Madonna, the seven-time Grammy-winning singer, recently took to Twitter to show off her new look, claiming she looks cute now that the swelling from her surgery has gone down. This tweet came after fans expressed confusion over her appearance at the 2023 Grammys. During her quick appearance, Madonna introduced Kim Petras, the first transwoman to perform at the show and win a Grammy, and Sam Smith for their performance of “Unholy.” However, she quickly became a trending topic on social media after fans made remarks about how different her face looked.
Days after the Grammys, Madonna took to Instagram to criticize those who focused on her looks rather than the speech she gave before the historic performance she introduced. She captioned an Instagram video on Feb. 7, saying, “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 also mentioned ageism and misogyny in the world and how women over the age of 45 are not celebrated. Madonna went on to say that she looks forward to continuing her subversive behavior, pushing boundaries, standing up to the patriarchy, and most of all, enjoying her life.
Though Madonna has never publicly confirmed or denied plastic surgery rumors, in 2012, she said that she is not against plastic surgery but is against discussing it. Despite the criticism, Madonna has never apologized for any of the creative choices she has made, nor the way she looks or dresses. She understands that the media has degraded her since the beginning of her career, but she believes that it is all a test, and she is happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind her can have an easier time in the years to come.
In conclusion, Madonna is a strong and talented woman who is not afraid to speak her mind and push boundaries. While fans may have made remarks about her appearance, Madonna has used this opportunity to address issues of ageism and misogyny in the world. She is an inspiration to women around the globe who are struggling with similar issues and continues to be an icon in the music industry.
