LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA: Madison Beer, the talented singer, and burgeoning Twitch streamer made headlines when she fearlessly confronted a body-shaming commenter on social media, setting an inspiring example for her fans. With a successful music career and three albums released since 2018, Beer has amassed a dedicated online following of over 18 million on TikTok and 37 million on Instagram.
Despite her immense popularity, Beer entered the world of live streaming on Twitch in June 2023, attracting a whole new audience to her channel. However, this transition came with its share of challenges, as she faced negative comments and body-shaming remarks from some of her viewers. Nonetheless, Beer's strong response ignited a viral moment, sparking a heated online debate about fan behavior and the impact of social media on public figures.
'I wouldn’t touch you with a ten-foot pole'
Madison Beer, like many celebrities, has faced her fair share of negative comments and scrutiny throughout her career. However, one particular body-shaming commenter crossed a line, prompting her to respond assertively. On TikTok, the commenter made unsolicited remarks about Madison's weight, suggesting she should do cardio to become skinny, as that is what men supposedly prefer.
“Hey Madison, I’ve noticed that your legs and arms are getting fatter,” the commenter wrote on TikTok. “Please do some cardio, because we men only like skinny girls. Your face is already perfect, but please, we love a thin-waisted girl.”
Beer fired back, defending herself, she boldly replied, "I wouldn’t touch you with a ten-foot pole if you paid me a million dollars," shutting down the body-shaming criticism.
The exchange did not end there, as the commenter took to his Instagram stories to address the situation. In a series of posts, he revealed his struggles with mental health problems. “Hey Madison, maybe you should know that I’m already depressed,” they wrote. “I am bipolar, and I’m extremely depressed and my biggest crush saying this to me has broke my heart.”
'It’s not all men, but it’s always a man'
Beer's response to the body-shaming incident garnered significant attention and praise from her fans and supporters. Many commended her for standing up to the negative commentary and promoting body positivity. As a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Madison's ability to confront such issues head-on and use her platform to advocate for self-acceptance and self-love resonates with her vast audience.
One user wrote, "It’s not all men, but it’s always a man." While another user wrote, "Don't paint us all with the same brush. Some of us were raised right." Another user commented, "Insufferable people." A fourth user wrote, "She should have been meaner."
"As a man, I can say this guy is not a man he’s a little boy seeking for a validation, attention and obviously his parents never taught him to be a gentleman and his dad definitely failed him, making his son into a true respectful man," another user said.