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Madonna blasts ‘ageism and misogyny’ after facing cruel jibes about appearance at Grammys-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro
‘I look forward to many more years of subversive behavior,’ she said.
Madonna said that the world refuses to appreciate women beyond the age of 45 (Picture: Shutterstock)
Madonna has hit back at the criticism she received over her appearance at the Grammy Awards 2023.
The Like a Virgin singer, 64, was at the glitzy bash to introduce Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ Unholy performance.
But fans and fellow celebrities took savage swipes at the pop icon’s look, with the likes of Lorraine Kelly making a brutal dig and remarking: ‘What’s going on ?!’
Piera Morgan also weighed in and was the subject of a backlash for a ‘spiteful’ post in which he compared the Material Girl hitmaker’s get-up to a Halloween costume.
On Tuesday, the Vogue performer responded to the cruel jibes in a defiant Instagram post in which she blasted ‘ageism and misogyny’.
She wrote that while she was there for the Stay With Me star and Kim, noting that she became the first trans woman to perform at the ceremony, ‘many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me.’
‘[They were] taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone’s face!!,’ the Lika a Prayer chart topper explained.
Madonna continued: ‘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 past the age of 45 and feels the need to punish her If she continues to be strong-willed, hard-working and adventurous.
Madonna said she wouldn’t give up the fight against the patriarchy (Picture: Getty Images)
Madonna said she had been ‘degraded’ by the media since her early career (Picture: Invision/AP, File)
‘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.
‘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.’
The Hung Up singer quoted a lyric from the Beyonce hit Break My Soul, adding: ‘You won’t break my soul.’
Madonna said most of all she was going to enjoy her life (Picture: SplashNews.com)
‘I look forward to many more years of subversive behavior -pushing boundaries-Standing up to the patriarchy – and most of all enjoying my life,’ she added.
‘Bow down b***hes!’
Madonna is currently preparing for her world tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her iconic career.
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Demand (understandably) has been so high for tickets, that she recently added a fifth London date due to the previous four being sold out.
Last month, Madonna added 23 new dates across North America and Europe, with second shows in Miami, Las Vegas, Milan, Barcelona, as well as three nights in Paris and four nights in New York and Los Angeles.
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