Lady Gaga’s electrifying Super Bowl halftime show stole the spotlight on Monday, with many praising her rendition of “God Bless America.” Despite the positive feedback, some individuals were fixated on her belly rolls during the performance, deeming it a “pot belly” according to online critics.
Lady Gaga gave an unforgettable performance at Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show, but of course, there had to be trolls commenting on her “pot belly.” Eye roll, please. One troll even felt the need to point out her “flap.” Oh, the keyboard warriors, always ready to criticize.
Lady Gaga took the stage during the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show, as captured in a photo by Getty. Some viewers commented on social media about her stomach hanging over her belly shirt, with one bold statement “#TRUTH.” Surprisingly, the focus on her midsection was enough to divert attention away from her energetic performance.
The pop star has been very open about her previous battles with bulimia and anorexia, so her devoted fans, as well as others, quickly came to her defense on social media.
If Lady Gaga was criticized for having a bit of a belly during her Super Bowl performance, then what on earth does that say about my own body? ???? – lisa murison (@missmurison) February 6, 2017
Luckily, a lot of folks were impressed by Gaga’s amazing performance. She expressed her intention to uplift the audience, saying “We’re here to bring you joy.” And based on the many positive tweets from her fans after the show, it’s clear she succeeded in making them feel good. Despite the expected criticism from naysayers, Gaga responded on Tuesday with an incredibly empowering post about body positivity.
Lady Gaga has spoken out about the discussion surrounding her body, expressing pride in herself and encouraging others to be proud of their own bodies as well. She highlights the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to others’ standards in order to achieve success. Gaga expresses gratitude to her fans for their support and sends them love.