Madonna has found herself the subject of much internet talk recently, and not for the reasons she would have wished.
Earlier this month, the Queen of Pop made an appearance at the 65th Grammy Awards to introduce Kim Petras and Sam Smith ahead of their much-talked-about performance.
Yet while she’s well versed in dealing with controversial headlines, Madonna was forced to defend herself due to criticism regarding her appearance …
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The iconic pop legend made a name for herself by challenging the norms and shaking things up when she first burst onto the scene. These days she’s a certified icon and at 64 years of age she isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Yet the iconic singer sparked concern amongst fans at the weekend due to her appearance.
Celebrities in the modern age seem to be wholly fascinated with the idea of retaining their youthful looks for as long as possible. And it’s not just living healthy lives and using clever makeup techniques to achieve the desired effect.
No, plastic surgery and body modification appears to be more popular than ever. It’s been a fixture of life among the A-listers of the world for decades, and rather than becoming a trend on the decline, it’s only become more prominent in recent years.
Madonna’s words at the Grammy’s, while fierce, didn’t draw half so much attention as her face, which fans online were quick to remark upon. Some claimed to hardly recognize her, what with her enlarged lips, swollen cheeks, and braided hair.
One viewer tweeted: “Madonna who? That can’t be her? Can it ?”
Another added: “#GRAMMYs I really wish Madonna never touched her face. There really was no reason. She was going to age beautifully. She’s always been beautiful. #Stopplayingwithyallface#Grammys2023#Madonna.”
A third commented: “I love Madonna. I really do. But lord what did she do to her face.”
Madonna wasted no time in responding to the people who criticized and questioned her 2023 Grammys’ appearance.
The pop icon shared a lengthy post on social media where she stated the criticism of her looks was rooted in “the ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in.”
Fast forward to yesterday, though, and Madonna posted a picture of herself accompanied by the caption: “Look how cute i am now that swelling from surgery has gone down. Lol.”
I must admit, I was slightly alarmed by Madonna’s appearance at the Grammy’s, but at the same time she makes a good argument concerning the opinions of others and the unrealistic beauty standards of society.
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