The internet seems to hate Bella Hadid right now. The supermodel sparked a ton of backlash after she posted an Instagram story that was deemed “racist”.
The controversial snapshot (pictured below) showed the supermodel at the airport with her leg up while facing a window viewing area. Bella was immediately accused of “kicking” the planes with Saudi and UAE flags on.
Not only did Bella and the Hadid family received a ton of angry messages, particularly from the Arab community, but fashion houses such as Dior and Versace were also not spared. The Hollywood star, who has mixed heritage – her mother is a Dutch-born American while her father is Palestinian-American, has since officially apologised.
She clarified that her intention was not to send a political or prejudiced message, adding that “this was an honest mistake”. While some showed sympathy for the New York-based star, others were less willing to forgive, insisting that because she’s a famous celebrity, she should have known better.
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This isn’t the first time Bella and her sister, Gigi, have been criticised for their comments about their Middle Eastern heritage and Muslim faith.
Source: Independent UK.
