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Milwaukee woman who went viral for dressing up when Gruber met him on Halloween

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee woman who went viral on TikTok after dressing up as local celebrity attorney David Gruber for Halloween last weekend got to meet him on Halloween.

Kayla Schmidt, her costume and the accompanying TikTok video have racked up over half a million views in just a few days.

Milwaukee woman who went viral for dressing up when Gruber met him on Halloween

Kayla Schmidt

@get_schmidty

A call…

♬ Original sound – KAYLA

Schmidt, an avid Gruber fan, showcased her creativity and enthusiasm by imitating his signature style. Her video quickly caught the attention of viewers and eventually Grubers himself.

The real David Gruber saw Schmidt's video and arranged to meet her on Thursday afternoon. The two shared a moment of joy as they posed for photos together in matching suits and ties, cementing the connection between fan and icon.

They even got to say his famous catchphrase together: “One call, that’s all!”

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Kayla Schmidt

Schmidt told us she grew up watching TMJ4 with her parents in West Allis.

If you would like to see more videos from Schmidt, click here.

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