Staff Reports
Lady Gaga is slamming critics who spewed vitriol and hatred at her and transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for commemorating International Women’s Day together. The pop star took to Instagram to express her outrage at the backlash, vehemently denying that it was merely a “backlash” and instead labeling it as “hatred” and “violence.” Gaga refused to back down in the face of the animosity, declaring that the negativity they faced was not an example of “backlash,” but rather pure “hatred.”
Lady Gaga slams critics of her International Women’s Day celebration with Dylan Mulvaney: ‘Hatred is violence’ https://t.co/TPGM8xbukW
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 12, 2024
The spark that ignited this firestorm of controversy was a series of social media posts featuring Lady Gaga and Mulvaney celebrating International Women’s Day. Mulvaney’s caption on an Instagram post honoring the “Born This Way” singer stirred a frenzy of mixed reactions. While some praised the post, others denounced it as a disgrace, questioning the appropriateness of Mulvaney’s image being associated with a day dedicated to honoring women. The backlash spiraled into an onslaught of derogatory remarks, with some commenters even rejecting Mulvaney’s gender identity and dismissing the validity of celebrating International Women’s Day through a transgender lens.
This incendiary response to Lady Gaga and Mulvaney’s expression of support for International Women’s Day has laid bare the deep-seated prejudice and bigotry that still permeate society. Lady Gaga did not hold back in her scathing rebuke of the haters, fiercely defending Mulvaney and the entire transgender community. She underscored the ongoing struggle for transgender acceptance and called for unity in honoring women of all identities on International Women’s Day, fervently advocating for equality and respect for all gender identities.
In response to Lady Gaga’s impassioned message, Mulvaney expressed heartfelt appreciation and love for the singer. Lady Gaga’s unwavering dedication to advocating for the LGBT community has been a consistent theme throughout her career, and Mulvaney has also used their platform to raise awareness and visibility for transgender individuals. In the face of relentless hostility, both Lady Gaga and Mulvaney have stood firm in their commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality for all.
