A heartwarming video of a sleepy cat attempting to stay awake to watch its owner's makeup routine has brought joy to viewers on social media. The viral video, which was shared on TikTok on December 18, has already gathered over 1.6 million views. In the clip, the cat is seen sitting on its owner's vanity table early in the morning, clearly fascinated by the skincare and makeup routines. Despite appearing visibly tired, the cat makes an effort to stay awake and keep a close eye on its owner. The video's creator, known as @meowitsthesakitties on TikTok, stated in the post that the video was filmed at 4 a.

m. The owner also mentioned in the comments that this early hour is when they get ready for their daily commute to work, which starts at 6 a.m. It seems that the cat's attachment to its owner is exceptionally strong, as it insists on being in front of her face whenever she is doing her makeup. @meowitsthesakitties owns four cats and regularly features them on her TikTok account. In another video, she mentioned how she came across many cats in need through the "cat distribution system." The heartwarming video has received overwhelming support from viewers, amassing over 460,000 likes and 900 comments. Users have shared their similar experiences and anecdotes about their own cats. Some have expressed a desire to have a cat like the one in the video, while others have humorously shared how their own cats behave during their beauty routines. Newsweek has reached out to @meowitsthesakitties for additional information.