Madonna Speaks Out Against Ageism and Misogyny After Uninvited Backlash for Her Grammy Performance Introduction

Madonna has taken to social media to express her frustration at the ageism and misogyny she has experienced after a close-up photo of her face went viral online.

The multi-award-winning singer was speaking out after a flurry of uninvited backlash for her introduction to Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ performance Sunday at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

In her latest Instagram post, Madonna lamented being “caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in,” adding that the world “refuses to celebrate women past the age of 45 and feels the need to punish her if she continues to be strong-willed, hard-working, and successful.”

Madonna had been introducing the performance of Smith and Petras, who became the world’s first openly transgender woman to perform at the event. She had called it a “history making moment,” adding that she was giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like them.

However, instead of focusing on her speech, many people chose to only talk about the close-up photos of her taken with a long lens camera, which she said would distort anyone’s face.

Madonna has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and gender equality for many years and has used her platform to speak out against ageism and misogyny. She has encouraged her fans to stand up for what they believe in and to never give up in the face of adversity.