Here’s a thought: how about don’t tell Gabrielle Union (or anyone for that matter) what they can and can’t wear. At 50 years young, the actress is copping backlash from internet trolls for doing the alleged unspeakable — wearing a bikini.
Sorry come again? We were across the legal age limits for drinking, learning to drive and even getting your first job. But the cut off for wearing a swimsuit? Sit down and be quiet.
“I might just wear a swimsuit in the casket,” the Bring It On actress joked on the Who What Wear with Hilary Kerr podcast.
Unfortunately in 2023, being a celebrity means you’re all but guaranteed to be torn apart by strangers on the internet, particularly when it comes to body shaming. The lucky few, like Selena Gomez, and now, Gabrielle, are able to see through the sheer absurdity and have a bit of fun with it.
“Somebody said, ‘you’re old enough to be somebody’s grandma, why are you still like wearing swimsuits?'” she recounted.
…Wait, grandmas or people in their 50s can’t wear swimsuits? Oh okay, got it. *Adds grandmas can’t wear basic swimming attire to the rule book*. Ugh, please.
Responding in the only way she knows how, Gabrielle said, “First of all, they’re not just swimsuits, they are thongs and you’re gonna see these cheeks until my ass literally falls off.” Ah-maz-ing.
Image credit: @gabrielleunion
Later haters, we’re expecting (and hoping) to see Gabrielle’s swimsuit content increase tenfold. In fact, why don’t we all join her?
Main image credit: @gabunion
What is your response to Gabrielle Union’s bikini backlash?
Wow she’s 50 !!!!! She looks fab.
Sure does, she can wear what she likes but in fact whe looks great.
I think she has an amazing body and she should wear bikini more often.
A great response, it’s good to try and keep your sense of humour when you get the negative comments
She looks amazing for her age!
50? She is hot! And so young and healthy!
She looks great! Good on her for standing up for herself!
She looks amazing but even if she didn’t, so what?
So true Lindylou
She looks amazing!
Nobody tells guys to stop wearing bathing suits or revealing clothing when they’re older or become a parent. It’s ridiculous
Yep, while men with their beer guts joke about having twins yet make scathing comments about women’s bodies past their supposed prime.
Exactly! The audacity
She’s gorgeous she can wear what she wants
Totally agree, I hope I’m looking half as good as her at 50!
I had no idea she was 50. OMG! She is still stunning and hasn’t changed/aged at all
lol me either!
She looks fabulous. There’s too many trolls nowadays and they should be ignored.
50 and fabulous!
That she is!
Great toned body
Why is there an expiry date on a woman wearing swimwear? Wear whatever you like ladies, it’s no one’s business but your own. And she looks amazing.
She looks fantastic!
How rude that comment was. I say, be confident in yourself and what you choose to wear
I would kill to look that good at 50.
She’s amazing! Yeh!
I bet it was a male who said that!
Her response is very ‘cheeky’. 😁 Gabrielle looks great.
She doesn’t look like a grandma lol
I love her humour!
I wear lots of swimsuits in warmer weather – love swimming – and I’m in my 50’s but definitely feel like I’m not ruled by a number : )
Good on you. This is how you should be. I didn’t know there is a rule book out there telling you not te enjoy life and be yourself.
Wow I’m going to be unpopular here! But I’d rather not see thongs (g-strings) on public beaches. I don’t care what age or what sex. If I’m at the beach I’d rather not see a hairy bum crack front and centre in my face. If it’s on her Instagram page (which is what it sounds like) then she can do what she wants, wear what she wants, at whatever age she wants. If someone doesn’t like it then scroll on by. But it’s a bit harder to avoid it in public.
Ummm what? She is amazing!! The person who wrote that insulting comment is crazy.
I think it is great on her.
Good on Her!!! Why do we take notice of what other people think.Value yourself and if you want an opinion you ask a trusted friend.
She shouldn’t take any notice, she should wear what she feels happy wearing.
If I could look like this in a swim suit I would wear one all day. !!