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. She 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 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.