A Harsh Reality Check
Julia Roberts, the beloved Hollywood actress, was late to the social media game, joining Instagram in June 2018. Little did she know, her introduction to the platform would bring a harsh reality check. After a photo of her with her niece, Emma Roberts, was posted on Instagram, Julia faced a barrage of negative comments about her appearance. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey for Harper’s Bazaar, she recounted the experience, expressing her shock and dismay at the online cruelty she witnessed firsthand.
The Emotional Impact
Roberts shared the emotional toll the comments took on her. "I’m a 50-year-old woman and I know who I am, and still my feelings got hurt," she said. The hurtful remarks about her aging and appearance overshadowed the joy and innocence captured in the photo. "I thought, ‘What if I was 15?’" she pondered, highlighting the potential impact such negativity could have on younger, more impressionable individuals.
Viral Response
The incident gained further attention when beauty influencer Samantha Marika combined the audio of Julia’s interview with the candid photo and posted it on Instagram. The video quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussions about online bullying and its effects on mental health. Viewers were disturbed by the vitriol directed at Roberts and her niece, with many expressing their support and empathy in the comments.
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