Barbra Streisand Faces Backlash for Controversial Comment on Melissa McCarthy's Weight Loss

Barbra Streisand Faces Backlash for Controversial Comment on Melissa McCarthy's Weight Loss

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2024-12-19T09:29:24+0800

Barbra Streisand stirred up controversy when she commented on Melissa McCarthy's weight loss on Instagram. Melissa's fans quickly came to her defense, urging Streisand to leave her alone. In a now-deleted comment, Streisand asked McCarthy if she had taken a specific medication for weight loss, sparking outrage among followers. Despite removing the comment, Streisand faced further criticism, with some likening her actions to "Facebook auntie antics." Streisand later explained that she simply wanted to pay McCarthy a compliment but forgot the public nature of social media. Despite some defending Streisand, many felt she deserved criticism for her remark.