Madonna Responds To Critics Over Her Appearance at Grammys 2023
Madonna isn’t staying silent and is speaking out against the critics of her appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards over the weekend.
The “Material Girl” singer stepped out for the event to introduce Sam Smith and Kim Petras‘ performance of “Unholy” at the annual music event.
However, as Madonna pointed out, all the attention was on her appearance, rather than what she said in her intro about the musicians.
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Sharing a backstage video on her Instagram, Madonna wrote, “Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim- Many people chose to only talk about Close-up photos of me Taken with a long lens camera By a press photographer that Would distort anyone’s face!!”
She went on, “Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in. A world that refuses to celebrate women pass the age of 45 And feels the need to punish her If she continues to be strong willed, hard-working and adventurous.”
“I have never apologized for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and I’m not going to start,” Madonna continued. “I have been degraded by the media since the beginning of my career but I understand that this is all a test and I am happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind me can have an easier time in the years to come.”
Madonna concluded her post, writing that she looks “forward to many more years of subversive behavior -pushing boundaries-Standing up to the patriarchy -and Most of all enjoying my life.”