Madonna’s appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards has sparked outrage online, with many angry comments about her “new face”. The 64-year-old singer says people’s reactions are an example of “the misogyny that permeates the world we live in”. , a world that refuses to celebrate women after 45,” The Guardian and Elle magazine report.

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Madonna has responded to critics of her appearance at the Grammy Awards, calling the attacks “misogynistic” and ageist.

Shortly after the appearance of the legendary American singer at the Grammy Awards, images of Madonna, mocked by Internet users for her appearance, began to spread.

British host Piers Morgan has been accused of harassment after he shared a close-up photo of Madonna on social media that night with the caption: “I thought Halloween was in October.”

Madonna, winner of seven Grammy Awards in her four-decade career, said she was disappointed and complained on Instagram that talk of her appearance overshadowed a groundbreaking moment at the Grammys: Kim Petras, a transgender singer, and Britain’s Sam Smith received award award for the best pop duet with the song Unholy.

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“I have never apologized for any creative choice I’ve made or the way I look or dress, and I’m not going to start,” Madonna wrote.

“I have been humiliated by the media since the beginning of my career, but I understand that this is all a test, and I am happy to be a leader so that it will be easier for all women after me in the years to come. As Beyoncé would say: You won’t break my soul.”

Madonna accused the press that instead of focusing on her speech about “the courage of artists like Sam and Kim, a lot of people chose to talk only about my close-up photos taken by a camera that could distort any face!” .

Madonna claims prejudice is rife in the entertainment industry

The 64-year-old singer slammed the entertainment industry for its prejudice against women who have long careers behind them.

“Once again I found myself in the blinding light of the ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in,” she said.

“A world that refuses to celebrate a woman after 45 and feels the need to punish her if she continues to be strong-willed, hardworking and adventurous,” Madonna wrote.