught attention at X after commenting on Sydney Sweeney and her fashion choices in the final season of Euphoria.Despite her progressive messages, much of the discussion about Devi has focused on her lifestyle. She frequently appears in classic clothing from brands such as Chanel, Miu Miu, Tom Ford, and Valentino, with some items reportedly worth thousands of dollars.
Her posts recently sparked criticism on a popular New York influencer discussion forum on Reddit, where users questioned the discrepancy between her politics and personal style. “She hates MAGA Barbie Sydney Sweeney, and I don’t care, but acting like she’s wearing the best clothes in NYC just because her wardrobe is vintage is laughable,” one user wrote.“Not with this big Chanel bag,” they added.“Socialist laugh,” one user wrote, while another said: “How can one call themselves a socialist when at the same time they are so deeply invested in status and exclusivity.
The tone of her tweets is very pretentious.Additional comments included: “I don’t care for Sweeney but that’s corny” and “It’s the most ridiculous identity and not in a completely disingenuous way.”Another user added: “Calling yourself a socialist while wearing a t-shirt with a huge YSL logo is crazy.”However, not all reactions were critical. Some users defended Devi, especially her political stance.“I love her other work, it’s very anti-racist and feminist in an industry that really needs it,” one user said.Davy also responded to criticism of X, saying: “My name is Ella Davy and I approve of this message.”
