Suni Lee is asking critics to “stop bullying” her after an look on the Victoria’s Secret Vogue Week present final week.
The Olympic gold medalist walked the runway in the course of the model’s revived trend present on Thursday, becoming a member of fellow athlete Angel Reese and storied VS Angels like Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel and Adriana Lima.
Lee mentioned she confronted backlash after her look, as she posted a TikTok with the caption “can u guys stop bullying me” over the weekend.
The quick clip confirmed Lee singing alongside to Ariana Grande’s music “Successful” within the mirror. Although Lee didn’t immediately handle why she was being bullied, she did reply one telling remark.
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“Girl I got your back. Why are people bullying you because of your height, like u can’t control that bro,” one commenter wrote.
Lee, who’s 5′0″, answered again, “Like, literally.”
The previous Auburn gymnast additionally preferred a few of the supportive messages she obtained and wrote a message to her followers within the put up’s feedback.
“i love yall😭🥹 my girls 🤍🤍,” she mentioned.
In an interview with Marie Claire previous to the present, Lee spoke about her pleasure ― and nerves ― about showing on the runway within the first place.
“Stepping into something like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show felt like a dream outside of my comfort zone,” Lee instructed the outlet. “But that’s exactly why I said yes.”
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“Growing up, I didn’t see many girls who looked like me in spaces like this. To now be here as an athlete, as someone who’s worked so hard to achieve her dreams, it feels powerful,” she added. “I want young girls to know they don’t have to fit into just one box. You can chase Olympic gold and still own your femininity.”
Bella Hadid, who walked within the Victoria’s Secret present as properly final week, additionally confronted criticism for her runway look, however for a wholly totally different cause.
Some detractors have been vital of the mannequin’s stroll, although Hadid was positive to set individuals straight on her Instagram story in regards to the “why” behind why she may’ve appeared just a little wobbly in one in all her seems.
“Ok we’re not going to pretend these wings weren’t 50 pounds but HOW BEAUTIFUL,” Hadid wrote on her Instagram story on the time.
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