Pink Fires Back at Internet Troll for Age-Shaming, Embracing Leotards at Work
Pink shuts down a troll who claimed she 'got old' by expressing gratitude for aging and embracing her ability to rock a leotard at work A powerful clap back that celebrates self-confidence and defies ageist stereotypes
Pink, 44, addressed a hater's comment about her age, asserting that she doesn't feel old and is grateful for aging. She expressed her gratitude for being able to continue wearing a leotard to work and emphasized that growing older is a positive experience for her.
She continued: "It's a blessing to have life and years, to be this strong and able. To still have the power to bother complete strangers just by existing. Hell yeah times 44!"
This isn't the first time that the singer of "Raise Your Glass" has responded to a troll who suggested she had aged. In 2018, a user on X wrote: "Wow Pink looks so old that she should be named Purple instead."
"You must be from [L.A.]," Pink responded. "Well, there are still a few people in the world who decide to age gracefully. I've earned every minute of my 38 years. How about you? Because I've never heard of you until you mentioned my name. I'll call you little purple troll."
In a later post, the "Trustfall" singer mentioned that she believes growing old is a blessing and she's okay with having some wrinkles.
Pink performs at Golden 1 Center on October 12, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images
"If you have lines around your eyes and mouth, it means you've had a lot of laughter," she wrote. "I hope to look older in 10 years, because that will mean I'm still living."
Pink has previously mentioned her decision to embrace aging organically, instead of opting for plastic surgery.
"Fortunately, I've never relied on my appearance," she shared in 2020. "I've chosen to prioritize my talent and uniqueness over my looks. So join me in embracing aging the traditional way (wearing a tutu, ruling at 30 mph, 100 feet in the air at 40) yasssssssss."
Following her honest statement, Kelly Clarkson supported the "Just Give Me a Reason" singer's perspective on getting older.
“I understand where you’re coming from …. except for, you know, the whole flying through the air part,” responded Clarkson, 41, at the time. “But hey, I’ll continue to hold it down on the ground for us while you keep the air safe. Teamwork has always been my thing.”
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In January 2020, Pink exclusively told We that sometimes the online comments get to her, but she chooses to focus on the positive aspects of her life.
“I try to limit my engagement with negativity because it is toxic and you can’t change anonymous people,” she said to Us. “I don’t even know if they’re real people half the time.”
