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The Wilking Sisters is an American social media duo brand consisting of sisters Miranda and Melanie Wilking. [1] [2] The sisters were featured in the Netflix docu-series Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult . [3] [4] Having danced together since they were young, [5] they performed choreography together for millions of followers since early 2020 until a fallout with 7M Films, [6] in wherein Miranda was reportedly "abducted" by the cult-like company. [7] [8]

Miranda Wilking is an American social media personality. [9] [10] She received widespread media coverage for being a victim of 7M Films, an alleged religious cult. [11] [12] Wilking was the protagonist of the Netflix docu-series Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult . [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

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  2. ↑ Winters, Haley (February 14, 2018). "Fun Facts About Dancing Duo The Wilking Sisters". www.sweetyhigh.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ DeLetter, Emily. "Who are the Wilking sisters? Miranda, Melanie in 'Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult'". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ Dow, Marissa (May 29, 2024). "A Haunting Update On The 'Dancing For The Devil' Sisters, Miranda And Melanie Wilking". Betches. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ "The Wilking Sisters Drama Is The Mindless Popcorn Munching Event You Need Right Now". Gomiblog. February 28, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bluestone, Gabrielle (May 5, 2022). "Dancing in the Name of the Lord". The Cut. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  7. ↑ Fox, MeiMei. "The Wilking Sisters On How To Become A Social Media Influencer". Forbes. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  8. ↑ McCrory, Connor (March 23, 2022). "TikTok star Miranda Derrick mocks family saying she was abducted by "cult"". Dexerto. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ Veloso, Lea (May 29, 2024). "Where Is Melanie Wilking Now? Here's Whether Her Sister Miranda Is Involved In Her 'New Chapter' After 7M Cult Allegations". StyleCaster. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ Fox, MeiMei. "The Wilking Sisters On How To Become A Social Media Influencer". Forbes. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  11. ↑ Marks, Andrea (March 21, 2023). "Dancers Sue 7M Films Claiming Owner Runs a 'Cult'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  12. ↑ Bluestone, Gabrielle (May 5, 2022). "Dancing in the Name of the Lord". The Cut. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  13. ↑ Palumbo, Jacqui (May 28, 2024). "A new Netflix docuseries unravels what it calls a 'cult' for TikTok dancers". CNN. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  14. ↑ Robledo, Anthony. "Not 'brainwashed': Miranda Derrick hits back after portrayal in 'Dancing for the Devil'". USA TODAY. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ Mohammed, Leyla (June 7, 2024). "After TikTok Star Miranda Called Out Netflix's New Docuseries And Maintained That She's Not Part Of A Cult, Her Sister Responded". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
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